Safest Lakes to Swim Near Syracuse
New York
1 lakes within driving distance of Syracuse, New York pass our swim-safety screen — grade A/B water, low algae, and public access. 0 have direct bacteria (E. coli) testing on record. Filtered for grade A or B water quality, low algae (chlorophyll-a under 15 µg/L), and public access. Always check local advisories on the day you swim.
Lakes near Syracuse are sparser (1 graded lakes within reach), so the choices are limited. Owasco Lake Platform (A) is the standout.
Filtered for swimming, the nearby-lake list narrows further. swimming-specific signals — fish species, public access, depth profile, motor-boat congestion — interact with the LakeGrade rubric in different ways depending on the use case.
| # | Lake | County | Grade | Swim Safety | Distance | Clarity | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Owasco Lake Platform | Cayuga | A | Limited data | 22 mi | 11 ft | - |
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Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.