Best Lakes for Swimming Near Wisconsin Dells
Wisconsin
30 swimming lakes within driving distance of Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, ranked by water quality and swimming-specific filters. 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.
| # | Lake | County | Grade | Distance | Clarity | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Buckhorn Lake | Sauk | A | 7.1 mi | - | - |
| 2 | Jordan Lake | Adams | A | 10 mi | 45.9 ft | 92 ft |
| 3 | Jordan Lake | Adams | A | 10.1 mi | 55.8 ft | 92 ft |
| 4 | Parker Lake | Adams | A | 12.2 mi | 55.8 ft | 36 ft |
| 5 | Deep Lake | Adams | A | 12.3 mi | 50.9 ft | 49 ft |
| 6 | Crooked Lake | Adams | A | 12.7 mi | 29.5 ft | 56 ft |
| 7 | Goose Lake | Adams | A | 13.5 mi | 26.2 ft | 18 ft |
| 8 | Wolf Lake | Adams | A | 13.8 mi | 50.9 ft | 58 ft |
| 9 | Devils Lake | Sauk | A | 14.7 mi | 34.9 ft | 47 ft |
| 10 | Fenner Lake | Marquette | A | 18.5 mi | 37.7 ft | - |
| 11 | Patrick Lake | Adams | A | 18.7 mi | 16.4 ft | 21 ft |
| 12 | Swan Lake | Columbia | A | 20.6 mi | 15.6 ft | 82 ft |
| 13 | Dutch Hollow Lake | Sauk | A | 21 mi | 49.2 ft | 38 ft |
| 14 | Lake Montello | Marquette | A | 24.8 mi | 20.1 ft | 17 ft |
| 15 | Pleasant Lake | Waushara | A | 27 mi | 39.4 ft | 24 ft |
| 16 | Wood Lake | Marquette | A | 27.5 mi | 45.9 ft | 53 ft |
| 17 | White Lake | Marquette | A | 28.6 mi | 59.1 ft | 60 ft |
| 18 | Fawn Lake | Adams | A | 6.8 mi | 31.2 ft | - |
| 19 | Peppermill Lake | Adams | A | 12.7 mi | 26.2 ft | - |
| 20 | Silver Lake West Basin | Columbia | A | 15.7 mi | 30.3 ft | 42 ft |
| 21 | Mcginnis Lake | Adams | A | 16.2 mi | 19.7 ft | 28 ft |
| 22 | Lawrence Lake | Marquette | A | 20.8 mi | 22 ft | 14 ft |
| 23 | East Twin Lake | Marquette | A | 21.5 mi | 10.8 ft | 8 ft |
| 24 | Williams Lake | Marquette | A | 21.9 mi | 19.7 ft | - |
| 25 | White Mound Lake | Sauk | A | 24.4 mi | 16.4 ft | 16 ft |
| 26 | Big Roche A Cri Lake | Adams | A | 29.7 mi | 32.8 ft | 20 ft |
| 27 | Easton Lake | Adams | B | 14.7 mi | 26.2 ft | - |
| 28 | Silver Lake | Columbia | B | 15.8 mi | 29.5 ft | 42 ft |
| 29 | West Twin Lake | Marquette | B | 21.5 mi | 16.1 ft | 24 ft |
| 30 | Arkdale Lake | Adams | B | 28.4 mi | 14.8 ft | 10.5 ft |