A rocky, tree-lined Boundary Waters shoreline in evening light, the far shore reflected in calm water

Ohio lake trips

Where to stay at 6 of Ohio’s biggest and most popular lakes. Each destination shows the lake’s water-quality grade, nearby state parks, and live lodging prices, so you book on water we’ve graded — not just the view.

Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, Cook County, Minnesota. Photo: LakeQuality — Original photograph

NRSeneca Lake

Noble County · -

NRLeesville Lake

Carroll County · 1,000 acres

NRCharles Mill Reservoir

Ashland County · 1,350 acres

NRPleasant Hill Reservoir

Richland County · 2,600 acres

NRClear Fork Reservoir

Morrow County · 1,024 acres

NRLake Vesuvius

Lawrence County · 143 acres

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Ohio Lakes

Every graded lake in Ohio, ranked A–F

The State of Ohio's Lakes

Ohio's cleanest and most-polluted lakes, ranked A–F

Lake Fishing Forecast

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Lakes near Columbus

Best-graded lakes within 50 miles of Columbus

Lakes near Cleveland

Best-graded lakes within 50 miles of Cleveland

Where to stay for a Ohio lake trip

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Top-rated places to stay near Ohio lakes

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