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

Tennessee lake trips

Where to stay at 21 of Tennessee’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

DTennessee River Lake

Henry County · -

NRFrench Broad River Lake

DCumberland River Lake

Stewart County · -

CTennessee River Lake

Roane County · -

NRSale Creek Lake

Hamilton County · -

NRCaney Fork River Lake

DeKalb County · 18,220 acres

CTennessee River Lake

Rhea County · -

BPiney River Lake

Rhea County · -

NRWolftever Creek Lake

Hamilton County · -

CTennessee River Lake

Knox County · -

NRCandies Creek Lake

Bradley County · -

NRAllford Branch Lake

DTennessee River Lake

Marion County · -

NRSouth Fork Holston River Lake

Sullivan County · -

DReelfoot Lake-Reelfoot Creek Embayment

Obion County · -

NRBeech River Lake

Henderson County · 877 acres

CCalderwood Lake

Blount County · 570 acres

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Tennessee Lakes

Every graded lake in Tennessee, ranked A–F

The State of Tennessee's Lakes

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

Lake Fishing Forecast

Species activity outlook by water temperature and season

Where to stay for a Tennessee lake trip

Search cabins, resorts, and vacation rentals across Tennessee's top lake destinations — live availability and prices on one map.

Top-rated places to stay near Tennessee lakes

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