Outdoors
Lakes near Orlando
30 named lakes within 30 miles, nearest first, with a map and directions.
Lakes within 30 mi
30
Closest
4.6 mi
Lake Weldona
Within 10 miles
11
Worth the drive
Map
Map of 30 places loads as you scroll.
All lakes, nearest first
- 4.6miLake Weldona
- 5.8miLake Eola
- 6.2miRed Lake
- 6.3miClear Lake
- 6.4miPark Lake
- 6.8miLake Dot
- 7miSunset Lake
- 7.8miLake Whippoorill
- 8.3miCay Lake
- 9miMallard Lake
- 9.1miLake Osceola
- 10.5miLake Calabay
- 11.6miLake Howell
- 12miLake Sherwood
- 12.4miEast Lake Tohopekaliga
- 12.6miLake Down
- 12.7miLake Lotta
- 12.7miFischer Lake
- 14miLake Bennet
- 15.4miBay Lake
- 15.4miLake Roberts
- 15.6miLake Center
- 16.8miLake Tilden
- 17.4miBlack Lake
- 17.6miLake Hancock
- 17.9miLake Hartley
- 18.7miLake Jesup
- 18.8miPanther Lake
- 19.2miAlligator Lake
- 19.5miLake Ingram
Straight-line distance from the center of Orlando; driving and trail distances are longer.
Before you go
Many reservoirs are drinking-water supplies with no swimming or body contact. Look for a designated swim beach.
Green, scummy or paint-like water can be a toxic blue-green algae bloom. Keep kids and dogs out and check the county advisory.
Boat launches often need a day pass or inspection for invasive mussels, and anglers 16 and older usually need a state fishing license.
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Questions
What is the closest lake to Orlando?
Lake Weldona, about 4.6 miles from the center of Orlando.
How many lakes are near Orlando?
30 named lakes are within 30 miles, 11 of them within 10 miles.
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