Freshwater beaches in America
We all want to spend our summer at the beach, but sometimes we’re just too landlocked for that. Looking for a way to fill your summer with fun and water sports without having to actually head to the coast? Take a look at these 11 lakeside beaches, all of which would make for a perfect day of beachin’ it.
Kings Beach
Lake Tahoe, California
You’re here for the sweeping views of the lake and mountains beyond. During the summer, you can paddleboard, kayak, shop, and eat at the local restaurants to your heart’s content.
White Lake Beach
Elizabethtown, North Carolina
For a serene, family-friendly hideaway just an hour from Wilmington, head to White Lake for beautiful water and pristine white sand. Swimming, fishing, water sports, and cottages for rental are all available.
Presque Isle State Park
Erie, Pennsylvania
Sandy beaches, marshlands, and plenty of birdwatching await you at Presque Isle State Park. As Pennsylvania’s only “seashore,” you can swim, sunbathe, and imagine the salt air.
Cedar Point Beach
Cedar Point, Ohio
The best part of Cedar Point Beach? Access to Cedar Point Amusement Park, which can pump you full of adrenaline while you look out at the blue waters. Any coaster fans in the house?
Grand Haven State Park
Grand Haven, Michigan
Chances are high that you’ve come to see the bright red, iconic lighthouse, but chances are higher that you’re staying to swim and soak up some seaside air.
Park Point Beach
Duluth, Minnesota
The sandbar at Park Point Beach stretches for miles and brings access to great sand dunes and panoramic views of the lake. Pack a picnic and stay a while; not many people in Minnesota get to spend a day at the beach.
Bear Lake State Park
Garden City, Utah
You don’t see water this blue in many other parts of the country, which is probably why they call Bear Lake “The Caribbean of the Rockies.” You’re surrounded by forest and mountains on all sides, so enjoy the turquoise waves.
Lake Havasu
Lake Havasu City, Arizona
There aren’t many beach towns in the Southwest, but Lake Havasu is ever-popular. You can jet ski, fish, beachcomb, and just about everything else that draws a summer crowd. It’s kind of like an oasis, right there in the desert, only it doesn’t fade when you reach it. It just charges you money.
Lake Chelan
Wenatchee, Washington
The Cascades are home to Lake Chelan, where some of the most beautiful, clear water you’ll ever see waits for you. Boating, swimming, and the typical water sports are always popping off during the summer, but the surrounding vineyards only make the experience better.
Acadia National Park
Mount Desert, Maine
Rugged shorelines and rocky beaches can also provide for a great beach day, especially if they provide views of the Atlantic Ocean like the ones at Mount Desert. Hiking fans are in the right place here, in one of the oldest national parks in the country.
Kohler-Andrae State Park
Sheboygan, Wisconsin
The shores of Lake Michigan have so many beach hideaways, but it’s in Sheboygan that you’ll find Kohler-Andrae State Park. Picturesque skies and lake views have made this place famous, but if you’re a fan of wandering around wetlands, you’ve got some tranquil ones right here onsite.
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