Posted in New Jersey
July 21, 2015
These 12 Gorgeous Lakes In New Jersey Are Demanding Your Attention
New Jersey has hundreds of beautiful lakes, all throughout the state. We’ve got big lakes, small lakes, natural and man-made, each as beautiful as the next. Some are for swimming, some are for boating, all are a great place to relax. Here are just a dozen of the most beautiful lakes in our incredibly scenic state.

This lake in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area gets its name from the legend that it was created in 1853 by a meteor strike.

This gorgeous lake on a West Orange golf course is made even more beautiful by the reflection of the sky.

On the site of historic Batsto Village, take in this lovely lake as part of a day trip.

An entire town in New Jersey is named after this beautiful lake!

The meadowlands are a great place to experience nature in North Jersey. They are a striking contrast to the skyscrapers in the distance.

This lake is the focal point of North Haledon's newest nature preserve.

This Warren County lakes sits within a gorgeous wildlife management area.

This photo-ready bridge would also be a great spot to take photos from.

What a breathtaking sunset over the bay!

The serene setting makes this lake a perfect place to relax.

This community pond probably isn't named "Swan Lake", but it could be!

The largest lake in Bass River State Forest, enjoy swimming, fishing and kayaking. You can even spend the night!
Can you name any unknown lakes on this list? If you can, share in the comments. If you can’t, make one up! What would you name these gorgeous lakes if it were up to you? Number 1 definitely looks like a “Reflection Lake” to me. These are only a handful of lakes in our scenic state, feel free to share your lake photos in the comments or on the Only In New Jersey Facebook Page!