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Favorite Swimmable Mountain Lake?
Posted on 11/5/24 at 2:38 pm
Posted on 11/5/24 at 2:38 pm
Looking for suggestions for a Lake or River location that is not unbearably cold water but still offers dramatic scenery, good hiking and a decent town nearby. This would be for July.
We have done places like Tahoe, Placid and Glacier in the past, but the request for this year is a bit warmer water. Maybe a shallower lake or different region like southern Colorado? I suggested Lake Powell but was turned down in favor of more greenery.
We have done places like Tahoe, Placid and Glacier in the past, but the request for this year is a bit warmer water. Maybe a shallower lake or different region like southern Colorado? I suggested Lake Powell but was turned down in favor of more greenery.
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Posted on 11/5/24 at 2:45 pm to jsquardjj
Smith Mountain Lake in VA or something else in Appalachia
Posted on 11/5/24 at 2:48 pm to jsquardjj
I jumped off my wave runner on Lake Mead and swam around for a bit. It was in July and 115 degrees. The water felt amazing. Not a mountain lake but it kinda has the feel of it from the surroundings.
Posted on 11/5/24 at 3:35 pm to jsquardjj
The Black Hills of South Dakota has good hiking, good lakes, and good scenery. My kids enjoyed Sylvan Lake there.
This post was edited on 11/5/24 at 3:48 pm
Posted on 11/5/24 at 4:17 pm to jsquardjj
Bear Lake in Idaho/Utah
Posted on 11/5/24 at 6:18 pm to jsquardjj
Lake Glenville near Cashiers, NC.
Posted on 11/5/24 at 6:33 pm to jsquardjj
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This post was edited on 11/5/24 at 6:34 pm
Posted on 11/5/24 at 7:36 pm to SM6
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Smith Mountain Lake
I went there to fish in the mid 60's after it was dammed.
Posted on 11/6/24 at 8:53 am to jsquardjj
Maybe the Mountain/Lakes region of Alabama (NE AL in the Scottsboro and Guntersville area)?
Posted on 11/6/24 at 9:06 am to jsquardjj
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Placid
Love the northern NY lakes....but yeah they stay pretty chilly in the summer. I've spent time at Blue Mountain Lake, Raquette. and Saranac in the summers and a couple trips in February and ice fished (which really means just sitting around and drinking a lot of brown beverage).
Posted on 11/6/24 at 9:36 am to jsquardjj
I would say Goose lake New Mexico. It's at 11,700'. In june the water temp was 52 degrees in June. My wife dared me. So i took the plunge. Although very refreshing, I didnt swim long.
Posted on 11/6/24 at 9:51 am to jsquardjj
We like Lake Blue Ridge.
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We try to stay in the area once per year. Blue Ridge has some nice shops and restaurants. 45-minute drive to Amicalola State Park.
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We try to stay in the area once per year. Blue Ridge has some nice shops and restaurants. 45-minute drive to Amicalola State Park.
Posted on 11/6/24 at 11:14 am to jsquardjj
if the area recovers, Lake Lure in NC was a great spot for tubing, swimming, etc. Redfish Lake in Idaho is a great area.
Posted on 11/6/24 at 10:03 pm to specchaser
Flathead Lake Montana. Rent a house with a west facing pier for amazing sunsets. Water can be a little cool, but beautiful place.
Posted on 11/9/24 at 8:50 pm to jsquardjj
Jackson Lake in Grand Teton National Park. Our cabin (in the park) was right on the lake. Jumped in and went swimming twice, wasn't bad at all. July, three years ago. Lots of boating opportunities on the lake, too: motorboats, canoes, etc.
Posted on 11/9/24 at 9:19 pm to jsquardjj
Watauga Lake in Eastern Tennessee was awesome.
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