Summer might be on its way out, but as Hoosiers gear up for what looks to be a humid, sticky August, the search for amazing swimming spots is on. While we’ve shown you some amazing lakes throughout the summer, we wanted to let you know about a few swimming spots that have some of the clearest water in the state. These lakes and rivers will help you cool down as summer heats up.
- The Tippecanoe River
Jimmy Emerson, DVM/Flickr Starting in Noble County, Indiana, this stunning river has some of the clearest water you’ll find in the state.
- Patoka Lake
Patoka Lake/Facebook Found in Birdseye, this popular lake is known for its clear and clean water. This beauty is one you have to see in person to fully appreciate.
- Lake James
Brian Wolfe/Flikcr This charming lake found inside of Pokagon State Park is one of the clearest around. Enjoy it before fall creeps up on you!
- Lake Monroe
nessie grace/flickr Have you ever seen a more stunning lake? Lake Monroe near Bloomington is another top choice for pristine lakes.
- Lake Michigan
Tom Gill/Flickr It’s hard to get clearer than this! Lake Michigan in Porter County is perfect in many ways, and the water itself is pretty clear!
- Hidden Paradise Quarry
Jason Irwin/Youtube This amazing swimming spot is simply too beautiful for words and clear as the sky is blue. You’ll find it in St. Paul, Indiana.
- Morse Beach
Maggie M./Foursquare Morse Park and Beach offers visitors a fantastic and clear swimming spot to cool down in. Find it by Noblesville, Indiana.
- Deam Lake
Deam Lake/Facebook You’ll find Deam Lake inside of Deam Lake State Recreation Area in Borden, Indiana. Clear, gorgeous water awaits you!
- Barbee Lakes
Jovonna Endicott/YouTube Located in Warsaw, the chain of Barbee Lakes are pretty, clear, and tons of fun.
Visit these amazingly clear swimming spots before summer disappears! For more great lakes in Indiana, check out this ultimate list.
Jimmy Emerson, DVM/Flickr
Starting in Noble County, Indiana, this stunning river has some of the clearest water you’ll find in the state.
Patoka Lake/Facebook
Found in Birdseye, this popular lake is known for its clear and clean water. This beauty is one you have to see in person to fully appreciate.
Brian Wolfe/Flikcr
This charming lake found inside of Pokagon State Park is one of the clearest around. Enjoy it before fall creeps up on you!
nessie grace/flickr
Have you ever seen a more stunning lake? Lake Monroe near Bloomington is another top choice for pristine lakes.
Tom Gill/Flickr
It’s hard to get clearer than this! Lake Michigan in Porter County is perfect in many ways, and the water itself is pretty clear!
Jason Irwin/Youtube
This amazing swimming spot is simply too beautiful for words and clear as the sky is blue. You’ll find it in St. Paul, Indiana.
Maggie M./Foursquare
Morse Park and Beach offers visitors a fantastic and clear swimming spot to cool down in. Find it by Noblesville, Indiana.
Deam Lake/Facebook
You’ll find Deam Lake inside of Deam Lake State Recreation Area in Borden, Indiana. Clear, gorgeous water awaits you!
Jovonna Endicott/YouTube
Located in Warsaw, the chain of Barbee Lakes are pretty, clear, and tons of fun.
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