Outdoors
Lakes near Cedar Rapids
7 named lakes within 30 miles, nearest first, with a map and directions.
Lakes within 30 mi
7
Closest
1.9 mi
Cedar Lake
Within 10 miles
2
Reservoirs
2
Map
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All lakes, nearest first
- 1.9miCedar Lake
- 3.1miRobbins Lake
- 13.2miPleasant Creek Lake
- 13.4miLake Macbridereservoir
- 16.6miKent Park Lake
- 18.3miCoralville Lakereservoir
- 24.8miSand Lake
Straight-line distance from the center of Cedar Rapids; 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 Cedar Rapids?
Cedar Lake, about 1.9 miles from the center of Cedar Rapids.
How many lakes are near Cedar Rapids?
7 named lakes are within 30 miles, 2 of them within 10 miles.
Are the lakes near Cedar Rapids natural?
2 of the 7 are reservoirs made by dams; the rest are mapped as natural lakes. Swimming rules differ, so check each one.
Sources: Wikidata and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), checked 2026-11-08; photos from Wikimedia Commons under the licenses shown. Access, fees and conditions change; check before visiting.