Outdoors
Lakes near Rochester
8 named lakes within 30 miles, nearest first, with a map and directions.
Lakes within 30 mi
8
Closest
2.2 mi
Cobbs Hill Reservoir
Within 10 miles
3
Reservoirs
3
Worth the drive
Map
Map of 8 places loads as you scroll.
All lakes, nearest first
- 2.2miCobbs Hill Reservoirreservoir
- 5.9miDurand Lake
- 5.9miEastman Lake
- 17.7miFairport Reservoirsreservoir
- 26.1miLeRoy Reservoirreservoir
- 26.6miConesus Lake
- 28.5miHoneoye Lake
- 29.8miHemlock Lake
Straight-line distance from the center of Rochester; 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 Rochester?
Cobbs Hill Reservoir, about 2.2 miles from the center of Rochester.
How many lakes are near Rochester?
8 named lakes are within 30 miles, 3 of them within 10 miles.
Are the lakes near Rochester natural?
3 of the 8 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.