10 Washington Lakes That Feel Like a Vacation Without Leaving the State

My first recollection of going to a lake when I was a kid was Wallowa Lake near Joseph, Oregon.

10 Stunning Washington Lakes That Are Worth the Drive From The Tri-Cities

It was a fantastic trip for an eight-year-old, and I loved the paddle boats. I had such a fond memory of the trip that I decided to spend my honeymoon there too (many years later)

As you can see, I'm a fan!

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It got me thinking that there are tons of great lakes to visit right here in my home state of Washington.

I've been to a few of these, like Lake Chelan and Lake Washington, but some are new to me, and if you like a good road or camping trip, maybe one of the 10 lakes will be new to you.

Take a look at my top 10 list:

I think I spotlighted some great lakes on our list, but if I left one out, let me know in the comments below, and I'll add them to a future article.