Knoxville, TN · population 198,722

Lakes and swimming beaches near Knoxville

Knoxville sits within reach of 5 lakes in this guide. The closest is Tellico Lake, about 22 miles out. Every page carries the water level where an agency publishes one, the current weather and the access points.

 Lakes near Knoxville (5)

Water near Knoxville

Lakes and swimming spots within reach.

Closest lakes to Knoxville

Ordered by distance from the city center.

Tellico Lake

Tennessee · Monroe County

Tellico Lake

Tellico Lake covers about 15,560 acres in Tennessee. You will find it in Monroe County. Tennessee Valley Authority manages it.

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Douglas Lake

Tennessee · Jefferson County

Douglas Lake

Douglas Lake is a reservoir of some 28,417 acres on the French Broad River, in Tennessee. The lake is in Jefferson County. TVA…

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Norris Lake

Tennessee · Union County

Norris Lake

Norris Lake is a 33,840-acre reservoir on the Clinch River in Tennessee. You will find it in Union County. Tennessee Valley…

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Cherokee Lake

Tennessee · United States

Cherokee Lake

Cherokee Lake is a reservoir of some 28,780 acres on the Holston River, in Tennessee. Tennessee Valley Authority / TWRA manages…

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Fontana Lake

North Carolina · Swain County

Fontana Lake

Fontana Lake is a reservoir of some 10,230 acres on the Little Tennessee River, in North Carolina. You will find it in Swain…

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