Outdoors
Lakes near Atlantic City
15 named lakes within 30 miles, nearest first, with a map and directions.
Lakes within 30 mi
15
Closest
7.6 mi
Atlantic City Reservoir
Within 10 miles
1
Reservoirs
11
Map
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All lakes, nearest first
- 7.6miAtlantic City Reservoirreservoir
- 17.3miPohatcong Lakereservoir
- 17.6miStephen Lakereservoir
- 18.4miLake Lenapereservoir
- 19.3miMaple Lakereservoir
- 21.2miMakepeace Lakereservoir
- 22.8miLake Nescochague
- 24.9miManahawkin Lake
- 25.4miClint Millpondreservoir
- 25.9miOswego Lake
- 26.4miHammonton Lake
- 27.3miHoliday Lakereservoir
- 28.3miLake Albertreservoir
- 28.9miCushman Lakereservoir
- 30miHospitality Lakereservoir
Straight-line distance from the center of Atlantic City; 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 Atlantic City?
Atlantic City Reservoir, about 7.6 miles from the center of Atlantic City.
How many lakes are near Atlantic City?
15 named lakes are within 30 miles, 1 of them within 10 miles.
Are the lakes near Atlantic City natural?
11 of the 15 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.