Outdoors
Lakes near Bozeman
6 named lakes within 30 miles, nearest first, with a map and directions.
Lakes within 30 mi
6
Closest
10.7 mi
Mystic Lake
Reservoirs
2
Map
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All lakes, nearest first
- 10.7miMystic Lakereservoir
- 14.1miHyalite Reservoirreservoir
- 16miFairy Lake
- 17.2miFrazier Lake
- 19.3miHeather Lake
- 29.5miHidden Lakes
Straight-line distance from the center of Bozeman; 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 Bozeman?
Mystic Lake, about 10.7 miles from the center of Bozeman.
How many lakes are near Bozeman?
6 named lakes are within 30 miles.
Are the lakes near Bozeman natural?
2 of the 6 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.