If you enjoy the gothic style, you'll appreciate the mysterious aura of Caddo Lake. Spanish moss hangs from giant cypress trees, and as you row through the winding lake, you find alligators peeking from barely submerged tree roots.

Echo Lake is small but offers a sense of privacy. Old-growth trees and rocky outcrops surround it.

Lake Santeetlah is between the Great Smoky Mountains and Nantahala National Forest. The lake and surrounding areas provide a sanctuary for an impressive biodiverse collection of flora and fauna to thrive undisturbed. It is an ideal destination for nature lovers and wildlife photographers.

Within the 756,00-acre Sawtooth National Forest, Stanley Lake lies at the foot of the Sawtooth Mountains. The lake provides a fantastic view of the area's mountain peaks and pine tree forests.

Kentucky Lake is one of the largest artificial lakes in the eastern United States. It's a bustling vacation destination that attracts up to 17 million visitors yearly. Resorts, state parks, public access areas, camps, clubs, and wildlife preserves dot the shoreline.

The stunning natural landscape of Moosehead Lake is a haven for wildlife lovers. In the forested wilderness surrounding the lake, observers can spot moose, white-tailed deer, black bears, Ruffed Grouse, and the endangered Peregrine Falcon.

Redfish Lake is the largest lake in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. They named it for the bright red color of the sockeye salmon that was once abundant in it.

Wildlife lovers will have a swell time at Lake Texoma. The lake is a critical habitat for native fish species, especially the striped bass. Nearby are the Hagerman and Tishomingo National Wildlife refuges.

Some people call Lake Hartwell the Great Lake of the South. It is serene with a rustic beauty. The lake borders South Carolina and Georgia. Although well known, it is relatively quiet and is a perfect place for a personal retreat type of vacation.

The shallow Utah Lake is one of the largest freshwater lakes in the Western U.S. The Lake and its surroundings–the Utah Lake State Park and several waterfowl and bird preserves are critical wildlife sanctuaries. It is home to 18 species of fish, including the endangered June Sucker.