Hidden away in central Indiana, not terribly far from Indianapolis, is a gorgeous, crystal-clear, blue lake by the name of Geist Reservoir. It was "born" in 1943, though plans for it went back as far as 1913. Upon its completion, it was the second-largest reservoir in all of Indiana, and yet plenty of Hoosiers don't even know it exists. Those who do, however, understand that Geist Reservoir is one of the all-time best lakes in Indiana to hang out, kick back, and relax at. Check it out for yourself, and see what makes this stunningly blue lake one of our favorites.
Just one look at Geist Reservoir via an aerial view is enough to see just how beautiful the water is.
There are a handful of towns that can call Geist Reservoir their own, including northeastern Indy, Fishers, Fortville, Lawrence, and McCordsville. With more than 6.9 billion gallons of water stored here, it's become a mecca of sorts for outdoorsy folks.
Geist has a surface area of about 1,890 acres, and every single inch is worthy of admiration.
The water brings with it a menagerie of life - human and animal - and it's easily one of the most perfect places in central Indiana for some R&R.
Located at the southern end of the reservoir is the Geist Reservoir Dam.
Any overflow from the lake is redirected to Fall Creek, ensuring flooding is not an issue (and that nearby townspeople have a steady supply of water).
Interestingly, the water making up Geist Reservoir is fairly shallow, coming in at about ten feet deep in most places.
The Dam is an exception, with depths reaching up to 48 feet (though most of the time it's about 26 feet deep). This makes the reservoir nice for water sports, and it's a popular destination among the locals for exactly that.
Kill an entire day boating, tubing, fishing, or simply lounging beside the lake.
The homes built alongside the lake are stunningly beautiful, and somehow, they only add to the overall majesty of Geist Reservoir. It's the perfect blend of man-made beauty and natural beauty, and we adore it.
Sunrises here are great, but sunsets are where the real magic is.
Geist Reservoir is one of the best lakes in Indiana, hands down, and on some days you might even have it mostly to yourself (if you visit during the week especially).
Have you ever been to this favorite recreation destination? What are some of your other favorite lakes in Indiana? What do you like to do outside to relax? Let us know!
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