While our beaches here in the First State are world-famous, sometimes it's hard to get down to the coast on a hot day when you just need to cool off. However, if you head over to Lake Como in Delaware, you can splash, swim, and paddle in one of the state's only swimmable lakes.
For generations, families have been coming to beautiful Lake Como in Smyrna, DE.
Since many lakes in Delaware are not open for swimming, many often ask, "Can you swim in Lake Como?" Rest assured, it is one of the best lakes in Delaware and a great place to relax and swim in the summer sun.
The Lake and Recreation Area opens every year on Memorial Day weekend, and it's one of the only public swimming lakes in Delaware!
If you want to enjoy a relaxing holiday or other weekend getaway, this is the place!
The lake has a swimming area, beach, a paddleboat, playground, picnic tables, and pavilions.
There is also a boat launch area with rentals and it's also a popular fishing spot.
The beach area offers a pristine spot to lay out on sand and wade under lifeguard supervision.
Lake Como's swimming beach is open seven days a week through Labor Day.
If you are into real active recreational activities, you'll find that kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding...
... and even paddleboarding yoga is popular with lake visitors all summer long!
We just can't say enough about beautiful Lake Como!
It's a wonderful spot that has been a Smyrna and overall Delaware favorite for years.
Admission to the lake is free. Boaters are subject to a wake speed restriction and boating licenses must be obtained from the Smyrna Police Department on Glenwood Avenue between School Lane and New Street. This is one of those ultra-fun family experiences that nobody's going to forget any time soon! For more information, visit the Town of Smyrna website.
Have you ever been to Lake Como in Delaware? If so, what was your favorite part? Would you agree that it is one of the best Delaware lakes? We'd love to read about your experience in the comments section!
If you might want to camp in the area and you have your own RV, here are some great RV tips for your next adventure! If you are new to the RV game, you can learn about renting one by visiting RVShare.
After a long day of swimming, head to a restaurant way out in the Delaware countryside that has the best food you've tried in ages - Smyrna's signature Boondocks Restaurant & Package Store.
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