Outdoors
Lakes near Clovis
12 named lakes within 30 miles, nearest first, with a map and directions.
Lakes within 30 mi
12
Closest
4.2 mi
Gates Lake
Within 10 miles
3
Reservoirs
7
Worth the drive
Map
Map of 12 places loads as you scroll.
All lakes, nearest first
- 4.2miGates Lake
- 5.1miBig Dry Creek Reservoirreservoir
- 5.6miWoodward Lake
- 15.2miMillerton Lakereservoir
- 16.3miAvocado Lake
- 18.5miWillow Lake
- 19.4miWahtoke Lake
- 20.9miPine Flat Lakereservoir
- 22.9miHensley Lakereservoir
- 23.5miBlack Hawk Lakereservoir
- 24.1miKerckhoff Lakereservoir
- 27.6miRedinger Lakereservoir
Straight-line distance from the center of Clovis; 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 Clovis?
Gates Lake, about 4.2 miles from the center of Clovis.
How many lakes are near Clovis?
12 named lakes are within 30 miles, 3 of them within 10 miles.
Are the lakes near Clovis natural?
7 of the 12 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.