Whether you're looking for a big lake, clean lake, clear lake or just a cool lake town to hang out in, our best lakes in the Blue Ridge Mountains guide help you find the right mountain lake for you! Using some criteria, we hand picked the best Blue Ridge Mountain Lakes for you. With so many Blue Ridge Mountain Lakes to choose from, how do you know the right one for you? Which one is perfect or your mountain lake vacation? Well, we've done a ton of research, and visited these lakes personally. Also found, tucked in the valleys, are pristine lakes in the mountains where you can soak (pun intended) in the outstanding views and enjoy the many water activities they include. The Blue Ridge Mountains are full of beautiful and scenic mountain ranges, hiking trails and waterfalls.