Outdoors
Lakes near Palm Bay
13 named lakes within 30 miles, nearest first, with a map and directions.
Lakes within 30 mi
13
Closest
5.7 mi
Valkaria Lake
Within 10 miles
1
Map
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All lakes, nearest first
- 5.7miValkaria Lake
- 11.8miSawgrass Lake
- 12.2miLake Washington
- 12.4miLittle Sawgrass Lake
- 12.5miLake Hell 'n Blazes
- 15.1miGoodwin Lake
- 21.4miRock Lake
- 21.6miBlue Cypress Lake
- 22miLake Winder
- 23miBarnett Lake
- 23.4miLake Florence
- 24.9miLake Poinsett
- 29.9miLake Cara
Straight-line distance from the center of Palm Bay; 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 Palm Bay?
Valkaria Lake, about 5.7 miles from the center of Palm Bay.
How many lakes are near Palm Bay?
13 named lakes are within 30 miles, 1 of them within 10 miles.
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.