The description of Elkhart Lake in USA Today's 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Lake notes that it is crystal clear and has a "gorgeous blue-green shade." It also mentions the hidden coves ...

Elkhart Lake has claimed the No. 2 spot in USA Today’s 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Lake in the U.S., beating out popular destinations such as Lake Havasu and Lake Michigan.

Elkhart Lake ranked No. 2 and Deland Park's north beach ranked No. 4 in respective categories in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. News Sports Packers Business Go 920!