Free Lake Association Websites

Everything your lake association needs to communicate, organize, and thrive—completely free, forever.

Why Lakely.Net for Your Lake Association?

Lake associations face unique challenges: limited budgets, volunteer-run operations, and the need to communicate complex environmental information to diverse audiences. Traditional website builders aren't designed for your needs.

Lakely.Net solves this problem with a purpose-built platform specifically designed for lake associations. Our system provides a comprehensive set of pre-configured pages and sections that address every aspect of lake stewardship—from water quality monitoring to membership management, from aquatic invasive species prevention to community engagement.

100% Free Forever: No hidden fees, no premium tiers, no credit card required. Your lake association website is completely free, always.

What Makes Lakely.Net Different

Purpose-Built for Lake Associations

Unlike generic website builders, every page and section is designed specifically for lake stewardship. No more wondering what content to include—we've done the research for you.

Enable Only What You Need

Start simple with just a few pages, then enable more as your association grows. Each page can be turned on or off, and individual sections within pages can be shown or hidden.

Easy Content Management

Rich text editor with drag-and-drop images, no technical skills required. Update your content as easily as writing an email. Multiple board members can help manage content.

Guided Content Suggestions

Every section includes helpful descriptions and guidance on what to include. Never stare at a blank page wondering what to write—we provide the framework.

Comprehensive Page System

Your lake association website includes access to 80+ specialized pages organized into 18 categories, covering every aspect of lake stewardship:

Home & Overview

Welcome message, lake status, upcoming events, contact information

Association & Governance

Board leadership, committees, bylaws, strategic plans, meeting minutes

Membership & Community

Join/renew, member benefits, community directory, recognition programs

Events & Volunteering

Calendar, volunteer opportunities, cleanups, workshops, youth programs

Recreation & Safety

Boating rules, public access, swim beaches, winter safety, emergency response

Lake Health & Monitoring

Water quality, algal blooms, biological monitoring, fisheries, wildlife counts

Aquatic Invasive Species

AIS status, prevention, monitoring, management plans, reporting, education

Shoreline & Watershed

Restoration, erosion control, septic systems, stormwater, wetlands protection

Projects & Assets

Active projects, completed work, infrastructure operations, asset registry

Policy & Advocacy

Policy positions, local ordinances, permitting guides, legislative tracking

Data & Transparency

State of the lake reports, scorecards, incident logs, data standards

Communications & Media

Newsroom, alerts, newsletter archive, brand guidelines, social media policy

Education & Resources

Homeowner guides, boater education, school resources, field identification

History & Culture

Tribal history, heritage sites, historical uses, dark sky stewardship

Climate Resilience

Climate trends, flood/drought planning, nature-based solutions

Donations & Sponsorship

Donate page, sponsorship opportunities, grants, donor recognition

Partners & Collaboration

Government agencies, tribal nations, universities, local businesses

Contact & Services

Contact information, problem reporting, speaker requests, accessibility

Start Simple, Grow Over Time: You don't need to use all pages at once. Enable just the pages your association needs now, and add more as you grow.
Need Project Pages Too? Lake associations also get free project pages for documenting and funding specific stewardship initiatives. Learn about Free Project Pages →

How It Works

1
Request to Join

Submit a request to join Lakely.Net as a lake association. We'll verify your organization and set up your account.

2
Choose Your Pages

Browse the available pages and enable the ones that fit your association's needs. You can always add more later.

3
Add Your Content

Use our easy editor to add your association's information. Each section provides guidance on what to include.

4
Go Live

Your website is live immediately. Share your URL with members and the community. Update anytime.

Ready to Get Started?

Join hundreds of lake associations already using Lakely.Net to communicate with their communities and advance their stewardship missions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! Lake associations get completely free websites on Lakely.Net with no hidden fees, no premium tiers, and no credit card required. Our mission is to support lake stewardship, and we believe every lake association should have access to professional web tools regardless of budget.

No technical skills required! Our editor works like a word processor—if you can write an email, you can manage your website. Drag and drop images, format text with simple buttons, and see exactly how your content will look before publishing.

Yes! You can invite multiple board members and volunteers to help manage your website. Assign different permission levels to control who can edit content, manage pages, or handle administrative tasks.

You can use Lakely.Net alongside your existing website, or migrate your content to Lakely.Net. Many associations find our purpose-built system easier to maintain than generic website builders, and the comprehensive page structure helps ensure you're not missing important content areas.

Click the "Request to Join" button above to submit your lake association information. We'll verify your organization and set up your account, typically within 1-2 business days. Once approved, you can immediately start building your website.