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Spy Lake

Spy Lake is a 44-acre remote water in the Siamese Ponds Wilderness, reached by a 3.2-mile hike from the Thirteenth Lake trailhead. Brook trout hold in its cool depths; primitive camping on the north shore draws overnight anglers and canoeists willing to carry gear.

§ Overview

Spy Lake has public access. Summits nearby include Mud Lake Mountain and Lost Lake Mountain.

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§ Nearby parking

7 parking areas

Closest parking lots within range, ranked by walking distance. Accessibility flags come from Google verified-data; surface and capacity from OpenStreetMap. Confirm hours and seasonal closures before you go.

§ Photos & Videos

Spy Lake.

From the people who’ve been here, plus what Google has on file.

§ Closest essentials

Nearest, each within 25 miles

Coffee
The PERKS of Speculator
9.8 mi away
Restaurant
Oxbow Inn
2.2 mi away
General store
The Hamilton Mercantile
10.7 mi away
Shelter
Hamilton Lake Stream #1 Lean-To
3.2 mi away
§ On the water & nearby

Marinas, beaches, bait shops, and food

Marinas & launches (0)

No proprietor marinas listed within 7 mi yet.

Public beaches (0)

No public beaches listed within 7 mi yet.

Bait & tackle (0)

No bait & tackle shops listed yet.

Food nearby (1)
§ At the water

Camping & access

Camping (66)
  • 66 designated campsites
Access (7)
  • 7 parking areas nearby
§ Nearby Points of Interest
Peaks (12)
Lakes & ponds (26)
Trails (40)
Lean-tos (4)
  • Hamilton Lake Stream #1 Lean-To3.2 mi
  • Mud Lake lean--to4.8 mi
  • Mud Lake Lean-To4.9 mi
  • T Lake Lean-To5.0 mi
Primitive campsites (66)
  • Spy Lake #20.3 mi
  • Spy Lake #30.4 mi
  • Spy Lake #10.7 mi
  • Big Bay #32.0 mi
  • Little Sand Point Campground2.2 mi
  • Little Sand2.2 mi
  • Big Bay #22.3 mi
  • Point Comfort Campground2.9 mi
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