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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.

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§ Closest essentials

Nearest, each within 25 miles

Coffee
The PERKS of Speculator
10.6 mi away
Restaurant
Oxbow Inn
2.9 mi away
General store
The Hamilton Mercantile
11.5 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 (48)
  • 48 designated campsites
Access (12)
  • 12 parking areas nearby
§ Nearby parking

12 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.

+4 more on the map above

§ Nearby Points of Interest
Peaks (12)
Lakes & ponds (19)
Trails (25)
Lean-tos (4)
  • Mud Lake lean--to4.8 mi
  • T Lake Lean-To5.0 mi
  • Mud Lake Lean-To4.9 mi
  • Hamilton Lake Stream #1 Lean-To3.2 mi
Primitive campsites (48)
  • 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
  • Poplar Point Campground2.5 mi
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