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Long Lake

Spokane, Washington — Stevens County.

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4,862Surface acres
8Public access sites
3.7 miShoreline trails

Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 148502743).

Location & fast facts

Where Long Lake is in Washington

The red circle marks Long Lake.

Fast facts

About Long Lake

  • Counties: Stevens, Spokane, Lincoln
  • Nearest city: Spokane (about 1.3 mi from the lake)
  • Mapped as: Lake or pond (USGS National Hydrography Dataset)
  • Distance: about 2005 mi from Pensacola and 2083 mi from Panama City, straight-line (not driving distance)

Towns and counties: U.S. Census Bureau boundaries overlaid on the USGS lake outline (Washington: incorporated places touching the lake, otherwise the nearest one).

Fishing in Washington

Official WDFW pages. Rules and fees change; check before you go.

Good for & watch for

Good for

  • Boating. 8 public trailer launches listed (see access)
  • Swimming. 1 public beach or swim spot on the map (details)
  • Walking. 3.7 mi of trail near the shore (trails)
  • Camping. 20 campgrounds within 15 mi, 6 on the shore (list)

Watch for

  • Non-native/invasive species. Eurasian watermilfoil recorded. Clean, drain and dry your boat and gear.
  • Boat traffic. A public trailer launch means motorboats share the water; expect more traffic on summer weekends.
  • No lifeguard listed. None of our sources lists a staffed lifeguard. Swim at your own risk and watch children closely.
  • Cold water. Water stays cold well into late spring and turns cold again in fall. Wear a life jacket when paddling in the shoulder seasons.

Built only from the data on this page: official access lists, OpenStreetMap beaches and trails, campground listings, state and USGS invasive-species records. We don't rate crowds or water quality.

Lake map

Long Lake shoreline, boat launches & beaches

Nine Mile Campground (campground)Lake Spokane Campground (campground)South Shore Hike-In/Bike-In Campsite (campground)Muley Canyon Boat-In Campground (campground)North Shore Campsite (campground)Willow Bay Resort and Marina (campground)Boat ramp (Boat launch)1Boat ramp (Boat launch)2Boat ramp (Boat launch)3Boat ramp (Boat launch)4Boat ramp (Boat launch)5Boat ramp (Boat launch)6Nine Mile Boat Launch (Boat launch)7Riverside State Park Boat Launch (Boat launch)8Beach (unnamed on OpenStreetMap) (Beach)91 mileN

Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.

Boat launchBeachShoreline trail Campground
  1. 1Boat ramp
    Boat launch
  2. 2Boat ramp
    Boat launch
  3. 3Boat ramp
    Boat launch
  4. 4Boat ramp
    Boat launch
  5. 5Boat ramp
    Boat launch
  6. 6Boat ramp
    Boat launch
  7. 7Nine Mile Boat Launch
    Boat launch
  8. 8Riverside State Park Boat Launch
    Boat launch
  9. 9Beach (unnamed on OpenStreetMap)
    Beach

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 148502743), public domain. State outline: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Points: WDFW water access sites and OpenStreetMap boat ramps (ODbL). Dashed trails: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Not for navigation.

Shoreline trails

3.7 miTrail within 100 m of shore
About 10%Of the shoreline
NoLoops the whole lake
East and west shoresWhere

OpenStreetMap shows about 3.7 mi of public hiking and walking trail within about 100 m (330 ft) of the Long Lake shoreline, mostly along the east and west shores.

Trails along the shore

Trailheads & parking

The dashed brown line on the lake map shows these trails. We include paths, footways and marked trails that OpenStreetMap doesn't mark as private, and leave out roads, sidewalks and snowmobile corridors. Mapped trails can still cross private land or close for the season, and not every trail is mapped, so follow posted signs.

Trails: © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL). Map data as of Oct 9, 2026. Trail lengths count only the parts within about 100 m of the USGS NHD lake outline.

Campgrounds near Long Lake

We found 20 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of Long Lake, 7 of them within 5 miles. 6 are right on the shore. Distances are straight-line from the nearest point on the shoreline, so driving distance is longer.

14 more within 15 miles

All campgrounds & RV parks in Washington

Green tent icons on the lake map mark campgrounds near the shore, and the interactive map shows the closest 12. Amenities are listed only where a source records them; call or check the campground's website before you go, since seasons and rates change every year.

Campground data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026.

Conditions right now

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Live from the National Weather Service API for the lake's coordinates (47.8347, -117.6413). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Long Lake. No live water-temperature sensor is shown because we haven't found a public one for this lake.

Sun, moon & best fishing times

Sun & moon at Long Lake

Best fishing times

Major periodMinor periodDaylight

    Based on solunar theory, an estimate. Major periods (about 2 hours) center on when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot; minor periods (about 1 hour) center on moonrise and moonset. The 0–100 activity score rises during those periods and gets a boost near sunrise and sunset and around the new and full moon. Weather, water temperature and pressure often matter more. Sun and moon times are calculated in your browser from the lake's coordinates with standard astronomy formulas, shown in PT (America/Los_Angeles), and accurate to within a few minutes.

    Boat launches & access sites

    8 public access sites listed, 8 with a boat ramp or trailer launch.

    SiteTownOwnerTypeParkingFeeUsesMap
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating47.8341, -117.7608
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating47.8802, -117.6580
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating47.7971, -117.5425
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating47.8137, -117.6075
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating47.8285, -117.6473
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating47.7985, -117.5879
    Nine Mile Boat Launch——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating47.7939, -117.5673
    Riverside State Park Boat Launch——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating47.7887, -117.5322

    WDFW water access sites and OpenStreetMap boat ramps (ODbL)

    Fees, hours and rules change; confirm with the site owner before you go.

    Public beaches

    On OpenStreetMap: 1 beach or swimming spot on the shore of Long Lake not marked private, residents-only or members-only.

    BeachTypeAccessDirections
    Beach (unnamed on OpenStreetMap)Beach areaAccess not tagged; check posted rules; feeGet directions

    Beaches: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), within about 150 m (500 ft) of the lake outline. A mapped beach is not a guarantee that swimming is allowed, supervised or safe; some town beaches need a resident sticker even when the map doesn't say so. Check posted rules and water-quality advisories before you swim.

    Non-native/invasive species

    Reported on or near Long Lake

    Clean, Drain, Dry. Remove plants and mud, drain all water, and dry your boat, trailer and gear before moving to another water.

    USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database

    USGS records matched to this water by location (within about 150 m of the outline) or by the place name in the record. A record shows a sighting was reported; it doesn't prove the species is still there. As of Oct 10, 2026.

    Contact & official info

    Questions about Long Lake

    How big is Long Lake?

    Long Lake covers about 4,862 acres in Spokane, Washington (Stevens County).

    Is there a public boat launch on Long Lake?

    Yes. 8 public trailer launches are listed: Nine Mile Boat Launch, Riverside State Park Boat Launch and Boat ramp. Check posted fees and parking rules.

    Can you swim in Long Lake?

    OpenStreetMap shows 1 public beach or swimming spot on the shore. None of our sources lists a lifeguard, so swim at your own risk and follow posted rules.

    Are there campgrounds near Long Lake?

    Yes. We list 20 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles, 7 of them within 5 miles.

    What towns are on Long Lake?

    Long Lake touches Spokane in Stevens County, Spokane County and Lincoln County, Washington.

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