Recreation Region: Lower Kootenai River Region
Spruce Lake
Spruce Lake is a beautiful pristine sub-alpine 6-acre lake dominate on three sides by the rock walls of Ruby Mountain and Ridge. Fishing is reportedly good for cutthroat and brook trout. The Sub-alpine Fir and the Engelmann Spruce are the predominate trees around this lake. The lake lies in one of the Huckleberry picking corridors in Boundary County.
General Information
May to October (weather pending)
Gas-powered motorboats are prohibited.
Pets must be on a leash.
Getting There
Directions
Access #1:
- Travel north on US 95 from Bonners Ferry Ranger District Office for 33 miles
- Turn right on Copper Falls Road #2517
- Continue until you reach Road #2509
- Follow Road #2509 to the trailhead
Access #2:
- Travel north on US 95 from Bonners Ferry Ranger District Office
- Turn right on US 2 and continue 7 miles
- Turn left on Old Highway Loop Road
- Turn left onto Deer Creek Road #435
- Continue to Road #403
- Follow Road #403 to Road #2509
- Continue for 2 miles to trailhead
Facility and Amenity Information
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Recreation Opportunities
Hiking Info
This area is in the Huckleberry picking corridor in Boundary County, picking season is July-August.
Viewing Scenery
Fishing - Lake & Pond Info
Fish species commonly caught here are Cutthroat Trout and Brook Trout.
