Recreation area

Spider Lake Trailhead

Washington — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

Provides access to: Spider Lake Loop Trail #879 Enter trail from either the North or South end of lake. Note: The trail and lake might not be signed, look for Spider Lake below the Forest Road 23 on the east side of the road.

Getting there

From Shelton, WA travel 7 miles north on Highway 101. Turn west on the Valley Road and drive about 5.5 miles to the junction with Forest Road 23. Turn right and proceed for 10 miles on Forest Road 23 to the junction of Forest Road 2353. Veer left and continue on Forest Road 23 (end of pavement) another 8 miles to the Spider Lake Trailhead.

Activities

  • HIKING

Nearby federal campgrounds

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.