Town
Walking Tour
Explore the historic heart of Spirit Lake with a self-guided walking tour that puts you in control. Using a simple online map, you’ll see key points of interest marked throughout the town — just stroll to any location and tap to uncover its story.
Each stop includes a photo and short description that brings the past to life — from old storefronts and homes to long-forgotten landmarks. There’s no set route, no time limit — just the freedom to discover at your own pace.
Whether you’re a curious local or a first-time visitor, it’s the perfect way to experience Spirit Lake with fresh eyes and a deeper appreciation for the history around you.
Once you click this walking tour link, you will then have to click the down arrow, at the bottom of the sreen, to start the tour. Have fun!
Less than an hour drive from any of the nearby cities lies the picturesque logging town of Spirit Lake, Idaho. The historic and scenic downtown is nestled between State highway 41 and its beautiful namesake Spirit Lake. Besides being a wonderful place to live, Spirit Lake is the ideal locale for many outdoor and water sports activities.
Ample trailhead parking is available right downtown making a visit to the area merchants and restaurants a must after a day of hiking, biking, boating or touring our town.
Live Look at Spirit Lake
Check out the current view of Spirit Lake from the Sedlmayer’s Resort lakeside webcam.
Updated every 30 minutes, it’s a peaceful window into the water, weather, and natural beauty of Spirit Lake.
Brief History
Spirit Lake was formed in 1908 and started out as a timber town, producing many tens of thousands of board feet of lumber per day.
The town prosperred and became a popular destination. In 1939 a huge fire destroyed much of the mill and most of the stocks of lumber. Spirit Lake's timber era drew to a close.
Today the lumber industry is revived, with the Inland Empire Paper Company doing a splendid job of managing the surrounding forests. Tourism is now fast becoming a major industry for our little town, with many people coming from near and far to play on and around our beautiful lake.
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Spirit Lake
Idaho, 83869
(208) 428-1908
P.O. Box 772,
Spirit Lake,
ID 83869
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