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Backbone Lake

Backbone Lake is a lake in Lewis, Washington.

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Backbone Lake: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Backbone Lake

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Backbone Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 46.68066, -121.60116. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Backbone Lake full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Backbone Lake yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Backbone Lake?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Backbone Lake?

    Nearby: Tatoosh Peak (viewpoint, 7 km), Stevens Peak (viewpoint, 12 km), Unicorn Peak (viewpoint, 13 km), West Unicorn Peak (viewpoint, 13 km), Unicorn Glacier (viewpoint, 14 km), Packwood Lake (lake, 14 km).