ATTENTION: Liberty Lake Park on the Southeast end of the lake will go through a 2.3 million upgrade starting summer 2024, along with the road to the park. Improvements include 177 foot dock with designated fishing section, accessible non-motorized launch, paved parking area, new accessible restroom, and two new shade/picnic structures, improved hiking trails, and updated camping area. There will be intermittent closures of trails and the beach expected until the project wraps up in August. Future closures of sections of the park will happen as finalized. We will update the park info via new assessment once work is completed. For more info about the upgrades visit this link.
Liberty Lake (711 acres) for years has been a popular water-skiing lake due to it being a warm and flat-water lake. Sailing is also very popular on this lake due to the thermal winds that come off the hills from the south and winds from the Spokane valley from the desert. In the 1980’s Liberty Lake was the official site of a Hobie catamaran fleet. Many sailors in the area still remember the great regattas that took place on this lake. The lake at times is congested with powerboat traffic, cooler times of year not so much. To access the lake from I-90, take the Liberty Lake exit (296), east on E. Appleway to N. Molter Rd. From N. Molter Rd. you can either go to the North boat launch or to Liberty Lake Park/Campground). See detailed directions and site information below.
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| Public Boat Launch |
PUBLIC BOAT LAUNCH: The Lakes only boat launch (North Boat Launch) for powerboats has 20 parking spaces in its upper and lower parking lots, plus it has a dock, ADA restrooms, and large fishing platform. DO NOT STEP your mast in the upper parking lot due a power line crossing this upper parking lot. For non-motorized watercraft such as paddleboards and kayaks its much better to use Liberty Lake Park. Location: I-90, take the Liberty Lake exit (296), east on E. Appleway to N. Molter Rd. From N. Molter Rd. go straight ahead and take a left on 3rd Ave. & at the end of this street is the North Liberty Lake boat launch. Maps/Info: To view a map click on http://www.google.com/maps and type in Liberty Lake, WA. focus in on the middle of the north end of the lake in aerial view setting and you will be able to see the boat launch. To get more info about the launch go to http://www.spokanecounty.org/parks/prhome.htm
ACCESSIBILITY... Boat Launch
PARKING... Paved with (repaved in 2022), Level parking area, room for about 20 vehicles with trailers; PATHS/TRAILS... Accessible paved path to dock, fishing platform, and boat ramp; RESTROOMS/FACILITIES… One dual stall ADA compliant fully accessible; SENSORY... No sensory tactile markers for those with visual and other impairments. DOCKS/LAUNCHES/PLATFORMS… One boarding dock is accessible with ramp; One large accessible fishing platform; DIRECT WATER ACCESS… Only via boat ramp, no swim area (Liberty Lake Park has swim area); TRANSFER SYSTEMS... None; CAMPING... Camping, Running Water, etc. at Liberty Lake Park... we have not done an accessed assessment on the park but will do so; O.T.H.E.R… Oddities/Barriers: No drinking water at boat launch area; Terrain: Level to no more that 5% slopes, but boat launch has a 7% plus grade; H2O/Water: Lake water is clean but murky and can become a bit stagnant in late summer with significant alge build up; Lake shoreline is either filled with aquatic plants, lily pads, etc, or private sandy beaches other than at the Liberty Lake Park; Environmental Conditions… No issues; Resources: Food and gas available in the town of Liberty Lake.
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| Liberty Lake Public Park |
LIBERTY LAKE PARK/CAMPGRAOUND - This is one of the most popular parks in Spokane County for hiking, non-motorized boating, fishing, beach activities, etc. This park has been around in various forms for 60 years and has had various upgrades and land purchases that has increased the size of the park. It's heavily wooded, with a large beach, and camping for both RV's and tents. It has many accessible features so all can enjoy the park. Location: I-90, take the Liberty Lake exit (296), east on E. Appleway to N. Molter Rd. From N. Molter Rd. turn south/turn left onto E. Valleyway, east to Zephyr (S. 3707 Zephyr Rd.). List of Amenities @ Liberty Lake Park: 2983 acres, 200 parking spaces, play equipment, hiking trails, shelters, BBQ area and swimming. Restrooms are available. Additional Information - Camping is available from mid April to October 15th. Prime Season (mid June - Labor Day) fee per night’s stay. R.V.- $24 includes lake entrance/general park admission for first 4 people; additional persons $2 each, children 5 and under free. Tents - $18 includes lake entrance/general park admission for first 4 people; additional persons $2 each, children 5 and under free. Off Season (April 15 - mid June and Labor day - October 15) fee per night’s stay. R.V. - $20, Tents - $15. Sites are available on a first come, first serve basis. These fees may have changed since posted here; talk to the park for current sure rates. Maps/Info: To view a map click on http://www.google.com/maps and type in Liberty Lake, WA. focus in on the bottom right/Southeast end of the lake in aerial view setting and you will be able to see the park. To get more info about the Liberty Lake park go to http://www.spokanecounty.org/parks/prhome.htm
ACCESSIBILITY... Non-Motorized Boat Launch & Campground. Assessment will be done sometime in August 2024, once construction is finish... PARKING... ; PATHS/TRAILS... ; RESTROOMS/FACILITIES… ; SENSORY... ; DOCKS/LAUNCHES/PLATFORMS… ; DIRECT WATER ACCESS… ; TRANSFER SYSTEMS... ; CAMPING... ; O.T.H.E.R… Oddities/Barriers: ; Terrain: ; H2O/Water: Lake water is clean but murky and can become a bit stagnant in late summer with significant algae build up; Lake shoreline is either filled with aquatic plants, lily pads, etc, or private sandy beaches other than at the Liberty Lake Park; Environmental Conditions… No issues; Resources: Food and gas available in the town of Liberty Lake.
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