Hayden Lake Idaho Map

About Hayden Lake, Idaho

Hayden Lake is a locality in Kootenai County, Idaho, United States. It is a small community with a population of 834. The population density is 569.3 people per km². Hayden Lake is located at 47.7588°N, 116.7569°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 83835.

Hayden Lake rests in a basin of rolling hills, a sapphire jewel reflecting the vast Idaho sky. It lies 5.7 miles north of Coeur d'Alene, ID (from Coeur d'Alene, ID: bearing 11°T), and is situated 9.5 miles east-north-east of Post Falls. The water itself, a cool, clear invitation, laps gently against shores fringed with pines and firs, their needles catching the sunlight in a thousand tiny glints. In the distance, the landscape rises and falls, a soft, green undulation that hints at the wilder country beyond, where granite peaks might pierce the clouds. The air here carries the clean scent of evergreen and the faintest whisper of damp earth, a fragrance that settles deep in the lungs. Summer brings a vibrant energy, with boats leaving white wakes across the lake's surface, and the laughter of families echoing from hidden coves. As evening approaches, the light softens, painting the western sky in hues of rose and apricot, a quiet spectacle that stills the heart. The story of Hayden Lake is one of resourcefulness and a deep connection to the land. Once a territory traversed by indigenous peoples, its modern settlement began with aspirations of agriculture and timber. The fertile soil around its edges, though now more celebrated for its beauty, once supported farms that fed early settlers. Today, the economy of Hayden Lake is a blend of tourism drawn by its natural splendor and the steady hum of local businesses catering to its residents. It’s a place where the pace of life is measured by the changing seasons and the quiet satisfaction of a community that cherishes its serene surroundings. The nearby presence of Coeur d'Alene offers a larger urban center, but Hayden Lake retains its own distinct character, a place where the water remains the undeniable, magnetic center of it all.

About This Hayden Lake Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Hayden Lake, Idaho — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.758794, -116.756858. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Hayden Lake and Kootenai County.

Detailed location data for Hayden Lake includes the ZIP code (83835), telephone area code (208, 986), county seat of Kootenai County (Coeur d'Alene), and school district assignment (Coeur d'Alene School District 271). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Hayden Lake is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.