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Riverside
 Park Overview
Riverside Riverside State Park is a 10,000-acre camping park along the Spokane and Little Spokane rivers in Eastern Washington. The park supports a wide variety of recreational activities and is rich in history. Freshwater marshes, running rivers and beautiful countryside make up the terrain. The park also includes the Nine Mile Recreation Area, which is available for camping, picnicking, swimming, fishing and boating.

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 Park Hours
Riverside State Parks is open year round.

Summer: 6:30 to dusk.
Winter: 8 a.m. to dusk.

Camping:
Check-in time, 2:30 p.m.
Check-out time, 1 p.m.
Quiet hours: 10 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.

Nine Mile Recreation Area is open May 15 through Sept. 15.

The ORV area is open Fridays through Tuesdays, 8 a.m. - dusk through winter. The equestrian area will be open weekends only through November and then will close for the winter starting Dec. 1.
 Driving Directions

park location Located northwest of Spokane, Wash., on the Spokane and Little Spokane rivers in Spokane County.


To Riverside campground: From I-90 take exit 280 (Maple Street) go north across the Spokane River, turn left at the second stop light onto Maxwell. Follow Maxwell, which becomes Pettit Dr., then Downriver Dr. and then becomes N. Aubrey L. White Pkwy at the park entrance. Continue on for two miles downriver to the Bowl & Pitcher day-use area and campground.

To ORV park: From I-90 take exit 280 (Maple St.) go north across the Spokane River. Take a left on Northwest Blvd. Stay on this road until Francis Ave. (Hwy 291) take a left. When the road bends north, it becomes Nine Mile Rd. Take a left on Seven Mile Rd. and follow the signs to the ORV area (approximately two miles).

Riverside State Park headquarters: From I-90 take exit 280 (Maple St), travel north across the Spokane River. Take a left on Northwest Blvd. Stay on this road until Francis Ave. (Hwy 291) take a left. When the road bends north, it becomes Nine Mile Rd. travel for six miles. After going through the town of Nine Mile Falls, take a left at the dam (Charles Rd). The park headquarters is on the left across the dam.

Nine Mile Recreation Area: From I-90, take exit 280 (Maple St.), travel north across the Spokane River. Take a left on Northwest Blvd. Stay on this road until Francis Ave (Hwy 291), take a left. When the road bends north, it becomes Nine Mile Road. Travel for six miles. After going through the town of Nine Mile Falls, take a left at the dam (Charles Road). Continue west on Charles Road for 1.3 miles and turn right (across from the church) into the park entrance.

The park can be reached at riverside@parks.wa.gov.
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 Picnic Facilities
Riverside State Park: The park offers two kitchen shelters without electricity, plus 10 sheltered and 122 unsheltered picnic tables available first-come first served.

A kitchen shelter with electricity is reservable call (888)CAMPOUT or (888) 226-7688. This shelter is built of logs and provides a wood stove, sink and eight picnic tables, accommodating a maximum of 50 people.

Nine Mile Recreation Area: The park offers three reservable kitchen shelters with electricity. Two will accommodate 40 people; one will accommodate 20. To reserve call (888) CAMPOUT or (888) 226-7688.
 Activities
 Trails  Water Activities  Other
  • 1 mi. ADA Hiking Trails
  • 55 mi. Hiking Trails
  • 55 mi. Bike Trails
  • 25 mi. Horse Trails

 

 
  • All Terrain Vehicles Permitted
  • Bird Watching
  • 3 Fire Circles
  • Interpretive Activities
  • Mountain Biking
  • Museum
  • Rock Climbing
  • Wildlife Viewing

 
All-terrain vehicles are only permitted in off-road vehicle area.

The park provides a 600-acre off-road vehicle area for dirt bikes and snowmobiles and more than 37 miles for bike riding on the Centennial Trail, as well as other bike trails.

An equestrian area features several hundred acres with loop trails and the park offers 40 miles of linear trails for horseback riding.

 Boating Features
The park has two watercraft launces and 120 feet of dock. The Little Spokane River is restricted to kayaks, canoes and rafts. Innertubes are not allowed. The Spokane River is hazardous in places, and should not be run without local knowledge.

A daily watercraft launching permit for $7 and a trailer dumping permit for $5 is available at the park.
Annual launch permits may be purchased at State Parks Headquarters in Olympia, at region offices, online, and at parks when staff is available.



 Winter Recreation
  • Cross-country Skiing
  • Snowmobiling
  • Snowshoeing
  • Snow Play


 Featured Creatures
 Mammals  Birds  Fish & Sea Life
  • Badgers
  • Bears
  • Bobcats
  • Chipmunks
  • Coyotes
  • Deer or Elk
  • Foxes
  • Marmots
  • Marten
  • Minks
  • Moose
  • Muskrats
  • Otters
  • Rabbits
  • Raccoons
  • Skunks
  • Squirrels
  • Weasels

 
  • Crows or Ravens
  • Doves or Pigeons
  • Ducks
  • Eagles
  • Geese
  • Grouse
  • Hawks
  • Herons
  • Hummingbirds
  • Jays
  • Ospreys
  • Owls
  • Pheasants
  • Quail
  • Turkeys
  • Woodpeckers
  • Wrens

 
  • Bass
  • Bluegill
  • Bullhead
  • Catfish
  • Trout
 
 Environmental Features
 Physical Features  Plant Life  Special
  • Douglas Fir
  • Ponderosa Pine
  • Poplar
  • Poison Ivy
 The park contains a protected Indian petroglyphs area.


 History
The Civilian Conservation Corps developed the park from 1933 to 1936. The area was a major gathering site for Native American cultures in prehistoric times. The park contains the oldest log structure in Spokane County.

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This permit is required for use of watercraft launches and trailer dumps.

 

 

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Popular Park Features
Riverside features a 600-acre off-road vehicle riding area for dirt bikes and snowmobiles, as well as 37 miles of hiking along the Centennial Trail and many more miles on other trails. Horseback riding and bicycling are possible in the park, along with all manner of watersport activity. Interpretive programs invite exploration of the region's history. This is a large park with several natural areas abundant with wildlife.

Nine Mile Recreation Area features a boat ramp and two docks. Motorized boating, canoeing and kayaking are permitted on Lake Spokane.

Riverside scene

Interpretive Opportunities
The Spokane House Interpretive Center at Nine Mile Falls tells the history of the early fur trade in the area and its effects on the Native American population. The center is open Saturdays and Sundays 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Memorial Day through Labor Day. An interpretive trail in Riverside State Park features guide-posts and a self-guiding brochure connecting the Indian Painted Rocks area with the mouth of the Little Spokane River. A kiosk at the site of Seven Mile camp tells the story of the Civilian Conservation Corps and its role in building the park.

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