Reviews of Riverside State Park (Park)

Steve Johnson

Excellent hiking trails with lots of parking at the trail head. $10 for a single day use or only $30 for a yearly pass. I noticed that some trails are open for Bicyclists and Horses, although I don't use either, I like seeing mixed use opportunities. Highly recommend dropping by if you're in Spokane.

John Kelley

Soooo many trails. Hike, bike and horse ride. Camping in spots.

Justin Miller

It was nice and quiet there

Kate Neitz

Great for trail riding or walking about or walking your dog.

Celia Sogge

It was breathtaking to sit in my camp chair by the turn out and hear and watch the beautiful stream.

I.G. Meston

Beautifull! Great for hikes and activities year round. Lots of good calm swimming spots all along the trail. Nicely paved path with mid level grades making it a perfect place for longboarding ( skateboarding) and biking. This is actually one of the nicest spots for longboarding I have ever seen- and I grew up skating in San Diego! But be weary some of the cyclists are mean a rude. Even yelling at my kids. They seem a bit territorial like surf- nazis. Plenty of parking but discover pass is required and not available on site.

victoria smartt

Great, clean area. I wish they had a map of the smaller trails around though!

Kristin Ludwig

Natural beauty and peace.

Beth Alday

You can't possibly fit everything you want to see into one day at this trail. We came here with friends from out of town and also had our young children and had an excellent time.The trail has lots of side trails that you can go on and many lead down to the beach. We came in May 2019 and the rapids were moving at a quick pace. It was awesome being able to go down to the shore and have an incredible view. Our young children had a great time running and exploring. The trail at the top after you pass the suspension bridge was really wide. But prior to that it would be hard to have a stroller. We had our youngest in a pack. I would definitely like to go back here and see more of the trails.

M G

This is a beautiful area to bike or hike.

Ralph Mouth

Beautiful. Nice and quiet. Clean

Tim Dunn

Very nice area for outdoor activities

Kevin Goltz

A great day on the river with a large group for a clean up!

Jesse Corgatelli

Nice place to take in fresh air.

Cole Roth

We really enjoyed our stay. And we highly recommend it to anyone.

steven coulter

Easy in easy out with a 34 foot class A. I saw some 45 foot class A motorhomes about 16 spots good times

MasochistMouse

Didn't go to every part, but beautiful areas I did get to explore. :)

martin roop

So beautiful, any time of the year!

William Droskoski

Very beautiful park, very clean.

Brian Holle

Great quiet park on the Spokane River. It will fill up on summer weekend but it’s much quieter during the week. At Nine Mile Recreation Area, there’s a boat launch that’s pretty busy in the mornings and late afternoon. We were able to catch Rainbow Trout from a float tube just off the shore of the park.

william rauch

The wife and I love going for a walk here

Scott Odell

Available trail maps hard to follow, mostly flat hiking, 1 good vantage point on trail 25. Best photo light in mid to late afternoon.

angelina bucceri

Absolutely beautiful got a little lost but there were people on the trails that were extremely helpful and kind to help us on our way

NANCY HUNT

Love it. Had a few scheduling problems with surgery and the amount of time I had to stay. They helped me out every way they could. The camp ground hostess was the best I have every had. Nice peaceful park with Lee bank wayer.

George Blackn

One of the most beautiful parks and places to hike and do all kinds of Adventures for all ages

Rhiannon Leppert

Loved it! Beautiful trails and a great race location for the Wild Moose Chase!

Keith Thayer

Beautiful scenery. Nice hiking destination!

Lodai McSpadden

Great place to take the family to hike or camp.

sandra Billie

This is a beautiful drive along the river! Tons of places to pull off an go explore, fishing spots, hiking. A cool suspension bridge..that slightly swings! All very easy hikes. A discovery pass is required for $10 a day or $30 for the year! Great for biking, stroller friendly and running! Even calm areas to dip your toes in. You might even see some eagles!

Donna Fleming

Great park nice people and clean.

Brian Wilson

Wonderful state park lots of things to do

Wolf Cowart

So beautiful here! Amazing to think this is just a few minutes from downtown Spokane!

Pb Baer

Beautiful place. Camping, rv spots. Bathroom and shower facilities.

Mike Bly

Will miss 24h round & round mtb bike race. A great last year for the event.

Ashley Thompson

I have been going riding and hiking in this park since I was little and greatly appreciate that I see where the money for Discovery Passes go. There are new features, trails, and the upkeep/cleanup is spectacular for what it is. This is one of my favorite places to go when I need a few quiet moments to myself.

Jeff Patterson

My favorite local spot.

Merlin Magers

We have been to this park/trail twice. Both times we only walked down to the bridge, where you can go to the beach and water. Each time there were few people we encountered. The path is well paved from the parking lot down to the bridge. The path is steep where we started. Steep enough a person with bad knees might not do well.

Robert Mushinsky

Bowl and Pitcher area if possible, lake nice at nine mile.

Kristi Christensen

Pretty awesome place.

chris loper Life

Amazing for outdoor people me and my hound love the place.

Becky Richards

I love this park and all of the events that they put on here! The " Hoot Show" was fun! ❤

Christy Clayton

All the parks here in Spokane WA are above average. :D This park is no different.. What a view of Spokane's River.. Would suggest anyone to come experience it's wonderful sights ect ect . See you there :D } }}

Paul Hansen

This park is great for the outdoor adventurer. Hiking, biking, rafting, barbecues, picnics etc.

Amanda Draeger

It's the most beautiful serine outdoor area. Great for bike rides. Kayaking and more

Bob Ensminger

A busy weekend full of summer users. RV parking on lower level is extremely tight. Turn on gravel road is easy to miss. Internet is confusing for Riverside Nine Mile Park as there are several Riverside Park systems. Nice to park within 100 yards of the lake.

Mike Miller

This is a wonderful area along the Spokane river. Lot's of trails amongst the woods to explore with many places that provide access to the river.

Mitchell Frey

Nine Mile Unit: Great place to walk, easy, flat trails along the Spokane river.

Gina Dorothea

Not far enough from the city to get a deep and changing experience from nature, however the river all by itself empowers me with calmness. Always love to visit and soak in the sound and smell of nature.

wil minartz

Breath taking veiws awesome rocks to climb a real mans dream to explore.

dynasty fire

It is the best the sound is wonderful I recommend it to there best place ever

Dave Hollingshead

Can't ask for a better place to relax and meditate

Julio Pacheco

Excellent hiking time, close to downtown

Dustin Bowman

Was enjoying it un tell the parks wanna be cops started following us and mad us feel like we were doing something wrong.. Mother nature was beautiful. But being followed around and watched was unconfrateble...and we regularly attend at the parks

Michael Phillips

Great place to take the Family to explore. Good times.

Phillip Graham

We live in a great area. It is fun to float. But wear your life vest!

Kevin Mendez

Beautiful park and trails. Very lovely walk with the family and pets.

Nicholas Muto

Great for close to city mountain bike trips and hiking.

Michael Kopf

Great place to take the family for a hike. Or for a picnic

Hemanth modadugu

A beautiful trail and well crowded.

Baraa Alzouabi

Out standing beauty of nature. Calm and beautiful.

Shawna Hutchings

One of our favorite places to go hiking. There is very level ground for all fitness levels. You will also run into an occasional horseback rider and there are off trails for off-road vehicles. All in all a really wonderful place to spend the day.

Alex Hancock

There are a lot of different trails for all hikers. And you can beat the views for being so close to the city.

Angie Pitts

Nice and clean. Love this hike

Matt Moreno

Beautiful park, good trails, amazing scenery.

Natasha Brooks

It was nice other than the fish smell.

Robert

See the "Bowl & Picther". And yes, the suspension bridge.

Kimberly Atkinson

It was very peaceful and. Beautiful.

Maggie Brayton

10/10 would recommend for everyone. Absolutely beautiful, the scenery is amazing. The trails are for every skill level. Everything was clean. Absolutely no problems. A definite destination spot everyone visiting or living in Spokane needs to visit.

Alissa Main-Barich

So much space to roam! Miles of paved bike paths and nature trails. Benches along the way, some restrooms at the main trailheads. Beautiful views

christina Schultz

Near nature, near perfect.

Marcos Costa

Pretty place. Good to be close to nature.

Troy White/garden

Enjoyed the park, very clean, loads of wildlife trails are well groomed.

Valerie Holloway

Great place to walk the dogs

Kristy Waller

Fun place to hike. It is a Discovery Pass place or pay a fee for the day. There is a camp area and picnic area, bathrooms and water faucets.

Diana Morales

Nice trails for horsenack ridig. Clean camping area...very nice host

Randalls Rebels

Beautiful scenery, nice trails,only downfall is you have to have a discover pass to park anywhere.

kevin Seals

Nature, quiet, and just minutes from town.

Logan Wedemeyer

Beautiful! So many different trails to take and sights to see. You can spend hours here in the natural beauty.

gabe chiacchia

Amazing area. Beautiful geology.

Alan Unis

Right in my back yard! Love Spokane!

Felicity Miller

Beautiful hike with the dog, trail and bathroom were very clean

Robert Brown

Beautiful place to take a walk

Jim Gale

We had a great visit to this park and will return in the future.

Nathaniel Larsen

I was very excited to have gotten off work early today; I wanted to invite some friends along to explore the beautiful hiking trails for a few hours this afternoon. The driving directions weren't quite exact to the day use parking location, but the campground which was thankfully very close by. We had a blast with the swinging bridge, the small flowers beginning to bud, and the (mostly) flat trails we took. I am so enriched with nature's orchestra of life renewing this time of year--not really rainy today, either, and of course wonderfully kept paths make a HUGE difference for the journey. If you'd like to come check out Bowl and Pitcher area, tomorrow and Monday are free days (no Discover Pass required!) What an awesome beginning to Passover/Resurrection weekend!

Jessica Burkhardt

Beautiful scenery, great place to hide for a bit. Escape to the river for peace and quiet.

Jackie Mowery

Unsung jewel. The Bowl and Pitcher in spring is unbelievable. Great view from the suspension bridge.

Angi Frederick

Love hiking here on the 5 mile end with my family!

Jessie R

Well maintained, but the tent area is very small and ringed by the main road so has lots of traffic.

Matt Moureaux

Beautiful scenery and filled with what seems to be countless hiking trails. I'm always asking myself why I don't got there more often.

Peter Novochekhov

A wonderful place for walk or bike ride

Jason Brecto

Did Pine Bluff Deep Creek loop for a run and was beautiful and challenging. Awesome place to do a hike or run.

Autumn Mayfield

This is a gorgeous outdoor experience. There are many trails that are great for taking hikes or riding your bike. Not only that but there is a picnic area across the bridge and camping options too.

Danielle Forsyth

Gorgeous level trails with more difficult side trails and climbs. Need WA Discovery Pass or pay daily fee.

Trish :3

Beautiful quite forest right in the middle of the city! Couldn't ask for something better

Jacob Schmitt

Riverside State Park has lots of picnic tables for family outings, but the best part is the huge suspension bridge hanging over the rapids on the Spokane River, and the Bowl & Pitcher basalt formations just beyond. Hiking, biking, horseback riding, camping, floating/kayaking/rafting and more! A great spot to get into the great outdoors without leaving town. Tons of trails. Beautiful sights and of course the Spokane river and the swinging bridge.

Geophysics Lover

wish parking was a bit closer, but it was a nice walk. from the parking area, it's about 35 min walk down to the river. signage showing the path to the river would be great, but it was pretty

Victoria Neal

My first stop on our vacation. A wolf ran in the road when we arrived in the park. We hiked and enjoyed the day. I was very hot and thirsty and did not have a driver k. Go prepared. It was very dry.it was beautiful with a long wooden bridge and a bird watching site . We saw an osprey carrying a snake to it's nest. It was very fun overall.

Christopher Lancaster Parisi

Don't come here. Way too awesome of a place to be telling everyone about it. Really, a crumby park without anything beautiful. Not close to the river at all. Better to stay away, maybe go to the mall instead.

Matt Fontana

Cool place to camp

Don Stevenson

Nice family camping spot

Kevin Lewis

Plain and simple it is beautiful

David Phillips

Great park with nice boat launch and camping but watch out for sandbar.

Leanne Troop

Trails are well maintained, the suspension bridge is really quite fun. There are lots of trail options, some places to get your feet wet a but off the trail. Of note, 1) you need a Discovery Pass to stay in there park, yes there is a kiosk to buy day passes, 2) there is a camp ground and it looks really nice, 3) there are lots of trail options and we saw families, trail runners, hikers, dogs in leashes, and bikers on the trail, 4) there is no water to drink along the way. Get water filled up at the trail head by the parking lot. There is also a couple of picnic areas. There is some shade along the trails but it can get hot. We only saw one bench to rest at, otherwise it's rocks in the shade. Once you are above the stairs, the trail is smooth and wide enough for a stroller with big tires, like a jogging stroller.

Isak Garvin

We walked the trails in the area over the summer and enjoyed it very much. Camping is nearby, you can trailer your horses nearby as well. It's dog friendly, and when we were there everybody was respectful, picked up after their dogs, and most were on leashes. If you have a discovery pass entry is free. Lots of trails, and is nice for someone who is a novice hiker or not in great shape.

Sven Aaseby

I love the park! What i am against is the fact that the parks where set aside for all to enjoy and now only people with money that can afford a discovery pass can go? Thats not what they where set aside for... They where for every income bracket to enjoy its nature!!! Now thats injustice

Jan Hall

Camp hosts John and Nancy are Awesome, best hosts since I started camping with the horses at equestrian Park

Rebecca Purviance

Great place to ride, or walk. Especially new riders

Joseph Burch

This is a great place to visit. Very peaceful.

ric bryant

Nice place with lots of trails and ways to get away from the crowd. It does have leash laws in place for your fur friends. That is why I didn’t give it 5 stars. Yes I know, the leash laws are for everyone’s safety. It’s close to town, and if one part of the park is crowded, you go down the road a few miles and the crowds disappear.

Mike TwentyOne

Really cool place to go riding, trails everywhere, impossible to explore them all. Any thing from super easy flat paved to steep and techy really fun.

Larry Mace

Great place to hike, bike or just hang out, but does cost if not on free day otherwise $10 for a day pass or $30 for a yearly pass.

Christina Herrbach

It's so beautiful out here. What a gorgeous, peaceful place to be. Highly recommend visiting

Momma Bear

Riverside State Park has TWO campgrounds. Bowl & Pitcher and Nine Mile Falls. We've been to both and 9 Mile Falls is our favorite. Easy access to the water for swimming OR boating. The only dump station is at B&P. All 9 Mile Falls RV sites have electric & water - NO sewer. Only a FEW sites at B&P have water & electric. I don't know about their sewer hookups. B&P is in the forest with the river running through it. Fast moving river. Not good for swimming. 9 Mile Falls is grassy w/a few trees & the river is so calm it feels like a lake. There is a boat ramp and a corralled swimming area. VERY nice camping. Spacious public bathrooms & showers. 3 min shower per token, 2 tokens for $1.

Zachery Ogorek

Easy access and great location being along the Spokane river. Awesome for a quick hike or mountain biking session.

Krista Jenks

Good place to go hangout with family

Rick Cross

Great place for the kids to get out and play, burn off steam, enjoy hiking for miles . You should go!

Kitty storm2005

This was so lovely! I had a 10/10 experience. And even saw a rattle snake!

Mark Zandhuisen

Cool water and fantastic kayak adventure await you.

Alyse Honnold

if it wasnt for all the goose poop it would be a 5 star

Reid Allen

The park has a great trail system and is pretty accessable. It's someplace I'll take out of town visitors. You will need a discover pass for parking. They have machines for daily parking or the option to buy an annual pass.

Jacob Garcia

Excellent Off Road Park for all kinds of vehicles with plenty of trials for the whole family to enjoy. Rockcrawlers welcomed

Conny Orr

I love the walking trail there. I always feel safe.

Neill Mears

Love this place! Trail running, picnics, bike riding, great views!

Joe M. Brabeck

A beautiful place close to town with a variety of activities available. Hiking, biking, camping, canoeing on the Spokane River. Something for everyone who enjoys the outdoors.

Sludge Fart

My dads a vegetable and he loves sin City

Helen Smythe

Great park very clean beautiful setting

Laura Ionashku

I live in Walla Walla and this place is always worth the drive to Spokane. Hardly anyone there. You need a discover pass to park at the trail head campground but there's a turnout a half mile before where the view is gorgeous and it connects to the main trail so I never pay. Also worth noting. Don't get confused by the fact that there are two parks, one on each side. I always put in the one that has the suspension bridge and do my exploring on that side. The other side of the river I believe there's a park of some sort bit these are all from the campground side. There's lots of trails if you cross the bridge and explore and the trail on the same side of the campground goes downriver and is really pretty

Jay Mayfield

Always a big fan of parks! This place has too many homeless or questionable people around. Lots of trash in the water and in the park. Sad

Danyel Burns

A beautiful natural place to visit without leaving the city.

Nancy Trottier

Amazing and close to home clean to. At the end of the centennial trail...

David Stern

Great area to get out and explore

Joshua Cotes

Beautiful trails and scenery all around. I only took away a star because of the discover pass requirement everywhere. Used to be able to enjoy state land without spending a bunch of money.

Ernest Young Jr

Not a good place for fishing swimming or camping the charge us day pass and a over night the discover pass should cover all

Zach Bermingham

Riverside is one of THE most unique and coolest places within Spokane proper. There are some amazing scenic views and the trails are kept top notch. Find someone who knows the area or just go explore on your own. Guaranteed you won't be disappointed.

Ann Schroeder

My friend and I went kayaking here. Good location to put our kayaks in. The water was glassy, no other kayakers around. What an outing!

Sugar Shane

Hidden gem. Trails and the river make this place a delight. Camping to boot with new cabins added recently.

Thayer Brand

It's our backyard.

Enrique Soledad

Beautiful peaceful place

Kyle Ziemer

It's a good place to enjoy nature.

Rick Seely

Good walking trails with beautiful views.

Jack Lazalere

A little crowded for me but the Ranger is awesome and the whole staff does a great job.

Not your kitty Victoria SAVAGE

Great options for outdoor fun for the family...from hiking, bike riding, water fun, camping and even an ORV park you can pretty much find something fun for anyone.

Ira Dube

We always enjoy our camping experiences here in our "Blue Loft On Wheels" so many attractions near by and only a short drive to store for anything you need. Dish Tailgater is able to pull in satellite from most sites.

Laura Bensona

Riverside Park outside Spokane, WA is amazing! It runs for miles along the Spokane River and has an abundance of opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors. Whether hiking, biking, ORVing, horseback riding, enjoying a picnic or a book book, there are vast areas to explore. Be sure to pickup a Discover Pass and let the fun begin! We biked the Centennial trail from 7 mile and made this our destination. Trails are well maintained and it's a great place to sit back, rest, and take a break for as long as you want.

Kyeriann Gidley

Love hiking up and down the water fishing is very recommended

Gary Bennett

This place is beautiful. There is a nice campground. Some sites are next to the water, but if you want one by the water make your reservations early. Lots of hiking. This is one of our favorite places

Benjamin Jones

Great fishing and a very nice boat launch.

DRAL509

This was our second camping trip to Riverside State Park. Great place. Staff is really nice and accommodating. Everything was clean and well taken care of. We'll go back again. The only thing we didn't appreciate we're the day use people who didn't respect people's camp sites.

Landon Craig

Pretty cool place to hike, bike, run, bring your dog or do equestrian activities.

Ryan Peterson

Great place close to town for easy Adventures

Sean Haskell

Great hiking trails.

Aaron Brown

Absolutely breath taking beautiful place to visit

Feather River

Absolutely beautiful. Watch out for rocks though, broke my big toe hiking the trails. Make sure you have a pass. Camp monitor is real quick to give tickets.

Howard Greear

Great park with many trails. Gem around here in my opinion. Shame on the idiot dog owners that don't pick up their dogs feces though. They should be made to eat it for such disrespect.

D.L. Willoughby

Wildlife good people and great weather

Nicolas Burrows

So many trails to go on!!! It's a fun place to spend with friends

Jackie Haffner

Love the cross by the river. My husband proposed to me here, we also had wedding photos here.

kyle shircliff

Love this place