7,655-acre river park on the Spokane River just 6 miles from downtown Spokane with 16 water & electric RV sites at Nine Mile Recreation Area and extensive trail networks.
Riverside State Park is Washington's fourth-largest state park, stretching along both banks of the Spokane River in basalt canyon terrain just outside Spokane. The Nine Mile Recreation Area campground offers 16 water-and-electric hookup sites for RVs up to 40 feet with flush restrooms, showers, and a dump station. Over 55 miles of multi-use trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding thread through the basalt outcroppings and pine forests. The park is also home to the Bowl and Pitcher, a dramatic cluster of basalt formations with a suspension bridge.
Riverside State Park encompasses 10,000 acres along the Spokane and Little Spokane Rivers northwest of Spokane, protecting the most extensive river-canyon natural area remaining within a major urban metropolitan region in the Pacific Northwest. The Bowl and Pitcher area's dramatic basalt formations were created by ancient volcanic eruptions and sculpted by the same Ice Age floods that shaped the Channeled Scablands to the south, creating a river canyon of exceptional geological drama within city limits. The Little Spokane River Natural Area within the park is recognized as one of eastern Washington's finest birding locations, with the quiet river and surrounding wetlands supporting nesting ospreys, kingfishers, and seasonal concentrations of migrating waterfowl.
Sourced from first-hand visits, park ranger notes, and RV community reports. Updated when conditions change.
Bowl and Pitcher area sites (1–40) near the distinctive basalt formations and Spokane River are the most scenic and fill first. Equestrian sites are available in a dedicated loop for horse camping. Sites near the river are best for scenery; upper sites have more shade and privacy. A surprisingly wild feeling despite being within Spokane's city limits. The 9-mile trail system through the park is excellent for cycling.
| 📍 Nearest Town | Spokane, WA |
| ⛽ Gas Station | 5 mi |
| 🛒 Grocery Store | 5 mi |
| 🏪 Costco | 10 mi |
| ☕ Starbucks | 5 mi |
| 🏕️ Nearest State Park | 25 mi |
Stock up in Spokane, WA before heading out — services get limited near the campground.
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