Riverside State Park
Washington

Riverside State Park

Available Activities
  • Hiking
  • Camping
  • Swimming
  • Fishing
  • Boating
  • Bird Watching
  • Cycling
  • Paddling
  • Winter Sports
  • Metal Detecting
Verified by America’s State Parks Editorial Team – Updated February 2026

Spokane’s Urban Wilderness

Riverside is Washington’s second-largest state park at 14,000 acres—right at Spokane’s doorstep! Bowl and Pitcher rock formations, horseback trails, mountain biking.

Highlights

Feature Details
Bowl & Pitcher Iconic basalt formations
Trails 55+ miles multi-use
Off-road ORV trails available

What is Bowl and Pitcher?

Iconic rock formations! Ancient basalt pillars along the Spokane River—great for photos and scrambling.

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Last updated: February 20, 2026

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