I had not been to the park in a very long time. My friend goes everyday to walk his dog. He went to show me the park when we discovered a fire in the area and the road was closed. We went back a couple days later to find the fire was out. I took my friend's 2-mile walk with his dog and a lot of times he takes the dog home and goes back and walks another 4 miles. I found the area to be gorgeous with the Spokane river displaying a beautiful reflection early morning views. I had a fantastic time!! Can't wait to come back and trail walk again! read more

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This is a gorgeous park! It's well maintained. There are picnic tables, BBQ grills, campgrounds, restrooms and pet friendly. So many trails to walk your pet, ride your horse and cycling (traditional bikes and electric bikes). There's so much beauty here. You simply have to pay a visit and check it out. You'll be glad you did! =) read more

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Insanely beautiful park. There is so much to see here, and so many beautiful "secret" spots. The biodiversity is gorgeous and I loved walking on the trail. My partner and I walked about 8 miles, feeling completely immersed in the nature. We hadn't even planned to hike, but ended up doing it anyway because of how fun it was. There was a cool man-made structure, amongst other sights. This place is great for photographers. Of course, the magnum opus of the park appears to be the bridge, which allows you to stand over the beautiful blue water. I love that the park offers picnic benches to sit and enjoy the space. My only complaint would be that there should definitely be more trash cans in the populated areas. read more

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This hike is amazing! If you're looking to cool down and enjoy a short walk, this is the perfect choice. The open camping area is spacious with ample parking. The area is super clean (let's all help keep it that way), and the people are very friendly--everyone greeted us with a cheerful "good morning." Overall, it was a fantastic experience. Keep in mind there's a pass for $10 or a season pass for $30, which grants access to multiple trails. Make sure to do your research to get the most out of your visit. read more

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Win for our family, what a great adventure! From the get-go, the entrance is clean and inviting. The trees, boulders, and river are a massive greet. A smile to re-charge and prepare for the week. If you have a discover pass, bring it. There are pay stations available to purchase a day pass. During our hike, we finished at a 2.5 Mile loop. The adventures started with different inlets to the river. Then a journey across a floating bridge. Skipping rocks, finding lady bugs, and seeing different insects really sparked everyone's interest. There were numerous trails off the main path; and watching the adventures build pleasure and curiosity was worth the chance. We will seek more adventures into fall and spring! We will see you soon Bowl & Pitcher! read more

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You'll find some really nice hikes when you visit Riverside State Park, but the price you'll pay is enduring some fairly large crowds of people. Tip: Dogs are allowed here, but they should always be on leash Be sure to bring bags to pick up Fido's "presents" when he/she bestows them ;-)  If you're a really good citizen, you can even collect "presents" that are given by other people's dogs ;-) read more

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First time car camping at a camp site. Prior two days rest stops. I haven't camped outside since the military days in Germany...sleeping on snow, dig, or in a Bradley...10-14 days at a time. Only during this pandemic would we crash in a car. Very polite professional staff....VERY clean. Beautiful river within 50 yards with a bridge to walk over and picturesque. See my photos. Five stars. read more

Riverside State Park is a large state park that runs along the Spokane River west of Spokane. It maintains the natural beauty of the area while provide beautiful public land in a part of the state that is lacking in public land when compared to the western side of the state or most other parts of the western US. The grass lining the river is dry by July, screaming for water and knowing that a random spark would whoosh away the area in a mass of flames. Fortunately, we did not encounter any fire during out time in Spokane, but a local told us that many August days are so full of smoke from nearby fires that you have to stay inside. Coming from the western part of the state we were acutely aware that we were in a different climate. The part of the river that we explored had what appeared to be massive boulders on either side. They were too big for a river to push them down. It was almost as if they came from a different world, where water and boulders were simply bigger, with giants walking the earth and forces of nature capable of much more destruction. More realistically speaking, the boulders were probably pushed into position by glaciers, although it still seemed odd to see so many of the boulders standing upright. read more

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Nice chill spot for the whole family! Fantastic views of the Spokane river with great hiking trails definitely returning soon!

Wow, what a stunningly beautiful area. Walking over the bridge almost feels like walking the plank, though. This is a state park, so a Discover Pass is required to park your car unless it is one of their "free pass days." Once you've walked across the bridge, there are an abundance of trails to explore, too. This area is a must-see on a visit to the Spokane area. Warning: ticks come out in the spring; so even if you are staying on the paths, do a tick check. read more

Riverside State Park: Bowl and Pitcher area - Hiking Near Me - Spokane, Washington

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Stunning. This area is a true marvel situated so close to the city. Of course there are wild areas with as much natural beauty, and more secluded, but rarely will you find something with this much of each so dang close; a ten minute drive from the edge of Spokane proper. I suggest walking across the swinging bridge and veering right. From here, you can walk along 1/4 to 1/2 a mile and cut down to the water via one of a few side-trails. Continuing on a full 1/2 mile and going up a small hill, you'll hit a bathroom and the Centennial Trail, with magnificent views of the river below. It's a pretty popular area and tends to get crowded during peak times and seasons. It's also pretty heavily used by runners and dog lovers so the state of the trail can be less than ideal at times. On my last visit I found a discarded energy gel packet and more than a few dog poops. Pack it in, pack it out people! The road in here takes you right past the wastewater treatment facility. It's kind of a weird thing, but it's a great opportunity to talk with your kids about the sewer system, water and waste management. Seriously. Kids love talking about poop and pee. For example, did you know that 6,500 tons of "processed solids" from this facility are spread on Washington grain fields each year? The more you know! read more

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Really nice state park just outside of Spokane. The trails are well maintained some stunning views and really relaxing. You quickly forget that you are just outside of Spokane read more

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Loved this walk! Such a fun little trail, starting with a cool bridge. This was an excellent place for a family hike, and also dog friendly. Absolutely will be back to hike this again. read more

To have a park with hiking, biking, fishing, rafting, and so much more available to the Spokane community within minutes is really amazing. Sure you have to pay the $32 annual fee for using the state parks but this park alone is worth the cost. During the winter the park is still available for use. Many cross country ski while others make their own trails snowshoeing. read more

If you go past the campground there are some good trails that aren't too crowded. Good for dogs :) watch out for poops and clean them up too read more

Beautiful area with multiple hiking trails to venture out on. The trails are easy and go for miles. Pack a lunch and take a hike, lots of places along the river to stop for a picnic. Great area for a family outing. This is a really popular spot so go early Or on a drizzly day if you want to avoid the crowds. read more

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From being in middle school on the last day of school - to high school hikes with the best of them - to now taking my 4 year old in his ugly blue Crocs to this part of Spokane. It's such a fun place to thrive outside being right next to the city. The way you can hear the river and know the road is right over there is awesome. Also frisbee golf. That's. All. read more

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$10 to access for the day. If you choose to camp you don't have to pay for a day pass. This place is amazing. Suspension bridge, awesome trails overlooking spokane river. I enjoyed it very much with my dog - spent many of my hours here on the small beach near the river. read more

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One of my favorite - quick getaways. It's in a beautiful setting and whether it's with the mountain bike, running shoes, hiking shoes or my climbing shoes I can find a whole lot of fun and adventure just 10 minutes from downtown Spokane. If you haven't been you are missing out - there is a suspension bridge that goes over the Spokane river is cool and there are plenty of picnic tables if you just want to hang out. Plus they have a really nice overlook to take pictures from. read more

Beautiful hike or walk right in the heart of the city. Wonderful scenery! Need the discovery pass. Come early and bring a picnic. read more

Riverside State Park: Bowl and Pitcher area - Hiking Near Me - Spokane, Washington

Camping review only: the area is beautiful and the campground was quiet. There are not many spots, we barely squeaked in on a Thursday. I would have given it 5 stars, but 30$ for a basic tent site and coin operated showers seemed a bit much. We had spot 31, directly a crossed from the camp host and our fire ring was so full of ash, we couldn't use it. Firewood for sale. read more

One of my favorite places for family hiking. Such a beautiful place with many trails. It's places like this that really bring out the best in Washington state. read more

Beautiful! If you were up for a hike, picnic, or gnarly bicycle trail this is the place you want to be! The river sounds is an amazing retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city. read more

Good hiking place! Wish it were more acceptable for dogs to be off leash. But, there were some areas in the water without current so the dog could get a nice swim in. read more