How to Get to Riverside!

It's not easily apparent how to get to Riverside State Park's front door. Roads from nearby Spokane can be confusing to first time visitors. Here's the secret to the easiest way to get to Bowl and Pitcher and to the park areas to the north, such as the Little Spokane River, the ORV area, Deep Creek, and Nine Mile Falls and beyond:

Address for the Bowl and Pitcher Campground

4427 N. Aubrey L. White Parkway in Spokane

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From Interstate 90, take the Maple Street Bridge exit, Exit 280. Go north across the Maple Street Bridge, and about one mile further north to the second signal light (Maxwell Street) after crossing the bridge. Turn left on Maxwell, and follow it as it winds westward and then northward as Pettit Drive to Downriver Golf Course and then into Riverside State Park just beyond. The Bowl and Pitcher is about two miles north of the park entrance along Aubrey L. White Parkway.

For park features to the north:
From Interstate 90, take the Maple Street Bridge exit, Exit 280. Go north across the Maple Street Bridge, and angle left at the fourth signal light about two miles beyond the bridge. This puts you on Northwest Boulevard. Follow the Boulevard, with beautiful views of the park below, until it becomes Assembly. Stay on the road another mile north until it ends at Francis/Nine Mile Road (Highway 291). Turn left onto Nine Mile Road, and go northward to the area of the park you want to reach.

To reach the campground, turn left on Rifle Club Road. Go through the residential area. Take a left at the river; follow the Aubrey L. White Parkway 2 miles.

From Nine Mile Road, the ORV area is to the left at Seven Mile. Spokane House and the Little Spokane River Natural Area are beyond Nine Mile Falls, a spectacular waterfall and dam at the site of the original Nine Mile Falls. The park headquarters is located across the dam on Charles Rd just after the town of Nine Mile Falls.

For Maps: Go to our maps page.

Arriving by air: Spokane International Airport (GEG) is a major facility, serving several large and small airlines. Many car rental companies are at the east end of the airport. Take the road eastward from the airport to get to I-90, then follow the directions above.

Arriving by rail: The Amtrak station is downtown. Funny thing is, the trains arrive and leave at 1 in the morning!