A suspension bridge over the Spokane River marks the entrance to this CCC-built campground inside Riverside State Park, and it sets the tone for what follows: a working state park with real infrastructure, situated in a river gorge that reads as distinctly separate from the city surrounding it. The campground splits into two distinct sections. Sites one through 18 run along the river, tend to be more spacious, and carry full utility hookups. The upper loop sites sit closer together, lack tree cover, and draw more day-use traffic. That distinction matters when booking.
Kimberly R. calls it "standard State Park facilities set near downtown Spokane in a beautiful river gorge," and that framing holds up across most reviews. Campers consistently note that the gorge setting muffles the sense of urban proximity, even though camping near Spokane rarely puts you this close to a city. The river is a short walk from most sites. Cell coverage is worth flagging: T-Mobile users report slower-than-expected speeds given the location.
Trails for hiking, biking, and equestrian use fan out from the campground along the Spokane River, with the Bowl and Pitcher rock formation accessible on foot. Anglers have river access, and the campground itself allows campfires. Amenities include flush toilets, warm showers, a dump station, and full hookups on the lower sites, with a 40-foot maximum length for RVs. One reviewer notes a sewage treatment plant roughly a mile upstream, which factors into decisions about river contact.
Reservations are strongly recommended. One camper arrived on a Monday and got the last available site. The lower river sites book quickly and run around $45 per night, while overall pricing ranges from $12 to $140 depending on site type and season. Shoulder seasons draw less crowding, and summer holiday weekends bring a noticeable ranger presence. Mosquitoes on the trails can be heavy in warmer months, though reports suggest the campground itself sees fewer. The Riverside State Park Equestrian Campground offers an alternative for those who want a different setup within the same park.
Description
Riverside State Park occupies 12,000 acres along the Spokane and Little Spokane rivers just north of Spokane. With nearly 200,000 feet of shoreline, Riverside is the home to Ponderosa pines, lakes, marshes and a wide variety of wildlife. Equestrians will find a horse-friendly campground, 25 miles of trails and an obstacle course with a 60-foot round pen.
Warning 3 Alerts are In Effect
There are 3 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
Warning 3 Alerts are In Effect
There are 3 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
Air Quality at this campground may currently be unhealthy for sensitive groups.
From mid-October - April 15, the water to the campsites will be shut off, and the dump station will be closed. Water in the Upper Loop restrooms and cabins will remain on. Please fill up your RV/trailer with water before you arrive at the park.
Beginning June 2026, construction will begin on two new cabins adjacent to the Spruce and Tamarack cabins. There may be construction activities and noise during your stay, with most activity occurring Monday through Thursday. This construction is scheduled to last through August.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsBowl and Pitcher Campground is located in Washington near Spokane
Directions
From I-90, Take the Maple Street exit 280 toward Walnut Street, turn left on Walnut Street and cross the Maple Street Bridge. Turn left on Northwest Blvd and travel about five miles. Turn left on Francis Avenue/Highway 291 and travel one mile. Turn left on Rifle Club Rd. Turn left on Aubrey L White Parkway and proceed two miles to the entrance. Driving Directions to Equestrian Area: From I-90 take exit 277B to Highway 2 west. In Airway Heights turn right (North) on Hayford Road. (Hayford will turn into Trails Road.) Travel approximately 10 miles. Turn left on Equestrian Lane. In .2 miles take your first right onto the gravel Equestrian Campground entrance road.
Address
4427 N Aubrey L White Parkway
Spokane, WA 99205
Coordinates
47.69833066 N
117.4945174 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 22 usersLast on 7/20/26
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 28 usersLast on 7/20/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 10 usersLast on 7/20/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 22 usersLast on 7/20/26
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 28 usersLast on 7/20/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 10 usersLast on 7/20/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 5 min from Spokane, WA
- 36 min from Coeur d'Alene, ID
- 1 hr 50 min from Lewiston, ID
- 2 hrs 39 min from Walla Walla, WA

















































