Mount Spokane State Park
Notice: Burn Ban - Level 1 — details
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- $10 per dayAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- parks.wa.gov(509) 238-4258
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 2
Fire restriction Burn Ban - Level 1Fires allowed in all designated fire pits and grills. Propane and gas grills allowed.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Alert NotificationThe Summit Rd is closed for the winter season to vehicle traffic. It will remain closed until Summer 2027.
Posted by the park 2026-10-02. Official alert
Overview
Covering about 13,078 acres, Mount Spokane State Park lies in Spokane County, about 14 miles northwest of Rathdrum.
The park supports horseback riding, mountain biking, biking, wildlife watching, and hiking. The official site lists about 100 miles of trails. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites). The park says there are no showers.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other — Summer | Daily | 6:30 a.m. – sunset | Jul 1 – Oct 15 |
| Other — Winter | Daily | 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. | — |
| Other — Winter recreation | Daily | 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. | Dec 1 – Mar 31 |
Official wording
Summer: 6:30 a.m. - Dusk - Summit Road open July 1-Oct. 15, weather permitting
Winter: 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Winter recreation: In the winter season, the park features nearly 37 miles of professionally groomed Nordic ski trails through widely varying terrain for both classic and skate skiing. The Selkirk Lodge provides restrooms, water, tables and a wood stove. Open daily from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Dec. 1 through March 31. Within the Nordic trail system, take a break to warm up in the Nova Hut or Tripp’s Knob Warming Shelter, each offers seating and a wood stove. Sixteen miles of groomed trails are available for snowmobiling and other types of non-motorized use. Stop to get warm at Smith Gap or the historic Civilian Conservation Corp cabin before enjoying the snowmobile play areas. Non-groomed trails are perfect for snowshoeing and fat-tire biking. Visit the Mount Spokane Sno-Park webpage for additional information.
Winter Schedule: Learn about seasonal closures and operational changes during the off-season on the Winter Schedule page.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Los Angeles).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Discover pass: Annual Pass | $45 · year |
| One-day Pass | $10 |
| Overnight Unattended Vehicle Fee | $10 |
Official wording
Discover pass: • Annual Pass: $45 • One-day Pass: $10 • Entrance fees: Varies • Overnight Unattended Vehicle Fee: $10 per night
Washington park passes
- Discover Pass (annual) — $45. Day-use vehicle access to state parks (and DNR/WDFW lands) Details
- Discover Pass (one-day) — $10. Day-use vehicle access for one day Details
From the Washington state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- Camis (washington.goingtocamp.com)
- Phone
- (888) 226-7688
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed
Dogs Allowed on Leash • Dogs Allowed on Leash
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
Camping
Bald Knob campground is open July 1 through Sept. 15 with eight reservable, standard sites. There's a restroom with running water but no showers.
For a unique and memorable overnight adventure, spend the night in the Quartz Mountain Fire Lookout that sits atop the rocky summit of Quartz Mountain. Available for rent from June 15 through Oct. 1. For more information on the lookout, visit the Quartz Mountain Fire Lookout webpage.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
- Mount Spokane Quartz Mountain Fire Lookouthttps://parks.wa.gov/find-parks/state-parks/mount-spokane-state-park/mount-spokane-quartz-mountain-fire-lookout
Rentals: Mount Spokane Quartz Mountain Fire Lookout
Things to do
BikingWildlife viewing and birdingCampingHikingHorseback ridingMountain bikingPicnicking
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Drinking water
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Showers: not available (stated by the park)
Camping
- Tent camping
Recreation
- Horse trails
Accessibility
- Accessible restrooms
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
- Accessible restrooms
Accessible facilities listed: Accessible Restrooms, Accessible Parking
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Rules and permits
- Dogs Allowed on Leash
- Horses Allowed
Sno-Park permits
Every winter from Dec. 1 through March 31, Mount Spokane becomes a Sno-Park. Sno-Park permits are required during this time and the Discover Pass is not. More information about winter recreation on Mount Spokane can be found on the Mount Spokane Sno-Park page. Purchase a Sno-Park permit online or at the park office.
Summit Road
Summit Road is open to vehicle traffic July 1 - Oct. 15, subject to weather conditions.
Live park cameras
View road conditions at the park office and view the Selkirk Lodge parking area and Nordic Trail Camera for parking capacity and current conditions.
Getting there
- Address
- 25211 N Mount Spokane Park Drive
Mead, WA 99021 - Nearest town
- Rathdrum — about 14 mi northwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 47.9255, -117.1127
- Phone
- (509) 238-4258
- Mount.Spokane@parks.wa.gov
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Washington State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Washington State Parks Find Parks directory (paged Drupal view), joined to WSPRC ParkBoundaries ArcGIS layer for coordinates/category
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
- Photo: Mount Spokane.jpg — Public domain (released by the author), Eddie diggins
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology