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Mount Spokane State Park

Overview
Mount Spokane State Park is a 13,919-acre camping park in the Selkirk Mountains. The view at the top of the 5,883-foot elevation includes surrounding states and Canada. The forested park features stands of old-growth timber and granite rock outcroppings. In winter, the park receives 300 inches of snow.

Hours
Summer: 6:30 a.m. to dusk.
Winter: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. (after cross-country ski trails are groomed). A Sno-Park permit is required from Nov. 1 through May 1. Parking in snowmobile lots or cross-country ski areas requires a groomed trail permit.

Night skiing is available on lighted alpine trails and unlighted cross-country trails. Call park for specific seasonal information.

Campground closed Sept. 15, reopens May 20.

Camping:
Check-in time, 2:30 p.m.
Check-out time, 1 p.m.
Quiet hours: 10 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.

Facilities
The park has one kitchen shelter without electricity. Call the park office at (509) 238-4258 for reservations.

The park has 12 standard campsites with water and a flush restroom. Maximum site length is 30 feet (may have limited availability). No ADA facilities.

The park provides a group camp that accommodates up to 100 people. Water and vault toilet are available. Fees vary with size of the group. Call the park for information at (509) 238-4258.

The Vista House is a rentable day-use heritage place atop Mount Spokane that affords a panoramic view of three states and Canada. Capacity is 100 people. The National Historic Register Fire Lookout includes a granite building with a large fire place and picnic tables. The building has no windows, water or power. Prices vary with size of the group. For information or reservations, call 509-238-4258.

Activities
Picnicking, camping, horseback riding, hiking, biking and horse trails, bird watching, mountain biking, interpretive activities, wildlife viewing.

Directions
Located 25 miles northeast of Spokane, Wash.

From Spokane: Drive north on Hwy. 2 to Hwy. 206. Follow Hwy. 206 for 15 miles to park entrance.

Information Courtesy Of Washington State Parks