What do you do in a Bowl and Pitcher?

Start out by hiking across a swinging bridge at Bowl & Pitcher. This impressive bridge was built — like so many structures on trails in the Spokane area — by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). From the bridge, you can see large basalt structures rising out of the river as you cross into Riverside State Park.

Can you swim Riverside State Park?

Swimming is a very popular water activity, and almost everyone is going to want to have a dip in the river while visiting Riverside State Park. At the Nine Mile Dam, you will be able to swim in safe waters and have as much fun in the water as you like.

Why is it called Bowl and Pitcher?

This name comes from the striking basaltic rock formations seen here. With some imagination, visitors can see the shape of a pitcher in one group of boulders while another pile of rocks forms a bowl lying on its side.

Do you need a Discover Pass for Riverside State Park?

A Discover Pass is required for day visits to state parks and other state-managed recreation areas. The pass allows access to millions of acres of parks, wildlife areas, trails, and water-access sites. You can purchase a Discover Pass online by phone or in person.

What county is Cape Disappointment in?

Pacific County
Located in Pacific County on the Pacific Ocean, Cape Disappointment offers one boat ramp and 135 feet of dock are provided on Baker Bay in the Columbia River.

Where is Lake Spokane?

Aka Lake Spokane is located in Nine Mile Falls. Go to Riverside State Park’s Nine Mile Recreation Area for paddling and swimming beaches. Or you can find a boat launch at Sontag Park. This spring-fed lake, with an average summer temperature of 74 degrees, is ideal for both swimming and paddling.

Does Discover pass work at Olympic National Park?

It costs $25/car to enter Mount Rainier or Olympic National Parks, and that pass is good for a week. These passes are sometimes available at the trailhead, but you shouldn’t count on it. Both the Discover Pass and Northwest Forest Pass can be purchased and printed online.

How much is a Discover pass in Washington?

$30
The fees are as follows (add transaction/dealer fees, $5 for the annual Discover Pass and $1.50 for the one-day pass.): Annual pass: $30. One-day pass: $10.

Does Cape Disappointment have full hookups?

Cape Disappointment has 137 standard campsites, 50 full-hookup sites, 18 partial-hookup sites with water and electricity, five primitive hiker/biker campsites first come first served, one dump station, eight restrooms (two ADA) and 14 showers (four ADA).

Why is it called Camp Disappointment?

Camp Disappointment is the farthest northern location that the Lewis and Clark Expedition explored. The location received its name from Lewis due to his disappointment that the location did not have what he was looking for. This site is about 12 miles northeast of Browning at the Blackfeet Indian Reservation.