Mount Spokane Quartz Mountain Fire Lookout
Burn Ban - Level 1
Fires allowed in all designated fire pits and grills. Propane and gas grills allowed.
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Starting Oct. 15, the Summit Road will be closed to vehicles during the winter season.
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The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is conducting an ongoing study of moose populations on Mt. Spokane and throughout northeastern Washington. Biologists will be outfitting moose with GPS radio collars to gain information about how the animals use the landscape and to assess the overall health and wellness of the local population. Park visitors can expect to see low flying helicopters and collared animals within the park.
More information about this study can be found at this WDFW blog post.
Mount Spokane State Park
25211 N Mount Spokane Park Drive, Mead, WA 99021
Nestled in the richly forested Selkirk Mountains with 100 miles of trails, Mount Spokane offers both summer and winter recreation and has something for everyone.
Rules
- Dogs Allowed on Leash
- Fires Allowed in Designated Areas
- Horses Allowed
Sno-Park permits
Every winter season, from Dec. 1 through March 31, Mount Spokane becomes a Sno-Park and Sno-Park permits are required. Discover Passes are not valid during this time. More information about winter recreation on Mount Spokane can be found on the Mount Spokane Sno-Park page. Sno-Park permits can be purchased online or at the park office.
Live Park cameras
View road conditions at the Park office.
View the Selkirk Lodge parking area for current conditions and parking capacity.
Activities
Biking
Bird Watching
Camping
First Day Hike Events
Hiking, Walking, Rolling and Running
Horseback Riding
Metal Detecting
Winter Activities
Amenities
Automated Pay Station
Accessible Restrooms
Drinking Water
Fire Pit
Park Ranger Station
Restrooms
Wi-Fi
Picnic Shelters
Picnic Tables
Accessible Parking
Parking
Sno-Park
Bike Trails
Equestrian Trails
Hiking Trails
Park features
Image
Creek
Field
Forest
Meadow
Mountain View
Seasonal Wildflowers
Viewpoint
Wildlife Viewing
Rules
- Dogs Allowed on Leash
- Fires Allowed in Designated Areas
- Horses Allowed
Sno-Park permits
Every winter season, from Dec. 1 through March 31, Mount Spokane becomes a Sno-Park and Sno-Park permits are required. Discover Passes are not valid during this time. More information about winter recreation on Mount Spokane can be found on the Mount Spokane Sno-Park page. Sno-Park permits can be purchased online or at the park office.
Live Park cameras
View road conditions at the Park office.
View the Selkirk Lodge parking area for current conditions and parking capacity.
Map & visitor guide
47.9255, -117.1127
Mount Spokane State Park is a 12,444-acre park in the Selkirk Mountains with 100 miles of trails and panoramic views from the summit of 5,883-foot Mount Spokane. The mixed-use trails vary in difficulty for hiking, biking, and horseback riding in the summer to snowshoeing, Nordic skiing and snowmobiling in the winter. During summer, trek through Ponderosa pines and subalpine meadows filled with bear grass, wildflowers and huckleberries, a local favorite.
Mount Spokane has an adventure for everyone, from a relaxing stroll through tall trees and subalpine meadows to a challenging uphill climb to the summit.
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 Nova Hut or Tripp’s Knob Warming Shelter, each offers seating and a wood stove.
Sixteen miles of groomed trails available for snowmobiling and other types of non-motorized use. Stop to get warm at Smith Gap or the Historic CCC 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.
Snowshoe and X-Country Ski Rentals
If you are looking for a fun winter activity, consider renting snowshoes or X-country skis. Nordic Hut offers rentals Dec. 1 through March 31. Visit their trailer in the parking lot next to the Selkirk Lodge. For more details, visit Nordic Hut.
Mt. Spokane Ski and Snowboard Park
Operating within Mount Spokane State Park, Mt. Spokane Ski and Snowboard Park is 1,704 acres of skiable area, 2,000 skiable vertical feet, 52 designated runs, six chair lifts, a surface lift, and the best terrain park in the region. Night skiing available most Wednesday–Saturday nights in the winter season. Mt. Spokane also has an extensive ski school dedicated to both youth and adult lessons and programs.
For more details, visit Mt. Spokane Ski and Snowboard Park or call (509) 238-2220 ext. 0.
Camping
Bald Knob Campground is open July 1 through Sept. 15 with eight reservable, standard sites. There is a restroom with running water, 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.
Winter Schedule
Learn about seasonal closures and operational changes during the off-season on the Winter Schedule page.
Park History
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