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Spokane River designated swimming area
Riverside State Park, Airway Heights, WashingtonRiver on Spokane RiverDesignated swim area
Riverside State Park has a designated swimming area at Nine Mile Recreation Area.
- Water
- River, Spokane River
- Entry
- Discover Pass required for day visits to state parks.
- Facilities
- Designated swimming area, boat launch, fishing dock, picnic shelters
- Managed by
- Washington State Parks
When you can swim
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Open to swimmersClosed to swimmers
Getting there
Rules to know before you go
- Do not swim in the Little Spokane River Natural Area.
- Do not run the Spokane River without whitewater experience and local knowledge.
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Questions about Spokane River designated swimming area
Can you swim at Spokane River designated swimming area?
Yes. The official park page states that Nine Mile Recreation Area has a designated swimming area. The coordinate is near Riverside State Park and the Spokane River.
Does it cost anything to swim at Spokane River designated swimming area?
Discover Pass required for day visits to state parks.
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