Swimming Holes Near Spokane, WA
12 natural swimming holes within 60 miles · 2026 guide
Looking for a place to swim near Spokane, WA? There are 12 natural swimming holes within 60 miles of Spokane in our directory — springs, rivers, creeks, waterfalls, and lakes. The closest is Bowl and Pitcher, Riverside State Park, about 4 miles away. Distances are straight-line from Spokane — drive time will be longer.
Swimming holes near Spokane, closest first
- Bowl and Pitcher, Riverside State Park
The iconic Riverside State Park day-use area on the Spokane River, where a CCC-built suspension bridge crosses basalt rapids.
- Boulder Beach Park, Spokane River
A well-loved Spokane Valley swim beach on the Spokane River, right off the Centennial Trail across from Camp Sekani Park.
- Nine Mile Recreation Area, Spokane River
A Riverside State Park recreation area on the Spokane River with a swimming beach, camping and a public boat launch.
- Little Spokane River swimming
A gentle, spring-fed tributary of the Spokane River beloved for lazy floats and calm swimming in Riverside State Park.
- Bear Lake County Park
A 166-acre county woodland park north of Spokane anchored by a spring-fed lake with a laid-back swimming beach.
- Lake Spokane swim area, Riverside State Park
The designated swim area at Lake Spokane (Long Lake) within Riverside State Park, downhill from the lakeside campground.
- Liberty Lake Regional Park
Liberty Lake Regional Park has a swim beach on the lake's shore, with a campground and trails in the pines.
- Hauser Lake
A Rathdrum-area lake with shoreline swimming and mountain views.
- Spokane River (Corbin Park)
The Spokane River at Corbin Park near Post Falls, with riverside swimming and falls views.
- Lake Roosevelt (Porcupine Bay)
Porcupine Bay on Lake Roosevelt offers swimming in the big Columbia River reservoir's quiet bay.
- Twin Lakes (Idaho)
Twin prairie lakes with shoreline swimming and Rathdrum Prairie views.
- Lake Coeur d'Alene
A huge North Idaho lake with swim beaches, boating, and mountain views.
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Frequently asked questions
How many swimming holes are near Spokane?
Our directory lists 12 natural swimming holes within 60 miles of Spokane, WA — from Bowl and Pitcher, Riverside State Park (4 miles) to the farthest at 30 miles. New spots are added as they're verified.
What is the closest swimming hole to Spokane?
Bowl and Pitcher, Riverside State Park, about 4 miles from Spokane (Spokane). The iconic Riverside State Park day-use area on the Spokane River, where a CCC-built suspension bridge crosses basalt rapids.
Do swimming holes near Spokane require reservations?
None of the spots near Spokane currently list a reservation requirement, but popular parks can add timed entry — check each listing's reservation field before you go.
When is the best time to swim near Spokane?
Late spring through early fall is prime swimming season around Spokane. Spring runoff can make rivers and creeks dangerously high — check local conditions, and never swim alone.