Washington State Parks Near Cheney

Columbia Plateau Trail State Park stretches for miles through the Palouse, offering a remote, low-traffic experience on a converted railroad grade. Its broad views, wildlife habitat, and access points near several communities make it popular with cyclists, hikers, and equestrians.

Centennial Trail State Park is a long, paved recreational trail that links Spokane and communities to the east with river views, parks, and urban access points. It is especially popular with cyclists, runners, commuters, and families looking for a flat, accessible outdoor route.

Riverside State Park is one of Washington’s largest state parks, known for its river corridors, pine forests, and dramatic basalt landscapes. Visitors come for camping, boating, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, and winter sports, all within easy reach of Spokane.

Steptoe Battlefield State Park Heritage Site is a small, historic day-use area in the rolling Palouse hills near Rosalia. Visitors come for the battlefield’s cultural significance, scenic overlooks, and interpretive signage that explains the events of the 1858 conflict.

Mount Spokane State Park spans rugged ridges, dense pine and fir forests, and the 5,883-foot summit of Mount Spokane. It is one of Washington’s largest state parks and a favorite destination for hiking, biking, skiing, and panoramic overlooks.

Steptoe Butte State Park Heritage Site features one of the best viewpoints in Washington, with expansive vistas from its summit road and lookout areas. The park is especially popular with photographers and sightseers during sunrise, sunset, and the golden hues of harvest season.