Mount Spokane State Park (Mead)

Mount Spokane State Park in Mead: best for ages 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 13-17; A Discover Pass is required for parking Apr 1–Nov 30 ($10 one-day / $45 annual). Dec 1–Mar 31 a Sno-Park permit is required instead and the Discover Pass is not valid at Sno-Park lots — November is the transition month, so check parks.wa.gov for which permit applies to your lot and date.

Address26107 N Mount Spokane Park Drive, Mead, WA 99021

Hours6:30 AM–dusk (Washington State Parks)

PricesA Discover Pass is required for parking Apr 1–Nov 30 ($10 one-day / $45 annual). Dec 1–Mar 31 a Sno-Park permit is required instead and the Discover Pass is not valid at Sno-Park lots — November is the transition month, so check parks.wa.gov for which permit applies to your lot and date

Price notesPark entry mechanism is the parking permit (Discover Pass or, in the winter season, a Sno-Park permit). Winter recreation conditions change quickly in November — verify on the official park page.

Age notesOpen state park (hiking in the snow-free season, snow play in winter); no age restrictions published. Young-child suitability depends on trail/snow conditions — see report flag.

BookingNo reservation for day use.

Suggested timeAbout 4 hours

AccessibilityAccessibility Not confirmed from official text retrieved.

ParkingDiscover Pass required Apr 1–Nov 30; Sno-Park permit required at Sno-Park lots in the winter season (Nov 1–Mar 31 per State Parks)

Hours in detailPartial hours evidenced on the park page: Selkirk Lodge (Nordic area) is 'Open daily from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Dec. 1 through March 31.' No general day-by-day park hours were stated on the page opened.

Tickets & bookingBald Knob campground has eight reservable, standard sites. Quartz Mountain Fire Lookout is available for rent.

Seasonal notesBald Knob campground is open July 1 through Sept. 15; restroom with running water but no showers. Quartz Mountain Fire Lookout available June 15 through Oct. 1. Nordic/snowshoe rentals via Nordic Hut Dec. 1 through March 31. Winter recreation described: nearly 37 miles of groomed Nordic trails, 16 miles of groomed snowmobile/non-motorized trails. The Discover Pass (Apr 1-Nov 30) / Sno-Park permit (Dec 1-Mar 31) transition for November was NOT stated on the page opened in this pass, so it is listed as not confirmed here rather than copied from context.

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Venue details last verified November 5, 2026 against official sources. Hours and prices change — check the official site before you go. FamilyDay AI is a free planning tool for parents; we list only facts we have verified, and we never invent ratings or reviews.

Mount Spokane State Park — Mead, Washington

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