About Ross Point Day Use Recreation Site
Nestled east of Post Falls, Idaho, the Bureau of Land Management’s Ross Point Day Use Site offers an easily accessible escape from the bustle of the Spokane/Coeur d’ Alene metropolitan area. The site provides public access on a highly privatized section of the Spokane River for family activities including picnicking, fishing, swimming, kayaking and paddleboarding. Mature ponderosa pine trees shade picnic tables delightfully incorporated into native shrubs, small trees, and grasses on the eastern side of the site. To the west, an irrigated grass lawn extends to the western boundary, lending itself to bare feet and picnic blankets. As the slope downward draws attention to the river, an accessible meandering walkway takes visitors to information kiosks and an event pavilion. The pathway continues to bend down toward the shoreline of the river where a small sandy swimming area is protected from the high seasonal fluxes in river discharge by bank stabilizing rock and a composite fishing dock. The site has twelve single vehicle parking spaces. The parking area cannot accommodate large vehicles including, trailers, RVs, or busses. Visitors can enjoy Ross Point throughout the week from dusk to dawn. The Ross Point Day Use Site is co-managed through a partnership between the Post Falls Parks and Recreation Department and the BLM. Additional information, including pavilion reservation, can be found on the Post Falls Parks and Recreation Department site.
How to Get There
From Interstate 90, take exit 7 in Post Falls. Continue south onto South Ross Point Road for approximately 0.3 miles. Turn left onto Maplewood Avenue and continue east approximately 1.1 miles. The Ross Point Recreation Day Use Site will be on your right.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to Ross Point Day Use Recreation Site
Heading to Ross Point Day Use Recreation Site? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a reservation for Ross Point Day Use Recreation Site?
No central reservation system listed for Ross Point Day Use Recreation Site. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10307524) for the latest entry policy and availability.
How do I get to Ross Point Day Use Recreation Site?
From Interstate 90, take exit 7 in Post Falls. Continue south onto South Ross Point Road for approximately 0.3 miles. Turn left onto Maplewood Avenue and continue east approximately 1.1 miles. The Ross Point Recreation Day Use Site will be on your right.
How do I contact Ross Point Day Use Recreation Site?
You can reach the park at phone: 208-769-5000 or email: blm_id_coeurdaleneoffice@blm.gov.
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