Local Riding · Spokane Valley, WA
Where to Ride Near Spokane: ORV Areas for ATVs, Dirt Bikes & Side-by-Sides
One of the best things about buying a machine in Spokane is how close the riding is. Here’s where locals actually go, what kind of machine each area suits, and the registration homework to do before you trailer out — from the shop that gets these machines ready for these exact trails.
The close-in options
Riverside State Park ORV area (Nine Mile Falls). The closest developed ORV riding to Spokane — wooded trails, open play areas and hill terrain suited to dirt bikes and ATVs, with beginner-friendly ground to learn on. Check current hours, season and pass requirements on the Washington State Parks site before you go.
Liberty Lake ORV Park. Compact, technical county-run riding minutes from the Valley. Check Spokane County’s page before hauling out: the park has vehicle restrictions (including a weight limit that excludes most full-size side-by-sides) and seasonal fire-danger closures that change year to year.
North Idaho. For side-by-sides especially, the big mileage lives east of the border — Idaho’s designated OHV road and trail networks are extensive, and the state’s Parks & Recreation trail maps let you filter routes by machine type. Many Empire customers ride Idaho as often as Washington.
Before you load the trailer
Washington ORV riding generally requires current ORV registration and decals (and Idaho has its own OHV sticker for out-of-state machines). Dirt bikes headed for road sections between trails need either a street-legal conversion or a factory-plated dual-sport. Not sure what your machine needs? Bring the question to us — every unit we sell leaves with its registration situation squared away, and we’ll tell you honestly which local terrain suits the machine you’re considering before you buy it.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I ride an ATV or dirt bike closest to Spokane?
The closest developed area is Riverside State Park's ORV area near Nine Mile Falls, with Liberty Lake ORV Park as the compact technical option on the Valley side — check Spokane County's page for its vehicle restrictions and seasonal closures. For long side-by-side rides, most locals head to North Idaho's designated OHV trail systems.
Can I ride a full-size side-by-side at Liberty Lake ORV Park?
Generally no — the park's posted vehicle restrictions include a weight limit that excludes most modern full-size side-by-sides, and seasonal closures apply. Check Spokane County's current rules before hauling out; for side-by-sides, North Idaho's OHV networks are the better bet.
What registration does my machine need to ride near Spokane?
For Washington ORV areas you generally need current ORV registration and decals; Idaho requires its own OHV sticker for machines brought into its trail systems. Rules have exemptions and change — dol.wa.gov and parksandrecreation.idaho.gov are the authorities. Buy from Empire and we make sure you leave knowing exactly what your machine needs.