Crawford State Park - United States
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About Crawford State Park
RV quick facts for Crawford State Park
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Day-use only | No overnight camping or RV parking permitted |
| Open season | May 15 through September 15 only |
| Cave tour reservations | Required; often fully booked weeks in advance |
| Nearest RV camping | Private RV parks in Metaline Falls area, approximately 11 miles south |
| Facilities available | Restrooms, drinking water, picnic tables, and barbecue stands |
| Road access | Forest service roads; accessible by standard RV; seasonal closures October-May from snow |
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RV Rentals Crawford State Park
Crawford State Park, WA, United States
How to get to Crawford State Park
Crawford State Park is located 11 miles north of Metaline in northeast Washington. From Spokane, the drive takes approximately 2 to 2.5 hours, roughly 90-100 miles via Highway 2 north to SR 211, then SR 20 to SR 31 north. From Colville, the drive is approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour away. Spokane International Airport (GEG) is the nearest major airport for fly-and-rent visitors. Forest roads to the park are accessible by standard RV vehicles, though seasonal snow closures may occur October through May on mountain roads.
Best time to visit Crawford State Park
The best time to visit Crawford State Park is late May through September, when the park operates and pleasant weather prevails. July and August offer the warmest daytime temperatures averaging 84-85°F, though nights remain cool around 50-52°F. Spring (May-June) and early fall (September) provide moderate temperatures with smaller crowds, though visitors should expect cooler mornings and afternoons. Note that cave temperatures remain constant at 39-42°F year-round, so bring a jacket regardless of season.
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Park closed (opens May 15)
Park opens May 15; cave tour reservations recommended early
Peak season begins; book cave tours in advance
Warmest month; cave tours fully booked; expect crowds
Peak season; lowest precipitation
Park closes September 15
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Things to do at Crawford State Park
- Gardner Cave Guided Tour Moderate
Explore one of Washington's longest limestone caverns through a free guided tour featuring underground passages, geological formations, and constant cool cave temperature of 39-42°F. Tours involve navigating steep terrain and interior staircases, lasting approximately 30-45 minutes per tour. parks.wa.gov/find-parks/state-parks/crawford-state-park-heritage-site
- 49th Parallel Border Trail EasyRV parking available
Walk the short forest trail leading to the Canada-US border marker at the 49th parallel. This easy trail offers international boundary views and surrounding forest landscape with modest elevation change, taking approximately 30-40 minutes round trip. parks.wa.gov/find-parks/state-parks/crawford-state-park-heritage-site
- Gardner Cave Trail ModerateRV parking available
Moderate hiking trail within Crawford State Park featuring 0.9 miles of terrain with 236 feet of elevation gain. Takes approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour to complete with a 4.7-star user rating, offering a guided forest experience leading to the cave entrance. parks.wa.gov/find-parks/state-parks/crawford-state-park-heritage-site
- Picnic and Barbecue Areas EasyRV parking available
Enjoy day-use picnic facilities including one sheltered picnic table and seven unsheltered picnic tables throughout the park, plus two barbecue grills available for meal preparation. Perfect for a family lunch before or after exploring the cave. parks.wa.gov/find-parks/state-parks/crawford-state-park-heritage-site
Top Hosts near WA, United States
Marty is so helpful, thank for our first trailer experience. Marty have different options with different size of trailers, we can experience 15 ft next time
HAKAN S. - Jul 2025
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We had a wonderful trip with this camper. Easy to tow, yet vary spacious inside. Alicia was very flexible on pick up and drop off times. Also very quick to respond to any questions we had during the trip. Much recommended!
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Second time renting this unit, just as great as the first time. Will definitely be booking again
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