River State Park
About
River State Park is an 8-acre state park in Washington, about 0.7 miles from Benton City. It is a small park, and its compact size makes it an easy stop for anyone already in the area around town. Late spring and early fall tend to be the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Richland put May highs around 74°F and September highs near 79°F, while July and August average close to 89°F. Several trails lie within a short drive. The closest are Candy Mountain Trail, about 6 miles away, and Langdon Trail, under 7 miles out. Canyon Trail and Tapteal Trail sit roughly 8 miles from the park.
Park size
8 acres
Location
River State Park
Washington
Data source: USGS PAD-US 4.1 (Protected Areas Database, public domain)
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Apr–Jun. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 65–80°F and lows of 41–54°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Richland, WA weather station, 11 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan41° high29° low
- Feb47° high30° low
- Mar57° high35° low
- Apr65° high41° low
- May74° high48° low
- Jun80° high54° low
- Jul89° high60° low
- Aug88° high59° low
- Sep79° high51° low
- Oct64° high42° low
- Nov49° high34° low
- Dec40° high28° low
Nearby
- Candy Mountain TrailHiking6.1 mi
- Langdon TrailHiking6.7 mi
- Canyon TrailHiking7.6 mi
- Loop TrailHiking7.9 mi
- Sagebrush TrailHiking8.1 mi
- Badger Flats TrailHiking8.1 mi
- Skyline TrailHiking8.2 mi
- Tapteal TrailHiking8.3 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
