About Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area
The ancient geologic landscape of the upper Columbia River cradles Lake Roosevelt in walls of stone carved by massive ice age floods. Come explore the shorelines and learn the stories of American Indians, traders and trappers, settlers and dam builders who called this place home. Swim, boat, hike, camp, and fish at this hidden gem in Northeast Washington, created by the Grand Coulee Dam.
Plan a Visit
Core visitor information on this page is sourced from the National Park Service. NPD proximity sections use NPS reference coordinates and straight-line distance. Local source bundle updated Sep 27, 2026. View the official NPS page.
Weather & Conditions
Lake Roosevelt is generally a cool or cold place from fall through spring with overcast skies. In the summer, the skies clear and present warm to hot days. More information on weather can be found under Alerts and Conditions.
NPS Reference Location
Park state / territory membership: Washington. This map uses the National Park Service reference coordinate. It may represent an administrative or reference point rather than a park entrance, trailhead, visitor center, or the nearest access point. Use the official NPS directions below when planning travel.
Operating Hours
The park is open 24 hours per day, unless otherwise designated. Day use areas are open from dawn until dusk. Administrative buildings are closed to public.
Activities
Current Alerts
Fort Spokane Campground has re-opened to the public with minimal closures as of 8/14/2026. Sites 39, 40, 41, 50, and walk-in sites 64-68 will remain closed for the foreseeable future due to fire damage and hazard trees. Caution tape and closure signs have been posted for visitor safety. Please remain in open areas of the campground only. The Fort Spokane day use area and boat launch remain open. Please continue to use caution throughout these areas.
Current air quality is being influenced by local fires and can change in an instant. Check https://www.airnow.gov/ for specific air quality index (AQI) information for your favorite spot at Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area.
Due to extreme fire conditions, all fires at Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area are prohibited effective 12:01 a.m., June 20, until further notice. No open flames are permitted. Only self-contained propane or gas cookstoves and lanterns are allowed during the full fire ban.
The Fort Spokane Museum and Visitor Center in Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area is temporarily closed for the duration of the summer for critical historic preservation repairs. Dating to 1880, the landmark building originally served as the fort's guardhouse and now operates as the primary hub to introduce visitors to the park and its many resources.
The Hawk Creek Campground and boat launch area will close to all public access starting April 16 through Oct. 6. The closure is necessary to keep visitors, staff, and construction crews safe during the Hawk Creek Road Improvements and Stabilization Project. It may be extended through Oct. 30, if needed. The project, managed by the Federal Highway Administration in partnership with Lincoln County and the National Park Service, will begin at the intersection of Hawk Creek Road and Miles Creston Road.
Getting There
From Spokane Take I-90 West. At Exit 277, merge onto US-2 toward Davenport/Fairchild AFB/Spokane Airport. Just past Wilbur, turn right onto WA-21. Stay left onto Highway 174. Turn right onto WA-155. Stay on WA-155 past Grand Coulee Dam and into the town of Coulee Dam. Cross the Columbia River and continue on WA-155. Turn right onto Crest Drive and follow up the hill. The Headquarters Office is located on the left.
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Topics & Themes
Things To Do
Boating at Lake Roosevelt NRA
The waters of Lake Roosevelt offer many opportunities for fun in watercraft from canoes and motorboats, to paddleboards and houseboats.…
Canoeing & Kayaking at Lake Roosevelt NRA
'If there is magic on this planet, it is contained in water.' Slow down and paddle the waters of Lake…
Fishing on Lake Roosevelt NRA
Lake Roosevelt offers hundreds of miles of shoreline, so you can relax and easily find a place to relax and…
Become A Lake Roosevelt Junior Ranger
Download the activity book and earn your badge to become a Junior Ranger OR follow the link to the web…
Hike the Sentinel Trail
Located at Fort Spokane, this self-guided trail navigates to trailside markers telling the story of the people who lived and…
Hike the Mission Point Trail
A half-mile loop trail along a relatively flat bluff takes you through standing pine forests to the edge of Lake…
More Things to Do
Additional activities and experiences from the National Park Service.
Hike the Sherman Creek Wildlife Area
The Sherman Creek Wildlife Area is a cooperative trail system between the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and the National Park…
Hike the Bunchgrass Prairie Nature Trail
The Bunchgrass Prairie Trail is located at Spring Canyon Campground and Day Use Area. Hike along this trail to learn more about…
Visitor Centers
Fort Spokane Visitor Center and Museum
Located in the former guardhouse of historic Fort Spokane, the visitor center and museum are open seasonally from Memorial Day to Labor Day of each…
Campgrounds
North Gorge Campground
North Gorge is a small, but popular, campground at the northeast edge of the park. A few sites are large enough for an RV, but…
Snag Cove Campground
Snag Cove is a small, fairly isolated campground located on the western side of Lake Roosevelt. Eight out of the nine sites are on the…
Kettle River Campground
Kettle River is a shady campground on the banks of the Kettle River. Most of the sites are on the shoreline and have beautiful views…
Evans Campground
Evans Campground runs lengthwise along the lakeshore. One end is capped with the group sites and the boat launch. The other end is a Day…
Evans Group Site
The Evans Group site is located in a clearing on one end of Evans Campground. The site holds a maximum of 25 people, with ample…
Kamloops Island Campground
Kamloops Island is a small, shady campground at the mouth of the Kettle River. The main hub of campsites is tucked into the vegetation at…
Marcus Island Campground
Marcus Island Campground is tucked into the trees on the lake shore. The campground is heavily shaded and, in the summer, has shoreline on three…
Kettle Falls Campground
Kettle Falls is a large, fairly wooded campground on the lake shore. All sites are open to tent campers, vehicles, and RVs. The campground is…
Locust Grove Group Sites
The Locust Grove Group sites are located at the townsite of Old Kettle Falls, near Kettle Falls Campground and Kettle Falls Day Use Area. There…
Haag Cove Campground
Haag Cove is a quiet, isolated campground on Lake Roosevelt’s west side. Sites are spread out along the shoreline in an open area with scattered…
Cloverleaf Campground
Cloverleaf is a small, walk-in only campground near Gifford. Tent sites are tucked into the pines with lake shore access. This campground is great for…
Gifford Campground
Gifford campground stretches along the lakeshore, giving almost every campsite a sweeping view of Lake Roosevelt and shoreline access. Towering pines provide ample shade. Gifford…
Gifford Group Site
The Gifford group site is located in a clearing on one end of Gifford Campground. The site holds a maximum of 50 people, with ample…
Hunters Campground
Hunters Campground is part of a larger recreation complex with a boat launch and Day Use Area. Campsites are tucked among the pines in a…
Hunters Group Sites
The Hunters Group sites are part of a larger recreation complex with a boat launch and Day Use Area. The site holds a maximum of…
Camp Na-Bor-Lee (non-profit operated)
Camp Na-Bor-Lee is an educational campground that is managed and maintained by the Camp Na-Bor-Lee Association in cooperation with the National Park Service. It includes…
Fort Spokane Campground
Fort Spokane Campground is part of a large recreation complex with the Fort Spokane visitor center, day use area, and boat launch within walking distance.…
Porcupine Bay Campground
Porcupine Bay Campground and Boat Launch includes 20 campsites, seasonal flush facilities, and fish cleaning station, swim beach, and boat launch. The campground is tucked…
Hawk Creek Campground
Hawk Creek Campground is tucked back from the lake on Hawk Creek. The campground is popular, but small enough to feel private and secluded. A…
Jones Bay Campground
Jones Bay is one of Lake Roosevelt’s smaller, more rustic campgrounds. The campground is mostly gravel and packed dirt, with not much vegetation, on the…
Keller Ferry Campground (Concessionaire-operated)
Keller Ferry Campground is managed by Lake Roosevelt Adventures. All reservations are done through lakerooseveltadventures.com. This campground includes 55 standard campsites (all dry; no hookups),…
Keller Ferry Group Sites (Concessionaire-operated)
Keller Ferry Campground is managed by Lake Roosevelt Adventures. All reservations are done through lakerooseveltadventures.com. This campground includes 2 group sites (all dry; no hookups),…
Spring Canyon Campground
Spring Canyon Campground stair-steps down the hillside to Lake Roosevelt, offering sweeping views of the lake and surrounding landscape. The open desert environment also means…
Spring Canyon Group Sites
The Spring Canyon group sites are located at the base of Spring Canyon Campground, offering sweeping views of the lake and surrounding landscape. The open…
Nearby National Park Service Sites
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Nearby Cities for Trip Planning
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