Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area

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Looking down Lake Roosevelt with clear skies and treed shorelines.

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.

Quick Facts

State Washington
Designation National Recreation Area
State Code WA
Weather 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…

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.

Wednesday All Day
Monday All Day
Thursday All Day
Sunday All Day
Tuesday All Day
Friday All Day
Saturday All Day

Activities

Auto and ATV Scenic Driving Astronomy Stargazing Boating Motorized Boating Sailing Camping Canoe or Kayak Camping Car or Front Country Camping Group Camping RV Camping Fishing Freshwater Fishing Food Picnicking Hands-On Citizen Science Volunteer Vacation Hiking Front-Country Hiking Hunting and Gathering Hunting Paddling Canoeing Canoe or Kayak Camping Kayaking Junior Ranger Program Swimming Freshwater Swimming Park Film Museum Exhibits

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