National Recreation Area

Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area

Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area is a National Recreation Area in Washington. The NPS currently lists 3 active alerts (2 closures), 24 campgrounds and 1 visitor center, and no entrance fee.

Washington National Recreation Area No entrance fee

Updated Oct 28, 2026, 3:52 AM EDT · NPS Data API

Various motorboats on a blue lake, landscaped by tall tree filled hills. — Lake Roosevelt Fort Spokane Boating · Photo: NPS / J. Woerner (via nps.gov)

About the park

“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.”

— National Park Service, nps.gov/laro

Active alerts

Closures

Campgrounds

Visitor centers

Current alerts and closures

3 active NPS alerts as of Oct 28, 2026: 2 closures, 0 danger, 1 caution and 0 information.

Closure

Hawk Creek Area Closed for 2026 Recreation Season

The Hawk Creek Campground and boat launch area will close to all public access starting April 16 through October 30. 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 to next spring, if needed.

Posted or updated Oct 18, 2026 ·Details on nps.gov

Closure

Fort Spokane boat launch & day use open; Campground open with some closures

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.

Posted or updated Aug 13, 2026 ·Park conditions on nps.gov

Caution

Fall 2026 Prescribed Fire Notice at Lake Roosevelt

Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area may implement the following prescribed burn during fall 2026.

Posted or updated Oct 5, 2026 ·Details on nps.gov

Entrance fees and passes

This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.

This park is cashless — bring a card or buy your pass online.

Things to do

A white narrow boat glides over glassy reflective blue water with tan hills and clouds behind. — Photo: NPS

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. Learn about launch fees and permits here.

Year-round Fee applies Pets allowed

Boating

An orange kayak holds two paddlers out on clear shallow water. — Photo: NPS / B. Worbes

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 Roosevelt by kayak or canoe or board. Discover hidden coves and quiet beaches away from the busy campgrounds and day use areas.

Year-round Fee applies Pets allowed

Paddling

Find a great spot on the lake to go fishing. — Photo: NPS

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 drop in a line. Check out our links to local agencies where you can purchase your fishing license.

Fee applies Pets allowed

Fishing

See all 8 things to do in Lake Roosevelt →

Activities the NPS lists for Lake Roosevelt.

Auto and ATVScenic DrivingAstronomyStargazingBoatingMotorized BoatingSailingCampingCanoe or Kayak CampingCar or Front Country CampingGroup CampingRV CampingFishingFreshwater FishingFoodPicnickingHands-OnCitizen ScienceVolunteer VacationHikingFront-Country HikingHunting and GatheringHuntingPaddlingCanoeingKayakingJunior Ranger ProgramSwimmingFreshwater SwimmingPark FilmMuseum Exhibits

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.

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

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.

Contact and directions

Phone: 509-754-7800
Email: [email protected]
Address: Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area, Coulee Dam, WA 99116
Coordinates: 48.1715, -118.3514· View on OpenStreetMap

Official park page on nps.gov Directions

Visitor centers

Visitor center	Standard hours	Phone	Passport stamp
Fort Spokane Visitor Center and Museum	Mon Closed · Tue Closed · Wed Closed · Thu Closed · Fri 9:30AM - 5:00PM · Sat 9:30AM - 5:00PM · Sun 9:30AM - 5:00PM	(509) 754-7893	Yes

Campgrounds

Campground	Total sites	Reservable	RVs	Fee	Reserve
Camp Na-Bor-Lee (non-profit operated)	10	10	Yes	—	Reservation site
Cloverleaf Campground	7	7	No	$23	Recreation.gov
Evans Campground	43	43	Yes	$30	Recreation.gov
Evans Group Site	1	1	Yes	$65	Recreation.gov
Fort Spokane Campground	67	67	Yes	$30	Recreation.gov
Gifford Campground	42	42	Yes	$30	Recreation.gov
Gifford Group Site	1	1	Yes	$65	Recreation.gov
Haag Cove Campground	18	18	Yes	$23	Recreation.gov
Hawk Creek Campground	20	20	Yes, up to 40 ft	$23	Recreation.gov
Hunters Campground	37	37	Yes	$30	Recreation.gov
Hunters Group Sites	3	3	Yes	$65	Recreation.gov
Jones Bay Campground	9	9	Yes	$23	Recreation.gov
Kamloops Island Campground	17	17	Yes	$23	Recreation.gov
Keller Ferry Campground (Concessionaire-operated)	55	55	Yes	—	Reservation site
Keller Ferry Group Sites (Concessionaire-operated)	2	2	Yes	—	Reservation site
Kettle Falls Campground	74	74	Yes, up to 50 ft	$30	Recreation.gov
Kettle River Campground	13	13	Yes, up to 38 ft	$23	Recreation.gov
Locust Grove Group Sites	2	2	Yes	$65	Recreation.gov
Marcus Island Campground	25	25	Yes	$23	Recreation.gov
North Gorge Campground	12	12	Yes, up to 36 ft	$23	Recreation.gov
Porcupine Bay Campground	20	20	Yes	$30	Recreation.gov
Snag Cove Campground	9	9	Yes, up to 40 ft	$23	Recreation.gov
Spring Canyon Campground	68	68	Yes	$30	Recreation.gov
Spring Canyon Group Sites	2	2	Yes	$65	Recreation.gov

Site counts and fees are from the NPS campground data. Fees show the first listed rate; availability is not shown here — check the reservation site.

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Sources

Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/laro/index.htm
Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.