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Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area

Designation: National Recreation Area

Location: Washington

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📘 Park Overview

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.

🌤 Weather Information

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.

🚗 Directions

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.

Images

Looking down Lake Roosevelt with clear skies and treed shorelines.

Looking down Lake Roosevelt with clear skies and treed shorelines.

Credit: NPS Photo

People canoeing down Lake Roosevelt on a day with blue skies.

Visitors enjoying canoeing around the Hawk Creek area.

Credit: NPS Photo

A glow is coming over the horizon and bringing first light to Lake Roosevelt and Crescent Bay Lake.

The glow of first light is hitting Lake Roosevelt and Crescent Bay Lake.

Credit: NPS/Bausch

Snow falls over a small peninsula with its clear reflection over the waters.

Snow falls over a small peninsula with its clear reflection over the waters.

Credit: NPS/Cadwell

Activities

Topics

Operating Hours

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

Entrance Fees

No entrance fees listed.

Entrance Passes

No entrance passes listed.

3-Day Weather Forecast

Tuesday, Jul 7

Sunny

Sunny

High: 93.9°F | Low: 55°F

Humidity: 32%

Wind: 8.5 mph

Rain Chance: 0%

UV Index: 8.1

Sunrise: 05:01 AM

Sunset: 08:54 PM

Moon: Last Quarter (39%)

Visibility: 6 mi

Dew Point: 63.8°F

Cloud Cover: 0%

Pressure: N/A mb

Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A

Ozone: N/A

EPA Index: N/A

Wednesday, Jul 8

Sunny

Sunny

High: 87.3°F | Low: 52.7°F

Humidity: 38%

Wind: 9.8 mph

Rain Chance: 1%

UV Index: 7.4

Sunrise: 05:02 AM

Sunset: 08:54 PM

Moon: Waning Crescent (28%)

Visibility: 6 mi

Dew Point: 57.9°F

Cloud Cover: 1%

Pressure: N/A mb

Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A

Ozone: N/A

EPA Index: N/A

Thursday, Jul 9

Sunny

Sunny

High: 84.2°F | Low: 47.2°F

Humidity: 35%

Wind: 8.1 mph

Rain Chance: 1%

UV Index: 8.1

Sunrise: 05:02 AM

Sunset: 08:53 PM

Moon: Waning Crescent (19%)

Visibility: 6 mi

Dew Point: 53.4°F

Cloud Cover: 1%

Pressure: N/A mb

Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A

Ozone: N/A

EPA Index: N/A

Weather Alerts (1)

⚠️ Red Flag Warning (Severe)
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Red Flag Warning issued July 6 at 10:51PM PDT until July 8 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

Effective: Jul 7, 2026 1:51am
Expires: Jul 7, 2026 5:00pm

...HOT, DRY, AND BREEZY CONDITIONS ACROSS CENTRAL AND EASTERN
WASHINGTON TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY...

. A dry cold front will approach Tuesday afternoon and pass
through the area Tuesday night into Wednesday. Tuesday will be
very warm and dry with temperatures in the 90s. Southerly winds
will increase across Central WA between Moses Lake and Oroville.
Late Tuesday afternoon and early evening, westerly winds will
increase through the Cascade Gaps. Winds will remain breezy
Tuesday night with fair to poor humidity recoveries. Gusty west
to southwest winds will expand across Eastern Washington on
Wednesday. Temperatures on Wednesday will be in the mid 90s with
some local triple digit highs.

* Affected Area: Foothills of Northeast Washington (Zone 701),
Colville Reservation (Zone 702), Eastern Columbia Basin -
Palouse -Spokane Area (Zone 708) and Lower Palouse -Snake
River (Zone 709).

* Winds: Southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* Relative Humidities: 12 to 20 percent.

* Impacts: Rapid fire spread is likely with any new or ongoing
fires.

Park Alerts

Hawk Creek Area Closed for 2026 Recreation Season Park Closure
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.

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Total Fire Restrictions Implemented June 20, 2026 Park Closure
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.

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Spring 2026 Prescribed Fire Notice at Lake Roosevelt Caution
Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area may implement the following prescribed burn during the spring of 2026.

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Evans Campground Closure and Gifford Campground Changes Park Closure
Due to severe weather on 5/28/2026, the following changes are in effect: Evans Campground: there is currently no power or water and the dump station is closed. The campground remains open and vault toilets are open and available. Please bring your own water. Gifford Campground: campground is open while safety crews are inspecting the area for hazard trees. A few campsites remain closed until inspections are complete.
Fort Spokane Museum and Visitor Center to Close for Repairs Park Closure
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.

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Hawk Creek Lane Restriction at Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area Park Closure
Due to undercutting action of Hawk Creek on the access road between the Hawk Creek campground and boat launch, the road will be reduced to one lane until further notice. Use caution while on this road.

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Park Events

Fur Trade Festival
Join park rangers and Northwest Fur Trade Historians for this free family-friendly event! This event will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 9 am to 4 pm, at the Kettle Falls Historical Center, 1188 St Pauls Mission Rd, Kettle Falls, WA 99141.   Take a step back in time, into our living history encampment to learn about the Fur Trade and what life looked like in this area almost 200 years ago. Enjoy how traders lived, trapped, hunted, dressed, and communicated in the 1800s.   Historical fur trader demonstrations include:
  • Fort Colvile history
  • Women’s history
  • Sign talk and language
  • Animal trapping
  • Trading items
  • Reenactments
Kettle Falls Historical Center will be open for the event weekend. Parking is available. For more information, contact Lake Roosevelt at 509-754-7800.

Location: Kettle Falls Historical Center 1188 St Pauls Mission Rd, Kettle Falls, WA 99141

Date: May 16, 2026 12:00am to May 16, 2026 12:00am

Paid Event

Fish Fest at Fort Spokane Day Use Area
Reel in the afternoon with Lake Roosevelt at this free family-friendly fishing festival! Join us Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 12 pm to 4 pm at the Fort Spokane Day Use Area, located jalong SR-25, across the road from Fort Spokane Campground. Learn how to cast, reel, try to catch a fish, and earn a Junior Angler Badge! Free fishing poles provided to kids 14 and under while supplies last.   This program was made possible in part by a grant from the National Park Foundation.

Location: This event will take place on the grassy area at Fort Spokane Day Use Area.

Date: Jun 6, 2026 12:00am to Jun 6, 2026 12:00am

Paid Event

Visitor Center & Contacts

📍 Physical Address:
Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area
1008 Crest Drive
Coulee Dam, WA 99116

🏤 Mailing Address:
Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area
1008 Crest Drive
Coulee Dam, WA 99116

📞 Voice Phone: 509-754-7800

✉️ Email: laro_web_master@nps.gov

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