Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area
Designation: National Recreation Area
Location: Washington
📘 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.
Credit: NPS Photo
Visitors enjoying canoeing around the Hawk Creek area.
Credit: NPS Photo
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.
Credit: NPS/Cadwell
Activities
Topics
Operating Hours
Entrance Fees
No entrance fees listed.
Entrance Passes
No entrance passes listed.
3-Day Weather Forecast
Thursday, Apr 16
Sunny
High: 55.2°F | Low: 35.6°F
Humidity: 47%
Wind: 8.7 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 0.9
Sunrise: 06:00 AM
Sunset: 07:46 PM
Moon: Waning Crescent (3%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 34.3°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Friday, Apr 17
Sunny
High: 54°F | Low: 30.3°F
Humidity: 45%
Wind: 7.6 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 1.3
Sunrise: 05:59 AM
Sunset: 07:47 PM
Moon: New Moon (0%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 34°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Saturday, Apr 18
Sunny
High: 62.6°F | Low: 32.7°F
Humidity: 43%
Wind: 6 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 1.5
Sunrise: 05:57 AM
Sunset: 07:48 PM
Moon: Waxing Crescent (1%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 36.7°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Weather Alerts (2)
Freeze Warning issued April 15 at 1:12AM PDT until April 16 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Effective: Apr 15, 2026 4:12am
Expires: Apr 16, 2026 11:00am
* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 28 degrees expected.
* WHERE...Creston, Coulee City, Ritzville, Wilbur, Harrington, Grand
Coulee, and Odessa.
* WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 AM PDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.
Freeze Warning issued April 16 at 10:49AM PDT until April 17 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Effective: Apr 16, 2026 1:49pm
Expires: Apr 17, 2026 3:00am
* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 27 degrees expected.
* WHERE...Wilbur, Creston, Clarkston, Pomeroy, Lewiston, Number 1
Canyon, Odessa, Grand Coulee, Alpowa Summit, Ephrata, Entiat,
Moses Lake, Harrington, Cashmere, Number 2 Canyon, Othello,
Ritzville, Pangborn Airport, Chelan, Gifford, Culdesac, Quincy,
Peck, Lewiston Grade, Lapwai, Coulee City, and Wenatchee.
* WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 AM PDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.
Park Alerts
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