Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area

About Lake Roosevelt

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.

Hours

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.

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 on weather can be found under Alerts and Conditions.

Things to do

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