Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area
WA
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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.
Things To Do
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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. Check the Boat Launch section for minimum reservoir/lake elevations for access points.
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. Learn about launch fees and permits here. Check the Boat Launch section for minimum reservoir/lake elevations for access points.
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.
Become A Lake Roosevelt Junior Ranger
Download the activity book and earn your badge to become a Junior Ranger OR follow the link to the web site to find accessible activities for all ages: make a podcast, create a play, write or act out a story, pretend the floor is lava!
Hike the Sentinel Trail
Located at Fort Spokane, this self-guided trail navigates to trailside markers telling the story of the people who lived and worked here in the late 1800s. For the adventurous, take the Bluff Trail 300 feet to the top of the bluff, with spectacular views of the fort grounds and the confluence of the rivers.
Hike the Mission Point Trail
A half-mile loop trail along a relatively flat bluff takes you through standing pine forests to the edge of Lake Roosevelt. From there you can see the site of Kettle Falls, a place used for millennia by the local tribes for salmon fishing.
Available Activities
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.
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.
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All Park 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.
