Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area

Looking down Lake Roosevelt with clear skies and treed shorelines.
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.
Map showing location of park.
2024 National Public Lands Day at Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area
Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area invites you to join volunteers nationwide for nation’s largest single-day volunteer effort for public lands known as National Public Lands Day. On September 28, from 10 am – 12 pm, we’re hosting litter pick-up events in three park locations: Hunters, Kettle Falls, and Spring Canyon.
Public Comment Period for Proposed Fee Increases
Announcing a public comment period for proposed fee increases at Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area.
2024 Total Fire Restrictions in Effect
All fires are prohibited beginning Thursday, July 11, 2024.
Spring 2024 Prescribed Fire Burning Notice
Prescribed fire location notice for spring 2024.
Looking down Lake Roosevelt with clear skies and treed shorelines.
Photo by NPS Photo
People canoeing down Lake Roosevelt on a day with blue skies.
Photo by NPS Photo
A glow is coming over the horizon and bringing first light to Lake Roosevelt and Crescent Bay Lake.
Photo by NPS/Bausch
Snow falls over a small peninsula with its clear reflection over the waters.
Photo by NPS/Cadwell