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.
2026 Total Fire Restrictions Implemented
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.
2026 Fish Fest
Information on 2026 Fish Fest at Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area.
Hawk Creek Area Closed for 2026 Recreation Season
The Hawk Creek Campground and boat launch area will close to all public access starting April 16 through Oct. 6.
Fort Spokane Museum and Visitor Center to Close for Repairs
Information on the temporary closure of the Fort Spokane Museum and Visitor Center.
Spring 2026 Prescribed Fire Burning Notice
Information on potential prescribed fire locations at Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area.
Various motorboats on a blue lake, landscaped by tall tree filled hills.
Photo by NPS / J. Woerner
Purple flowers with green leaves grow over the cliffside while a boat motors over blue lake water.
Photo by NPS / N. Olson
Scattered beach umbrellas shade various people sitting in chairs at a lakeside beach.
Photo by NPS / J. Woerner
Stormy clouds over a blue lake with a rainbow stretching from one side of the lake to the other.
Photo by NPS Photo
Warm and purple hues light up the sky and water as a kayaker in a red kayak paddles along.
Photo by NPS / J. Woerner
Tan and green plants create a hillside overlooking a blue lake, grey mountains, and a light blue sky
Photo by NPS Photo
A boater navigates on a grey waterway through green grasses with tall dark green trees behind them.
Photo by NPS / J. Woerner
A pond surrounded by dark green plants reflects a cloudy sky and tall green pine trees.
Photo by NPS / N. Olson
Snow covered landscape has three trees, two with brown leaves, and one with none.
Photo by NPS Photo