Lake Roosevelt Recreation Area

The mighty Columbia River has drawn people to its waters for over 9,000 years. Historically the rich fishery of the river was used for survival and prosperity. Today Lake Roosevelts visitors continue to enjoy the rivers recreational offerings of fishing, camping, hunting and boating. Visit Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area and experience life on the river past and present.

LAKE ROOSEVELT NATIOAL RECREATION AREA

. Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area is one of a few National Park Service units to allow hunting. Hunting within the boundaries of Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area is a recognized recreational activity at times and locations designated as open for hunting.

HUNTING

Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area has 27 public campgrounds and boat-in-only campgrounds. Facilities vary in each andare listed in thechart below. Some campgrounds have individualsites, as well as large group sites that can be reserved. Individual sites have a fire ring, picnic table and paved parking pads that are eitherpull-through or back-in pads. Campgrounds have sites that will fit most large RVs. There are no hook-ups in any of the campgrounds.

CAMPING

Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area has 22 public boat launches and offers a wide variety of boating experiences for every type of watercraft from canoes to sailboats. Seasonal fluctuations regularly affect lake levels and access to boat launch facilities.

BOATING

A dry, sunny climate predominates at Lake Roosevelt in the summer months. As you go father north, it becomes cooler and more wet. In the summer temperatures range from 75 to 100 degrees F during the day, and from 50 to 60 degrees F at night. Spring and fall are cooler but still pleasant. The weather can be dramatically different from one end of the lake to the other.CLIMATE

So what are you waiting for? Come on out to Lake Roosevelt for a vacation of a lifetime!

CLOSING

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