Lake Roosevelt NPS

08/20/2026

The National Park Service has selected Devon Bradley as superintendent of Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area. He will assume the role October 4, 2026.

Devon brings nearly three decades of military and federal government experience to the position, with extensive experience in park operations, facilities management, budgeting, project management and organizational leadership.

Full press release: https://www.nps.gov/laro/learn/news/lake-roosevelt-national-recreation-area-welcomes-new-superintendent.htm

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Image: Portrait of a male park ranger with a wide-brimmed straw hat, black-rimmed glasses, and a grey button-down shirt smiles for the camera.

08/19/2026

Road trip status: Boat in tow! 🛥️💨

Every year members from Aids to Navigation Team Kennewick transport their 26-foot Trailerable Aids to Navigation Boat three hours north for a very important mission: keeping Lake Roosevelt safe! 🌲🌊

Spanning 150 miles, this massive reservoir attracts over a million visitors every summer and powers the Grand Coulee Dam (generating energy for 2 million homes! ⚡🏡). Because it’s a man-made reservoir, water depths can be highly unpredictable.

That’s where we come in! Our team services remote buoys and beacons that only get maintenance done once a year. By keeping these navigation aids in top shape, we’re proud to support our partners at the National Park Service and ensure everyone has a safe, successful boating season in the Pacific Northwest.

How are you spending your time on the water this summer? Let us know below! 👇



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08/14/2026

⚠️ Fort Spokane Campground Update 🏕️

As of today, August 14, 2026, Fort Spokane Campground has re-opened to the public with minimal closures. Sites 39, 40, 41, 50, and walk-in sites 64-68 will remain closed for the foreseeable future due to fire damage and hazard trees. ⚠️ Caution tape and closure signs have been posted for visitor safety. Please remain in open areas of the campground only.

Thanks to the public for your patience as staff verified the campground could be opened safely. Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area remains in a fire ban 🚫🔥; self-contained propane or gas cook stoves and lanterns are permitted. Propane campfires, charcoal, and other open flames are prohibited.

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Image: A white A-frame sign with a red sign reading “Area Closed: Do Not Enter” stands in front of a strip of yellow caution tape. Behind the tape, tall pine trees stand several feet apart with charred black ground in between them, indicating a recent burn in the area.

08/13/2026

We are currently hiring a Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor in each district of the park. Please note that this role is only open to current National Park Service employees, Career Transition eligibles, and Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act hiring authorities (more information on the job listing).

This role will primarily supervise trade and labor work on a regular basis. There are three vacancies, one in each district: Coulee Dam, Fort Spokane (listed as Davenport), and Kettle Falls, WA.

Please note that USAJobs has a new 2-page resume requirement. More information can be found on USAJobs.gov. This position is open as of today and closes on August 27th at 9 pm Pacific Time.

Apply on USAJobs: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/880506700

Need some help putting together a federal resume? The park has some tips here: https://www.nps.gov/laro/getinvolved/workwithus.htm

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Image: A large yellow construction vehicle prepares to lift brown wood planks from the ground. Adjacent are multiple piles of old brown wood planks, fencing, and a large grey garbage truck. Two men in grey shirts and green pants have a conversation. The landscape is made up of dried tan grass and a large red barn is situated in the background.

08/08/2026

Air quality continues to range between unhealthy to hazardous on the AQI scales. Please use caution and avoid outdoor exposure if possible. Winds can shift and cause air quality to change quickly. Check AQI levels along the lake before going outdoors: https://www.airnow.gov/

Hi folks. Wildfire smoke has greatly reduced air quality across portions of central and eastern WA and north ID this afternoon. Take precautions and stay safe. Here are a few links for monitoring.
https://fire.airnow.gov
https://airqualitymap.ecology.wa.gov
https://airquality.deq.idaho.gov/home/map

08/06/2026

⚠️ Fort Spokane Area Update

🚤 Fort Spokane day use area and boat launch will re-open to the public on August 7, 2026.
🚫 Fort Spokane campground remains closed until further notice for visitor safety as fire crews continue to evaluate the burn area due to the Mitre Rock Fire.

Please use caution in the re-opened Fort Spokane areas as the Mitre Rock Fire is still an active fire on the north side of the Spokane River and AQI is regularly in the unhealthy category or higher. Please see Mitre Rock Fire for updates. We appreciate your patience and concern during this time.

NPS / H. Wood

Image: Heavy smoke creates hazy skies over a tree lined landscape. In the center, a large grey area signifies a burned zone, outlined by tan grassy fields and tall green pine trees.

08/02/2026

Out of an abundance of caution, Fort Spokane Campground and Camp Na-Bor-Lee have been evacuated. Please avoid the area.

STEVENS COUNTY, Wash. -- Spokane Tribal Police has issued Level 3 (GO NOW!) evacuations from the Fort Spokane bridge to Enterprise Road.

08/01/2026

Reminder Lake Roosevelt Boaters:

There are several active fires around Lake Roosevelt and firefighting aircraft are using Lake Roosevelt as a water source. Aircraft often approach at low altitudes with very limited warning.

You must take action immediately if aircraft are approaching:
• Move to the shoreline and slow down
• Clear the center of the lake at once
• Keep wakes low
• Give aircraft full, unobstructed access
• Remain alert to rapidly changing fire response activity

Your cooperation is critical to firefighter and visitor safety. Stay alert and be ready to move without hesitation.



Images:
1) A dark shadowed prop airplane sprays water below over a pine tree covered landscape. A dark blue body of water is in the foreground and clear blue skies with white puffy clouds are behind. A smaller red prop airplane flies behind in the distance.
2) The image is a safety notice titled “Warning to All Watercraft.” It shows an illustrated firefighting helicopter lowering a hose into a lake and a prop airplane scooping water. Text warns boaters that lakes may be used by aircraft collecting water and instructs them to clear the center of the lake, stay near the shore, and avoid creating wake. Several agency logos appear at the bottom.

07/29/2026

📌Update: Restrooms at Kettle Falls Day Use were reopened the afternoon of Wednesday, July 29, 2026, thanks to our maintenance team. New mirrors have been ordered and will be installed as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience.

Due to vandalism, the Kettle Falls Day Use Area restrooms are currently closed until further notice. Sometime on Sunday or early Monday mirrors were broken, fixtures damaged, and debris spread throughout the facility. Repairs and cleanup are now required before the restrooms can safely reopen.

When facilities are vandalized, it affects every visitor who relies on these spaces, and it redirects staff time away from serving the broader needs of the area.

If you have information about who may have caused the damage, please contact the Kettle Falls Ranger Station at 509‑754‑7872.

Thank you for helping protect shared spaces and keeping Lake Roosevelt welcoming for everyone.



Image 1: NPS
The photo shows a damaged public restroom interior. Two wall‑mounted sinks sit beneath two rectangular mirrors, both of which are broken with large sections missing. The floor is scattered with broken mirror pieces, paper towels, plastic parts, and trash. A mounted soap dispenser appears broken, and a metal paper‑towel box is attached to the wall. The space looks heavily littered and disrupted.

Image 2: NPS
The photo shows a restroom stall area filled with scattered paper towels and long strands of toilet paper draped across and wrapped around multiple stall dividers. A large trash can lies tipped over on the floor. The floor is covered with paper debris and small items. The stalls, dividers, and urinal are intact, but the area appears heavily vandalized and messy.

07/28/2026

Attention Lake Roosevelt Boaters:
There are several active fires around Lake Roosevelt, and firefighting aircraft are using Lake Roosevelt as a water source. Aircraft often approach at low altitudes with very limited warning.
You must take action immediately if aircraft are approaching:
• Move to the shoreline and slow down
• Clear the center of the lake at once
• Keep wakes low
• Give aircraft full, unobstructed access
• Remain alert to rapidly changing fire response activity
Your cooperation is critical to firefighter and visitor safety. Stay alert and be ready to move without hesitation.

Image
The image is a safety notice titled “Warning to All Watercraft.” It shows an illustrated firefighting helicopter lowering a hose into a lake and a motorboat creating a wake nearby. Text warns boaters that lakes may be used by aircraft collecting water and instructs them to clear the center of the lake, stay near the shore, and avoid creating wake. Several agency logos appear at the bottom.