Lake Roosevelt NPS

06/01/2026

Update: all campgrounds are fully operational again!

Water and power are back at Evans Campground. Drinking water, flush toilets, and dump station are back up and running. Gifford Campground is also fully operational.

Thank you for your patience as our maintenance staff and the utility companies worked hard over the weekend to make sure services were back on and safe for campers!

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Image: A grey asphalt road is surrounded by warm brown pine trees with pointy green needles that extend out of the frame. A white pickup truck is parked to the left at a campsite. A black pickup truck with a white striped trailer is off the right at a different campsite.

05/29/2026

⚠️ Alert: Campground changes in effect at Evans and Gifford Campground.

Due to severe weather on 5/28/2026, the following changes are in effect:

Evans Campground: there is currently no power or water. The dump station is closed. The campground remains open and vault toilets are open and available. Please bring your own water for drinking, cleaning, and other needs. Power and water service may be unavailable for a few days while utility crews make repairs.

Gifford Campground: campground is open while safety crews are inspecting the area for hazard trees. A few campsites remain closed until inspections are complete. Short, temporary access delays may occur.

Check for current alerts at https://www.nps.gov/laro/planyourvisit/conditions.htm.

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Image: Rain drops create ripple markings on grey blue water, bordered by dark grey rocks and scattered reeds sticking out of the water.

05/29/2026

We are flippin’ out because Fish Fest is in 8 days! 🎣🐟🦺

On Saturday, June 6, 2026, we will be hosting this family-friendly fishing festival at Fort Spokane Day Use Area at Lake Roosevelt from 12 pm to 4 pm. Learn how to set up your fishing pole, reel, and hopefully catch a fish! Participants are welcome to bring their own fishing gear, but poles are available for kids 14 and under (while supplies last). Booths will be set up to help you become the best Junior Angler you can be!

Can’t wait to see you all for this fantastic fishing festival full of fabulous festivities and free fun!

Fish Fest Event Details: https://www.facebook.com/events/1508932334258758

Images:

1) Four rangers in grey shirts and green pants are smiling towards the camera. They are stationed around a green table that reads “Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area.” Two are standing and two are sitting. Surrounding them are brown goodie bags and fishing poles.
2) A sandy beach with people scattered in and out of the water, many of the people in the water are holding fishing rods. On the beach there are people sitting in chairs and picnic tables with tall deciduous trees and green grass behind them. Scrubby rolling hills and a bright almost white sky are in the distance. Text overlays in the sky “Fish Fest, Fort Spokane, Saturday, June 6, 2026, 12 pm – 4 pm.”

05/28/2026

Lake levels at Lake Roosevelt could rise quickly in the next couple of weeks, as much as 10 feet!

Lake Roosevelt is a working reservoir, so lake levels can fluctuate within a matter of hours. Lake level elevations can range between 1208 feet and 1290 feet over the course of the year. As lake levels rise, more boat launches will be available during the summer along Lake Roosevelt. Double check that lake levels are high enough at your preferred boat launch before hauling your boat.

Higher lake levels also mean less shoreline. If you plan to shoreline camp via boat over the next few weeks, make sure your campsite is set up far away from the water on dry ground. Keep an eye on your boat if it is anchored to the beach!

To check current lake levels, visit NOAA at https://water.noaa.gov/gauges/gcdw1 or call the Bureau of Reclamation at (800) 824-4916.

Boating at Lake Roosevelt: https://www.nps.gov/laro/planyourvisit/boating.htm

Shoreline camping at Lake Roosevelt: https://www.nps.gov/laro/planyourvisit/boat-camping.htm

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Image: A white motorboat with black awnings moves through reflective blue lake water. There are three people on board the boat. In the background, rolling tan hills spread along the landscape and puffy white clouds decorate a pale blue sky on a sunny day.

05/28/2026

Fish Fest 2026 is coming up! Join us at Fort Spokane on June 6 for free, family-friendly fishing fun. Get all the details in our full news release: https://www.nps.gov/laro/learn/news/2026-fish-fest.htm.

Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1508932334258758

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Image:
1) A woman wearing a grey shirt and black sunglasses smiles at the camera and holds up a grey fish with dark and white accents with two hands.
2) A sandy beach with people scattered in and out of the water, many of the people in the water are holding fishing rods. On the beach there are people sitting in chairs and picnic tables with tall deciduous trees and green grass behind them. Scrubby rolling hills and a bright almost white sky are in the distance. Text overlays in the sky “Fish Fest, Fort Spokane, Saturday, June 6, 2026, 12 pm – 4 pm.”

05/23/2026

Memorial Day weekend serves as the unofficial kick off to summer season at Lake Roosevelt! As the park comes back to life this holiday weekend, here are a few reminders to stay happy and safe:

🏕️ Most of our campgrounds are fully booked. Reservations are needed to camp at Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area. Check Recreation.gov or call (877) 444-6777 to see what may still be available and make your reservations for the future now.

☀️ Temperatures are starting to creep up this weekend, but we are still in the time of year where weather can be unpredictable. Prepare for all seasons this weekend! It might be sunny one moment and rainy the next!

🥶 And even if it is sunny and warm, the water is still very cold! Hypothermia is a serious threat in the early months of summer. If you’re in or around the water, wear a PFD or Personal Flotation Device and keep an eye on children and pets.

🗑️ Trash services are limited. and plan to pack out all your garbage with you to dispose of at home. and minimize your impact in the park!

🔥 Campfires are currently allowed! We currently do not have any burn restrictions, so make some smores and stay warm out there. Remember to follow all rules, such as having fires only in designated fire rings or on the shoreline below the full pool line, to never leave your fire unattended, and to fully extinguish all fires.

🎣 What are you looking forward to this weekend?

NPS / J. Woerner

Image: Clear blue skies on a sunny day as scattered people sit on towels and camping chairs with multicolored beach umbrellas on a sandy shoreline. Shimmering aqua-blue water ripples on the horizon and a few people are swimming in the distance.

05/22/2026

05/16/2026

Join us for Fish Fest and reel in the day by enjoying the great trout-doors! Erm… we mean great outdoors! 🎣🐟

On Saturday, June 6, 2026, we will be hosting this family-friendly fishing festival at Fort Spokane Day Use Area at Lake Roosevelt from 12 pm to 4 pm. Learn how to set up your fishing pole, reel, and hopefully catch a fish! Participants are welcome to bring their own fishing gear, but poles are available for kids 14 and under (while supplies last). Booths will be set up to help you become the best Junior Angler you can be!

Wait a minnow! Before you go, got any good fish puns? Hit us with your bass ones below!

Fish Fest Event Details: https://www.facebook.com/events/1508932334258758

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Image: A sandy beach with people scattered in and out of the water, many of the people in the water are holding fishing rods. On the beach there are people sitting in chairs and picnic tables with tall deciduous trees and green grass behind them. Scrubby rolling hills and a bright almost white sky are in the distance. Text overlays in the sky “Fish Fest, Fort Spokane, Saturday, June 6, 2026, 12 pm – 4 pm.”

05/09/2026

It’s almost time to travel back to the 1800s!

Fur Trade Festival begins in one week! This free family-friendly event is open to the public and looks at life in the Kettle Falls area almost 200 years ago! Enjoy how traders lived, trapped, hunted, dressed, and communicated during this period of time.

Join us on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 9 am to 4 pm for this event. It is located at the Kettle Falls Historical Center, 1188 St Pauls Mission Rd, Kettle Falls, WA 99141.

Learn more: https://www.facebook.com/events/1897318604319367/

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Image: Graphic with tan wrinkled paper background. It reads “Fur Trade Festival, Saturday, May 16, 2026, 9 am to 4 pm, 9 am to 4 pm. Travel back in time with Northwest Fur Trade Historians for demonstrations and reenactments at the Kettle Falls Historical Center.”

05/07/2026

We are still looking for volunteer campground hosts for Lake Roosevelt this summer! 🏕️ There are three locations open: Spring Canyon, Porcupine Bay, and Kettle Falls.

Campground hosts reside in the campground and perform a variety of tasks such as answering questions, collecting statistics, directing visitors to their sites, and helping maintain the campground. In general, hosts are the “eyes and ears” of the park. They allow for quality camping experiences for all visitors. Official volunteer uniform must be worn. Hosts must have their own fifth wheel or RV and be able to commit to a minimum of 32 hours a week and be able to work through Labor Day weekend. Position includes a free camping spot and all hookups are included!

Spring Canyon: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/volunteer-opportunity/a09SJ00000NaceDYAR/campground-host-spring-canyon
Porcupine Bay: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/volunteer-opportunity/a09SJ00000Jg8xVYAR/campground-host-porcupine-bay
Kettle Falls: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/volunteer-opportunity/a09SJ00000JgHEPYA3/campground-host-kettle-falls

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Image: An open gravel campsite with a rusted campfire ring is surrounded by three short trees and scattered tents in the background, indicating occupied campsites surrounding the open site. Bright light streams in, but trees create patches of shade on the ground.