Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area
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.
From Spokane Take I-90 West At Exit 277, merge onto US-2 toward Davenport/Fairchild AFB/Spokane Airport Just past Wilbur, turn right onto WA-21 Stay left onto Highway 174 Turn right onto WA-155 Stay on WA-155 past Grand Coulee Dam and into the town of Coulee Dam Cross the Columbia River and continue on WA-155 Turn right onto Crest Drive and follow up the hill. The Headquarters Office is located on the left
- Boating
- Camping
- Canoe or Kayak Camping
- Car or Front Country Camping
- Group Camping
- RV Camping
- Fishing
- Freshwater Fishing
- Food
- Picnicking
- Guided Tours
- Self-Guided Tours - Walking
- Hands-On
- Citizen Science
- Volunteer Vacation
- Hiking
- Front-Country Hiking
- Hunting and Gathering
- Hunting
- Paddling
- Canoeing
- Canoe or Kayak Camping
- Kayaking
- Junior Ranger Program
- Swimming
- Freshwater Swimming
- Park Film
- Museum Exhibits
- Colonization and Settlement
- Commerce
- Trade
- Explorers and Expeditions
- Forts
- Military
- Native American Heritage
- Religion and Spirituality
- Schools and Education
- Animals
- Birds
- Fish
- Geology
- Trails
Lake Roosevelt 1
Looking down Lake Roosevelt with clear skies and treed shorelines.
Lake Roosevelt 2
Visitors enjoying canoeing around the Hawk Creek area.
Lake Roosevelt 3
The glow of first light is hitting Lake Roosevelt and Crescent Bay Lake.
Lake Roosevelt 4
Snow falls over a small peninsula with its clear reflection over the waters.