Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area · Washington

Closure Caution See 3 current alerts

Various motorboats on a blue lake, landscaped by tall tree filled hills.
Photo: NPS / J. Woerner

Current alerts (3)

  • Closure

    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 October 30. The closure is necessary to keep visitors, staff, and construction crews safe during the Hawk Creek Road Improvements and Stabilization Project. It may be extended to next spring, if needed.

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  • Closure

    Fort Spokane boat launch & day use open; Campground open with some closures

    Fort Spokane Campground has re-opened to the public with minimal closures as of 8/14/2026. 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. The Fort Spokane day use area and boat launch remain open. Please continue to use caution throughout these areas.

  • Caution

    Fall 2026 Prescribed Fire Notice at Lake Roosevelt

    Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area may implement the following prescribed burn during fall 2026.

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Hours

All Park Hours

Every dayAll Day

The park is open 24 hours per day, unless otherwise designated. Day use areas are open from dawn until dusk. Administrative buildings are closed to public.

Visitor centers

Fort Spokane Visitor Center and Museum Closed today

Fort Spokane Visitor Center and Museum

Today: Closed (Visitor Center Off Season, Sep 3 – May 22)

Usual hours

Monday – ThursdayClosed
Friday – Sunday9:30AM - 5:00PM

Fort Spokane Visitor Center is temporarily closed while crews complete major repairs to the historic building. Portions of the parade grounds remain open, but parking is limited and no restrooms are available at the site. It is expected to reopen in July.

Visitor center page on nps.gov

About this park

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.