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.
Photo: NPS / J. Woerner / NPS
About 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.
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Driving times from Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.
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All Park Hours
- Mon
- All Day
- Tue
- All Day
- Wed
- All Day
- Thu
- All Day
- Fri
- All Day
- Sat
- All Day
- Sun
- All Day
Activities
Getting there
Lake Roosevelt is generally a cool or cold place from fall through spring with overcast skies. In the summer, the skies clear and present warm to hot days. More information on weather can be found under Alerts and Conditions.
Frequently asked questions
- What is there to do at Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area?
- Popular activities include Astronomy, Auto and ATV, Boating, Camping, Canoe or Kayak Camping, Canoe or Kayak Camping.
- Which national parks are within a day's drive of Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area?
- Within about a day's drive you can reach Ice Age Floods National Geologic Trail (4 h 52 min), Whitman Mission National Historic Site (5 h 59 min), North Cascades National Park (6 h 7 min), Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park (6 h 54 min), Wing Luke Museum Affiliated Area (6 h 55 min), Nez Perce National Historical Park (7 h 8 min).