Life on the Great River of the West
The mighty Columbia River has drawn people to its waters for over 9,000 years. Plateau peoples thrived on its rich fisheries. Trappers and traders plied its currents and rapids. The last frontier post stood watch on its shores. Grand Coulee Dam transformed the river into Lake Roosevelt. Its salmon lost, the new reservoir helped power the Northwest. Today, its scenery and stories wait for you.
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Find Your Place
Most of our campsites are first-come, first-served, but use our Recreation.gov site to reserve space at our most popular campgrounds.
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Share Your Memories
At Lake Roosevelt, we want to connect with you and to meet you throughout the year where you are and where you expect us to be. What brings you here?
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The River's Classroom
Bring your classroom to the park, or the park to your classroom. Learn more about the mighty Columbia River with one of our education programs.
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Did You Know?
Fire is a natural part of Lake Roosevelt's dry forest and desert environment. Park fire fighters, to protect nearby landowners, manage the forest by extinguishing any wildfire, as well as thin, pile up, and burn excess vegetation in winter. Prescribed fires may be lit to burn what is left.