Beginning Sunday afternoon, March 16, 2025, the lower parking lot at the Spring Canyon boat launch will close for the boat launch seawall replacement. The boat launch will remain open, but dock access will be limited. The upper parking lot will be open. More
Hawk Creek Lane Restriction at Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area
Due to undercutting action of Hawk Creek on the access road between the Hawk Creek campground and boat launch, the road will be reduced to one lane until further notice. Use caution while on this road. More
Park fish cleaning stations will remain closed while the NPS researches and tests better alternatives. This closure includes the restroom facility located at the Fort Spokane boat launch. More
Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area 1008 Crest Drive Coulee Dam, WA99116
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.
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.
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.
Entrance Fee-free
This site is fee-free year-round. No entrance fee or pass is required.
Located in the former guardhouse of historic Fort Spokane, the visitor center and museum are open seasonally from Memorial Day to Labor Day of each year. This facility has no entrance fee.
During the summer of 2024, the Fort Spokane Visitor Center and Museum will be open Thursday through Monday, 9:30 am to 5pm. These hours begin May 23 and end September 2.
For an audio description of the park brochure, visit the Publications or Accessibility page of our website: nps.gov/laro
Closed today
Current Hours (Visitor Center Off Season)
September 3–May 22
Every Day:Closed
Standard Hours
Sunday and Monday:9:30 AM–5:00 PM
Tuesday and Wednesday:Closed
Thursday-Saturday:9:30 AM–5:00 PM
During the summer of 2024, the Fort Spokane Visitor Center and Museum will be open Thursday through Monday, 9:30 am to 5pm. These hours begin May 23 and end September 2.
Closures & Seasonal Exceptions
Visitor Center Off Season
September 3–May 22
Every Day:Closed
Holidays
2025–2026
New Year's Day
January 1, 2026
Closed
Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 19, 2026
Closed
Washington's Birthday
February 16, 2026
Closed
Columbus Day
October 13, 2025
Closed
Veterans Day
November 11, 2025
Closed
Thanksgiving Day
November 27, 2025
Closed
Christmas Day
December 25, 2025
Closed
Holiday
Date
Hours
Public WiFi is not available.
Cellular service is spotty at Lake Roosevelt. Available service is dependent on your service provider and distance from a more urban area such as Kettle Falls or Grand Coulee. For campground specific cell phone coverage, please check on recreation.gov on that specific campground page. Internet service can be found in several of our gateway communities. There is no internet service provided by the National Park Service.
