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Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area

National Park Service
DesignationRecreation area
StateWA
Managed byNational Park Service
Best seasonJun–Sep
On the map
Map showing the location of Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area

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.

Things to do

BoatingCampingFishingHikingSwimming

When to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Best Jun–SepAverage low–high: 54–78°FAverage monthly sunny share of daylight: 61%3.0 wet days / month
Weather data & source

Each figure averages the highlighted months. 2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Plan your visit

Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area is managed by National Park Service. Check current conditions, permits, and reservations before you go.

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