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Looking down Lake Roosevelt with clear skies and treed shorelines.

People canoeing down Lake Roosevelt on a day with blue skies.

Visitors enjoying canoeing around the Hawk Creek area.

A glow is coming over the horizon and bringing first light to Lake Roosevelt and Crescent Bay Lake.

The glow of first light is hitting Lake Roosevelt and Crescent Bay Lake.

Snow falls over a small peninsula with its clear reflection over the waters.

Physical Address:

Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area

1008 Crest Drive

Coulee Dam, WA 99116

Mailing Address:

Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area

1008 Crest Drive

Coulee Dam, WA 99116

contact-details

Phone Number: 509-754-7800 Voice

Email Address: laro_web_master@nps.gov
Description: Our rangers will get back to you as soon as possible with any questions or comments.

Fees

Entrance Fees

Entrance Passes

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.

park designation:National Recreation Area

Directions:

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.

For detailed directions, please visit this link.

Directions

Operating Hours:

All Park Hours

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.

Weather Information:

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.