Porcupine Bay Campground
Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area
Porcupine Bay Campground is a popular amoung campers and boaters alike. It is nestled amount ponderosa pines and shrubs along the Spokane Arm of Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area.
Lake Roosevelt is a 130-mile lake of the Columbia River created by the Grand Coulee Dam. Named after President Franklin D. Roosevelt, it is part of the Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area and managed by the National Park Service.
The campground has 31 individual sites. It is open year-round, however drinking water is shut off in winter and sites are not plowed. Davenport is the closest town for campers to replenish basic goods.
This campground is by reservation only. No first come sites available.
Notifications and Alerts
Campground closed for the winter. During winter operations at Lake Roosevelt's campgrounds camping will only be available at Spring Canyon, Fort Spokane and Kettle Falls campgrounds.
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Water has been turned off for the season. There are CXT toilets available for your use. Please plan accordingly.
Fee Changes Beginning in 2025 at Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area
https://www.nps.gov/laro/learn/news/fee-changes-beginning-in-2025.htm
Need to Know
Reservation only campground. No first come first served sites available. Reservation only. For reservations book here, or call 877-444-6777. There is no cell service so make sure to make your reservations in advance.
There are no electricity, water or sewer site hookups.
Flush toilets are available and water faucets turned on May 1st to September 30, weather permitting.
Pets are allowed, but must be restrained at all times.
No livestock.
No off-road vehicles permitted.
No off-road parking; park in designated areas only.
No metal detectors or collecting artifacts allowed.
Bring confirmation with you. Transfer the confirmation information onto the green slips located at the Fee Board as you enter the campground. Hang filled out tag at your site.
No generator usuage during our Quiet Hours of 10 PM - 6 AM.
Fires are permitted in the fire rings year-round, EXCEPT when the fire danger rating reaches a critical level as indicated by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources for the area that includes Lake Roosevelt NRA.
Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more.
Weekly Boat Launch Permits must be purchased on line at https://www.pay.gov/public/form/start/656441199 . Please purchase prior to your trip. Annual Boat Launch Permits are available in person by vendor only.
For additional park information including other camping regulations, visit https://www.nps.gov/laro/index.htm or call 509-754-7889. Reservations can be booked in this site or by calling 877-444-6777.
Natural Features
Porcupine Bay lies on the water amidst Ponderosa pines and shrubs. It is located on the Spokane Arm of Lake Roosevelt. The lake has comfortable temperatures during summer, even though much of the water originates from glaciers and snow in the cold, high Canadian Rockies. The lake area is abundant with wildlife, including moose, elk, deer, bighorn sheep, birds and fish.
Nearby Attractions
Ft. Spokane Visitor center is 10 miles north on HWY 25 from the turn off to Porcupine Bay Campground. It is open during the day From Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Recreation
Porcupine Bay is located along the shoreline of the Spokane River giving it a secluded feel. Birders often see Peregrine falcons, Blue herons, finches, Bald eagles, osprey and even the occasional Golden eagle.
The lake is abundant with walleye, bass, rainbow trout and salmon, making it a popular place for fishing throughout the year; however, the bay does freeze in winter.
Changes & Cancellations
All changes and cancellations must be made through recreation.gov
Late Cancellations or Cancellations within the Cut-off Window
Individual Campsites: A customer who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee.
Contact Information
Mailing Address
Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area ATTN: Fee Program Manager 44150 District Office Lane N. Davenport WA 99122
Physical Address
Porcupine Bay Rd. Davenport WA 99122
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 509-754-7889
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
Take State Highway 2 west of Spokane for 32 miles. Turn north on State Highway 25 at the town of Davenport and travel 12 miles. Take a right on Porcupine Bay Rd. Follow the road about 7 miles to the campground.
Available Campsites
- Site 09, Loop 1, Type Walk To
- Site 14, Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 17, Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 15, Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 13, Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 11, Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 07, Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 03, Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 08, Loop 1, Type Walk To
- Site 01, Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 05, Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 04, Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 19, Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 02, Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 20, Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 12, Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 18, Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 16, Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 06, Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 10, Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
