Spring Canyon

Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area

Spring Canyon Campground, on the shoreline of Lake Roosevelt, is perfect for those who enjoy being on the water. The 130-mile long lake is a feature of the Columbia River created by the Grand Coulee Dam. The lake is named after President Franklin D. Roosevelt and is a part of the Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area, managed by the National Park Service.

Campers have the convenience of a day-use swimming area and plenty of space to sit back and soak up the summer sun and cooler days of spring and fall.

This large campground offers 78 individual campsites. A boat ramp and docks within the facility provide easy access to the water. Trailers may use the site, but there are no hookups. The campground is open year-round, but water is shut off during winter.


This campground is by reservation only. Reservations must be made in advance.

Notifications and Alerts

• Water has been turned off for the season. There are CXT toilets available for your use. Please plan accordingly.

• 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

• 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

• Campfires are not allowed in upper loop sites 32-78
• Pets are allowed but must be restrained at all times.
• No livestock.

• No off-road vehicles allowed. No off-road parking; park in designated areas only.

• No metal detectors or artifact collecting 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.

• Due to watering the odd campsites numbered from 33 - 77 are RV only. No tents allowed on the grass.

• For additional park information including other camping regulations, visit https://www.nps.gov/laro/indiex.htm or call 509-754-7889.

• Reservation questions, call recreation.gov at 877-444-6777.

Natural Features

Though not directly on the water, the camping area is a short walk from the lake. The green, lush campground has beautiful views of the lake and surrounding hills. Lake temperatures are comfortable for swimming during the summer, even though much of the water originates from glaciers and snowmelt in the cold, high Canadian Rockies.

The lake area has abundant wildlife and birds, including eagles and osprey. Dozens of species of fish inhabit the lake.

Nearby Attractions

The famous Grand Coulee Dam is only three miles from the campground. A laser light show is displayed nightly on the dam from Memorial Day weekend through September 30. Additional services are available in the adjacent town of Grand Coulee.

Spring Canyon is a short drive from the Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area Headquarters, which provides visitor information.

Recreation

Lake Roosevelt provides numerous opportunities for outdoor recreation. Families can cool off in the day-use water access area located approximately 300 yards downhill from the campground. The Day Use area also has a playground. Boating and water sports abound. For campers looking to take a break from the lake, the Bunchgrass Prairie Nature Trail offers a short walk through the sagebrush.

Changes & Cancellations

All changes and cancellations must be made through recreation.gov

Contact Information

Mailing Address

Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area ATTN: Fee Program Manager 44150 District Office Lane N. Davenport WA 99122

Physical Address

46000 Campground Dr. Grand Coulee WA 99133

Phone Number

For campground inquiries, please call: 509-754-7889

Rental Options

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Driving Directions

Take State Highway 2 west of Spokane for 65 miles to the town of Wilbur, Washington. Turn north on State Highway 174 (follow road signs). Travel 19 miles and turn right at the sign for Spring Canyon Campground.

Available Campsites

• Site 002, Loop Lower Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 033, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 016, Loop Lower Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 026, Loop Lower Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 015, Loop Lower Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 023, Loop Lower Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 038, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 010, Loop Lower Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 042, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 077, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 040, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 061, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 034, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 056, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 076, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 006, Loop Lower Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 031, Loop Lower Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 064, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 039, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 063, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 046, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 048, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 069, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 028, Loop Lower Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 017, Loop Lower Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 065, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 001, Loop Lower Loop, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 051, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 057, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 044, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 027, Loop Lower Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 043, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 036, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 049, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 070, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 005, Loop Lower Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 052, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 075, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 058, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 004, Loop Lower Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 020, Loop Lower Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 055, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 011, Loop Lower Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 073, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 008, Loop Lower Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 062, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 035, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 025, Loop Lower Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 074, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 014, Loop Lower Loop, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 078, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 009, Loop Lower Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 024, Loop Lower Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 060, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 007, Loop Lower Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 029, Loop Lower Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 053, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 047, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 003, Loop Lower Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 050, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 071, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 013, Loop Lower Loop, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 066, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 018, Loop Lower Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 045, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 022, Loop Lower Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 037, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 067, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 054, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 021, Loop Lower Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 012, Loop Lower Loop, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 059, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 032, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 030, Loop Lower Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 019, Loop Lower Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 068, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 041, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 072, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric

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