Campground

Kamloops Island Campground

Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area
Near Kettle Falls, Washington

Facilities

Kamloops Island is a reservation only campground with 17 sites. It can be reserved year round. However, the sites are not plowed in the winter time. There are picnic tables and fire pits at each site. You will need to bring your own drinking water. 

Natural Features

Kamloops Island provides ample shade with thick forests of ponderosa pine, and douglas fir trees. The lake area is abundant with wildlife, including moose, elk and deer. Quite a few bald eagles have been spotted around Kamloops, and dozens of species of fish inhabit the lake, such as walleye, bass, rainbow trout, salmon and sturgeon. Fishing for sturgeon is now allowed during a short season. Much of the water in the originates from glaciers and snow in the cold, high Canadian Rockies, though temperatures are pleasant to swim in during summer.

Recreation

Kamloops Island is a beautiful little campground surrounded by the Columbia River on one side and the Kettle River on the other. During the draw down when the water is low the geological beauty comes out in the ravine cut by the Kettle River. This campground is very popular for fishermen and familes alike. 

Recreation Sites

  • Standard Nonelectric
  • Overnight

Activities

  • Boating
  • Canoeing
  • Camping
  • Fishing
  • Water Access

Amenities

  • Campfire Rings
  • Cell Phone Service
  • Paved Roads
  • Pets Allowed
  • Picnic Tables
  • RV Parking
  • River Access
  • Scenic Overlooks
  • Vault Toilets
  • Dock

Nearby Attractions

The historic St. Paul's Mission, which is run by the National Park Service, is located about 4.5 miles south of the campground in the town of Kettle Falls. Also in the area are Fort Colville and the Hudson Bay Company Post on the Upper Columbia. St. Paul's Mission. Sherman drive, a scenic loop, is nearby.

Getting Here

Latitude
48° 40' 30.7200" N
Longitude
118° 6' 58.6800" W

Kamloops Island Campground is 79 miles north of Spokane as you travel on hwy 395. Continue north on hwy 395 through the town of Kettle Falls. Continue across the bridge taking you to the west side of the Columbia River/Lake Roosevelt NRA. After crossing the bridge travel north another 7 miles, turn right onto Northport Flat Creek Road. In 0.2 miles Kamloops Island will be on your left just as you cross the Kettle River. 

Kamloops Island Campground is 88 miles north of Davenport as you travel on SR 25. Travel 81 miles north on SR 25. At the intersection of SR 25 and hwy 395 at Kettle Falls turn left and travel north on 395. Continue across the bridge taking you to the west side of the Columbia River/Lake Roosevelt NRA. After crossing the bridge travel north another 7 miles, turn right onto Northport Flat Creek Road. In 0.2 miles Kamloops Island will be on your left just as you cross the Kettle River. 

Need to Know

  • Reservation only campground. No first come available.

  • There are no electricity, water or sewer site hookups.

  • No potable water available. 

  • Vault toilets available. 

  • Pets are allowed and must be restrained at all times.

  • No off-road vehicles permitted.

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

  • No metal detectors or collecting artifacts allowed.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • For reservations book here, or call 877-444-6777.

    • Contact Information

    Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area
    ATTN: Fee Program Manager
    44150 District Office Lane N.
    Davenport, WA 99122
    Northport Flat Creek Rd.
    Kettle Falls, WA 99141

    This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (509) 754-7889.

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