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Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area
Things To Do
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| L.Snook | | Visitors on a ranger-led canoe program. |
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Many visitors don’t realize there is more to Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area than just, boating, fishing and camping.
Picnic, Swim, or Walk Down by the Water
There are 10 designated swimbeaches maintained by the National Park Service that include picnic areas, playgrounds and much more.
Rent a Boat
Several concessionaires rent house boats and other water craft on the lake.
Historic Lake Roosevelt
Tour the grounds of Historic Fort Spokane, a US Military post and an Indian Boarding school or St. Paul’s Mission, the oldest standing Catholic Mission in Washington State.
Visit Grand Coulee Dam
The Grand Coulee Dam is located 90 miles west of Spokane, Washington on State Highway 155. The dam is almost a mile long and 550 feet high. Grand Coulee is North America's largest hydroelectric plant with a generating capacity of 6,809,000 kilowatts.
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Want to learn more?
Our bookstore contains many titles about the natural and cultural history of this area.
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Did You Know?
Lake Roosevelt is the primary flood control reservoir on the Columbia River. The lake level can rise up to 4 feet per day in spring and drop 1 foot per day in summer. When shoreline camping, find out what the lake level is and don't put a tent close to the water unless you want a chilly surprise.
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Last Updated: December 13, 2006 at 14:10 EST |
