Life on the Great River of the West
The mighty Columbia River has drawn people to its waters for over 9,000 years. Plateau peoples thrived on its rich fisheries. Trappers and traders plied its currents and rapids. The last frontier post stood watch on its shores. Grand Coulee Dam transformed the river into Lake Roosevelt. Its salmon lost, the new reservoir helped power the Northwest. Today, its scenery and stories wait for you.
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Find Your Place
Most of our campsites are first-come, first-served, but use our Recreation.gov site to reserve space at our most popular campgrounds.
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Find Us on the Web - Share Your Memories!
At Lake Roosevelt, we want to connect with you! Look for us on Facebook, Twitter, and Flicker.
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The River's Classroom
Bring your classroom to the park, or the park to your classroom. Learn more about the mighty Columbia River with one of our education programs.
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Did You Know?
The park offers a variety of engaging activites for school groups. These include A River Mile, where students adopt and study a mile of the river. Duty, Discipline, and Devotion allow classes to experience what it was like to be a student or soldier at Fort Spokane. Contact us for information.