Water Access and Day Use

Families with children play on the beach and in the water on a sunny day
Fort Spokane Day Use Beach

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We have many day use areas along the lake with water access, picnic tables, restrooms, and grassy areas for relaxing in the shade. Find one that will make you kick off your shoes and run for the water!

Remember that Lake Roosevelt is an active reservoir, and lake levels and beach access can change throughout the year. The range of lake elevations can be anywhere between 1208 feet and 1290 feet, depending on the operations of the Grand Coulee Dam.

 
*Will not have water when lake levels are below 1275 feet.
Name of Day Use Area Flush Toilet Vault Toilet Potable Water Cold Shower Picnic Table Picnic Shelter BBQ Grill Trail
Evans X X X X
Marcus Island* X X
Kettle Falls* X X X X X X
Bradbury Beach X
Cloverleaf X
Hunters X X X X X
Fort Spokane X X X X X X X X
Porcupine Bay X X X X X X
Keller Ferry X X X X X X
Spring Canyon X X X X X

 
children wearing lifejackets sit in a boat looking out towards the water

NPS Photo

Water Safety

The American Red Cross and the staff of Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area encourages all visitors to keep water activities safe and fun by remembering these safety tips:

  • Choose a safe place for water activities

  • Use Coast Guard-approved life jackets

  • Know local weather conditions and how to find out what is forecasted

  • Know how to prevent, recognize and care for hypothermia & heat emergencies

  • Never swim alone

  • Drinking alcohol while participating in water activities is very dangerous

  • Enter water feet first rather than head first if the depth is unknown Know your swimming limits

  • Do not try to keep up with someone with stronger skills or ask others to keep up with you

  • Watch for the "dangerous toos" - too tired, too cold, too far from safety, or too much sun

  • Protect your skin with a high rating sunscreen, such as SPF15, which protects against both UVB and UVA rays. Reapply often.

 

Day Use Areas (North to South)

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    Last updated: July 6, 2024

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    Contact Info

    Mailing Address:

    Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area
    1008 Crest Drive

    Coulee Dam, WA 99116

    Phone:

    509-754-7800
    Please leave a detailed message if no one answers your call. Our rangers are often out talking to visitors.

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