Kettle Falls Campground

KETTLE FALLS CAMPGROUND

Part of Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area

Overview

Kettle Falls Campground is on the northern section of Lake Roosevelt and convenient to the town of Kettle Falls. The facility has a multi-lane boat launch, making it popular among boaters, fishermen and water sports enthusiasts. The Kettle Falls area is rich in the history of American Indians as well as the fur trade; campers can learn more at a park visitor center less than 10 miles away.

Lake Roosevelt is a 130-mile lake on the Columbia River created by the Grand Coulee Dam. Named after President Franklin D. Roosevelt, it is part of the Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area and managed by the National Park Service.

Facilities

 The facility is conveniently located near the town of Kettle Falls and within 10 minutes of grocery stores and other amenities. The visitor center is also in town. 

This campground has 74 sites and is by reservation only.  

Natural Features

The campground is forested and overlooks Lake Roosevelt. Much of the water originates from glaciers and snow in the cold, high Canadian Rockies, although lake temperatures are pleasant to swim in during summer. The area is abundant with wildlife, including moose, elk, deer and bald eagles. 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 limited season.

Recreation

The boat launch is directly within the facility, so many recreation activities can take place from the campground, including boating, fishing and water skiing. However, the lake is not very accessible to swimmers since there is a rocky descent from the campground to the water.

Nearby Attractions

The historic St. Paul's Mission, which is run by the National Park Service, is located about two miles from campground. 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.

Contact Info

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

Important Notices

  • There are no electricity, water or sewer site hookups. Dump/Fill Station onetime fee of $10 for campers with a reservation or $5 with Senior/Access pass. This is intended for visitors recreating in established campgrounds within the boundaries of Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area  and not for residential use. Pay online prior to use at pay.gov/public/form/start/1575878640

  • Flush toilets are available and water faucets turned on May 1st to September 30, weather permitting. 

  • Pets are allowed and must be restrained at all times.
  • No livestock.

  • No off-road vehicles permitted.
  • No off-road parking; park in designated areas only.
  • No metal detectors or collecting of artifacts 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.

  • 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.

Notifications and Alerts

  • Winter operations are in effect at Lake Roosevelt's campgrounds. Kettle Falls campground remains open but with limited access. Kettle Falls boat launch and campground loop 1 road and parking pads at campsites 3, 6, 9, 10, and 13 will be plowed. Water has been turned off, so campers are advised to provide their own potable water. A vault toilet on a limited cleaning schedule is available. Camping in this campground remains reservation only through Recreation.gov and no first come, first served.

  • Limited trash services. Pack it in, pack it out. 

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

  • There is a Dump/Fill Station one-time fee of $10 for campers with a reservation or $5 with Senior/Access pass. This is intended for visitors recreating in established campgrounds within the boundaries of Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area and not for residential use. Pay online prior to use at pay.gov/public/form/start/1575878640

Available Activities

  • DAY USE AREA - Amphitheater
  • WILDLIFE VIEWING - Wildlife Viewing
  • WATER SPORTS - Scuba Diving
  • VISITOR CENTER - Ranger Station
  • PICNICKING - Picnic Shelter
  • HIKING - Hiking
  • FISHING - Fishing
  • INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS - Educational Programs
  • CAMPING - Camping
  • HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE - Historic Sites
  • BOATING - Boating
  • BIKING - Biking

Directions

The campground is 87 miles north of Spokane, Washington. Take U.S. Highway 395 north to the town of Kettle Falls, turn south on Boise Road at Barney's Bridge and travel three miles to the campground.

Cancellation Policy

<p>All changes and cancellations must be made through recreation.gov</p> <p>Late Cancellations or Cancellations within the Cut-off Window</p> <p>Individual Campsites: A customer who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee.</p>

Contact Information

Phone: 509-754-7889

Lake Roosevelt NRA
ATTN: Fee Manager
44150 District Office Lane N.
Davenport, WA 99122
1368 Kettle Park Rd.
Kettle Falls, WA 99141

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