Fort Spokane
FORT SPOKANE
Part of Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area
Overview
Fort Spokane Campground is a great destination for history buffs, birders and boaters, and the perfect location for travelers who like a combination of history and recreation. Visitors can enjoy boating, fishing, birding or taking in the scenery around the lake at this year-round campground. The facility lies on the shoreline of Lake Roosevelt next to the grounds of a former military fort constructed to keep peace between early settlers and American Indians.
Located in the former guardhouse, located in the middle of historic Fort Spokane, the visitor center and museum are open seasonally, from Memorial Day to Labor Day of each year. During the summer of 2023, the Fort Spokane Visitor Center and Museum will be open Friday through Sunday, 11am to 3pm. These hours begin May 26 and end September 3.
For an audio description of the park brochure, visit the Publications or Accessibility page of our website: nps.gov/laro
Lake Roosevelt is a 130-mile lake of 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 campground has 68 individual sites. It is open year-round, however drinking water is shut off in winter. A convenience store and gas station are nearby for campers to replenish basic goods.
This campground is by reservation only. No first come sites available.
Natural Features
Fort Spokane lies on the water amidst Ponderosa pines and shrubs. It is near the confluence of the Spokane River and the Columbia River (Lake Roosevelt). The lake has comfortable temperatures during summer, even though much of the water originates from glaciers and snow in the cold, high Canadian Rockies. The lake area is abundant with wildlife, including moose, elk, deer, bighorn sheep, birds and fish.Recreation
Fort Spokane boasts some of the best bird habitats in the Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area. The prime viewing spot is Hawk Creek, only a few miles away. Birders often see Peregrine falcons, Blue herons, finches, Bald eagles, osprey and even the occasional Golden eagle.The former guard house of the fort is still standing and has been converted to a visitor center and museum directly across the street from the campground. The center is open from June through Labor Day, teaching visitors about the military history and Indian boarding school through interpretive programs and exhibits. An interpretive trail around the grounds is open year round, for a more self-guided tour.
The lake is abundant with walleye, bass, rainbow trout and salmon, making it a popular place for fishing throughout the year; the shoreline along Fort Spokane does not typically freeze in winter and the campground's boat-launch is open all year.
Nearby Attractions
Just across the road from the campground is the Ft. Spokane Visitor Center. Inside the old gaurd house you will find a small museum. There are also trails that include a self guided tour of the grounds.
Contact Info
This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (509) 754-7889.Important Notices
Reservation only campground. No first come first served sites available. Reservation only. For reservations book here, or call 877-444-6777. There is limited cell service so make sure to make your reservations in advance.
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 mid May 1st to September 30, weather permitting.
Pets are allowed, but 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 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.
Notifications and Alerts
Limited trash services. Pack it in, pack it out.
Winter operations are in effect at Lake Roosevelt's campgrounds. Fort Spokane campground remains open but with limited access. The back loop is closed. Fort Spokane boat launch and the campground road to the vault toilet will be plowed. Parking pads at campsites 1, 2, 3, and 4 will also 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.
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 - Day Use Area
- Wildlife Viewing - Wildlife Viewing
- Water Sports - Water Sports
- Visitor Center - Visitor Center
- Picnicking - Picnicking
- Hiking - Hiking
- Fishing - Fishing
- Interpretive Programs - Interpretive Programs
- Camping - Camping
- Historic & Cultural Site - Historic & Cultural Site
- Boating - Boating
- Biking - Biking
- Canoeing - Canoeing
- Swimming - Swimming
- Water Access - Water Access
Directions
Take State Highway 2 west of Spokane for 32 miles. Turn north on State Highway 25 at the town of Davenport and travel 24 miles. Follow the signs 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 National Recreation AreaATTN: Fee Program Manager
44150 District Office Lane N.
Davenport, WA 99122 44150 District Office Lane N.
Davenport, WA 99122
Rental Options
Available Campsites
- Site 059, Loop Back Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 029, Loop Back Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 063, Loop Front Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 061, Loop Back Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 036, Loop Back Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop Middle Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 056, Loop Back Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop Middle Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop Front Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 033, Loop Back Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 027, Loop Front Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 062, Loop Back Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop Middle Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 053, Loop Back Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop Middle Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 049, Loop Back Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 030, Loop Back Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop Middle Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 058, Loop Back Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 065, Loop Middle Loop, Type Walk To
- Site 046, Loop Back Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 021, Loop Middle Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop Front Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 067, Loop Middle Loop, Type Walk To
- Site 025, Loop Front Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 044, Loop Back Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 026, Loop Front Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop Middle Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 043, Loop Back Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop Middle Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 023, Loop Front Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop Middle Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop Middle Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 051, Loop Back Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 037, Loop Back Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 066, Loop Middle Loop, Type Walk To
- Site 050, Loop Back Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 042, Loop Back Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop Middle Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 048, Loop Back Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop Front Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 038, Loop Back Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 041, Loop Back Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 060, Loop Back Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 047, Loop Back Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 020, Loop Middle Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 054, Loop Back Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop Middle Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop Middle Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 031, Loop Back Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 052, Loop Back Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 039, Loop Back Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 045, Loop Back Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 028, Loop Back Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 064, Loop Middle Loop, Type Walk To
- Site 014, Loop Middle Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 068, Loop Middle Loop, Type Walk To
- Site 055, Loop Back Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 040, Loop Back Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop Front Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 032, Loop Back Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 024, Loop Front Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 035, Loop Back Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 057, Loop Back Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop Middle Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 034, Loop Back Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop Middle Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 022, Loop Front Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
