Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area

Looking down Lake Roosevelt with clear skies and treed shorelines.
The ancient geologic landscape of the upper Columbia River cradles Lake Roosevelt in walls of stone carved by massive ice age floods. Come explore the shorelines and learn the stories of American Indians, traders and trappers, settlers and dam builders who called this place home. Swim, boat, hike, camp, and fish at this hidden gem in Northeast Washington, created by the Grand Coulee Dam.
Map showing location of park.
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Looking down Lake Roosevelt with clear skies and treed shorelines.
Photo by NPS Photo
People canoeing down Lake Roosevelt on a day with blue skies.
Photo by NPS Photo
A glow is coming over the horizon and bringing first light to Lake Roosevelt and Crescent Bay Lake.
Photo by NPS/Bausch
Snow falls over a small peninsula with its clear reflection over the waters.
Photo by NPS/Cadwell