Gifford Campground

Photo · Lake Roosevelt NRA

OpenStatus

ReservableAccess

42Sites

64 ftMax rig

The place

Gifford Campground sits along the northern shoreline of Lake Roosevelt. The facility is popular among hunters and fishermen, but is also comfortable for families. There is a clear view of the lake from most sites in the campground. A boat launch and beach are located within the facility. 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 managed by the National Park Service. Keep reading

Recreation This campground is popular for hunters (hunting is allowed in certain areas of the park) and fishermen. The lake is abundant with walleye, bass, rainbow trout and salmon. Sturgeon also live in the lake; fishing for sturgeon is now allowed For a limited season. The boat launch is open year-round. Families and visitors can attend educational programs, enjoy a leisurely walk to the lake or relax by the beach. Facilities Great for families, hunters and other large gatherings, there are picnic tables, drinking water, a boat launch and fire pits within the facility. There is very limited shopping nearby, so campers are advised to bring their own goods. Natural Features The site is situated in a thick Ponderosa pine forest that provides plenty of shade. The lake area is abundant with wildlife, including moose, elk, deer osprey and bald eagles. Dozens of species of fish inhabit the lake. Much of the water in the lake originates from glaciers and snowmelt from the cold, high Canadian Rockies. Although, lake temperatures are pleasant to swim in during summer. Contact Info This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (509) 754-7889. Nearby Attractions The Gifford Ferry is a free ferry offered by the Colville Confederated Tribes that can take passengers across the river. It runs daily and departs every 15 minutes. Charges & Cancellations All changes and cancellations need to be made through recreation.gov Late Cancellations or Cancellations within the Cut-off Window 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.

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

The sites · 42

Loop	Site	Type	Max rig	Electric	ADA
1	01	standard nonelectric	42 ft	N/A
1	02	standard nonelectric	49 ft	N/A
1	03	standard nonelectric	50 ft	N/A
1	04	standard nonelectric	30 ft	N/A
1	05	standard nonelectric	34 ft	N/A
1	06	standard nonelectric	26 ft	N/A
1	07	standard nonelectric	30 ft	N/A
1	08	standard nonelectric	47 ft	N/A
1	09	standard nonelectric	45 ft	N/A
1	10	standard nonelectric	48 ft	N/A
1	11	standard nonelectric	60 ft	N/A
1	12	standard nonelectric	64 ft	N/A
1	13	standard nonelectric	47 ft	N/A
1	14	standard nonelectric	51 ft	N/A
2	15	standard nonelectric	45 ft	N/A
2	16	standard nonelectric	50 ft	N/A
2	17	standard nonelectric	39 ft	N/A
2	18	standard nonelectric	46 ft	N/A
2	19	standard nonelectric	45 ft	N/A
2	20	standard nonelectric	40 ft	N/A
2	21	standard nonelectric	35 ft	N/A
2	22	standard nonelectric	36 ft	N/A
2	23	standard nonelectric	32 ft	N/A
2	24	standard nonelectric	51 ft	N/A
2	25	standard nonelectric	40 ft	N/A
2	26	standard nonelectric	32 ft	N/A
2	27	standard nonelectric	32 ft	N/A
2	28	standard nonelectric	39 ft	N/A
2	29	standard nonelectric	35 ft	N/A
2	30	standard nonelectric	44 ft	N/A
2	31	standard nonelectric	47 ft	N/A
2	32	standard nonelectric	54 ft	N/A
2	33	standard nonelectric	50 ft	N/A
2	34	standard nonelectric	32 ft	N/A
2	35	standard nonelectric	21 ft	N/A
2	36	standard nonelectric	30 ft	N/A	yes
3	37	standard nonelectric	40 ft	N/A
3	38	standard nonelectric	40 ft	N/A
3	39	standard nonelectric	48 ft	N/A
3	40	standard nonelectric	30 ft	N/A
3	41	standard nonelectric	28 ft	N/A
3	42	standard nonelectric	21 ft	N/A

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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SRC · Rules verified against recreation.gov · 2026-08-24

Fees

The campground is available by reservation only at$30/night. Reservations must be made through recreation.gov. 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 at Lake Roosevelt NRA and not for residential use. Pay online prior to use at pay.gov/public/form/start/1575878640 Weekly Boat Launch Fee $10/seven consecutive days. Paid online at https://www.pay.gov/public/form/entry/101/656441199/ Annual Boat Launch Fee $60/year available by vendor only.

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

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