Fort Spokane

$30.00/night

Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area, ATTN: Fee Program Manager, 44150 District Office Lane N.
Davenport, WA 99122

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

Oct 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027

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.

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.

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.

Contact Info

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

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.

Charges & Cancellations

All changes and cancellations must 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.

Camp site features

Across 68 camp sites:

Fire pit: all 68 sites
Picnic table: 62 of 68 sites
Pets allowed: 66 of 68 sites
ADA accessible: 1 of 68 sites
Longest RV: 50 ft
Largest party: 10 people
Equipment: RV, Tent, Trailer

Fees

This is a reservation only campground at $30/night. All 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.

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.

Stay Limit

Check in from 1 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

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Jack B

Loop:Front Loop

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Reviewed a month ago

Overall, a pretty cool area right next to lake roosevelt. Our site, 22, the firepit is very close to the road, so if you plan to use the firepit a lot, it's a bit inconvenient and pretty in sight of the whole campsite. The trail to fort spokane visitor center is also right next to this site and trails go behind it. The picnic table was also nowhere near the fire pit, which is kinda odd. I think maybe you can move it closer, but we weren't sure if it was allowed, so we didn't. There's not much cover between sites, so it's not very private if that's your goal. If someone's in the site across, 23, you can see them pretty clearly, as well as across the campsite in general. I think the pull-through style driveway makes it good for RV camping, though. The vault toilet didn't have toilet paper, so bring your own, and because there are no RV hook ups (I believe?) and this is an RV-heavy site, expect generators on continually during non-quiet hours. It's near the road, so there's a bit of noise from traffic at all hours. If you are tent camping, the ground is soft and not full of rocks, though a bit uneven. Overall a beautiful area in general. If you have a boat, RV, or want a campground where a being secluded/private isn't a main goal. If you want something a bit secluded or with some cover, I'd skip here, though, as it's very open and close together. It is very close to a store, though, so if you need to run and get ice or extra wood, it's not a huge to-do.

Daniel R

Loop:Front Loop

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Reviewed a month ago

The grounds were very nicely maintained, and the fire pit and large metal picnic table were excellent. We stayed in site 24. Although our visit occurred during an off-time, a busy campground might bring significant vehicle noise within the grounds. We were surprised by the daytime noise from the main road, though it quieted considerably at night. The location is close to the boat launch and easily within walking distance. If we returned, we would choose a site as far from the main road as possible.

Danika D

Loop:Front Loop

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Reviewed a month ago

Nice, clean campground with several pull through spots.

Michelle M

Loop:Middle Loop

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Great campground! We enjoyed our days here, and especially exploring the nearby historic site.

Patrick M

Loop:Back Loop

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Wes H

Loop:Back Loop

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Length of camp site pad is excellent with plenty of room for my truck, camper, and trailer. Restrooms are clean with excellent accessibility. Boat loading and unloading is good.

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