Gifford Campground

$30.00/night

Gifford Campground, Lake Roosevelt NRA, 3579 SR 25
Gifford, WA 99131

Notice

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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

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.

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.

Camp site features

Across 42 camp sites:

Fire pit: all 42 sites
Pets allowed: all 42 sites
ADA accessible: 1 of 42 sites
Longest RV: 64 ft
Largest party: 10 people

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.

Directions

Physical address: 3579 SR 25 Gifford, WA 99131 Take State Highway 395 north from Spokane. Travel 83 miles to the town of Kettle Falls, then take State Highway 25 south and travel 23 miles. Follow signs for the campground. Turn right (west) into the campground. If coming from the east, travel on State Highway 2 west of Spokane for 32 miles to the town of Davenport. Turn north on State Highway 25 and travel 56 miles. Follow signs for the campground. Turn left (west) into the campground.

Stay Limit

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

Reviews

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J C

Loop:2

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Reviewed 22 days ago

In years past the price was less for off season. I think it is wrong to charge regular season price for no water, no trash and only vaulted rest rooms. If you are going to charge full price for less amenities then the dump station should be free.. Also because the parking spots are so narrow additional gravel needs to be added to the edges for safety from falls. I love this campground and would rate it higher but the things I mentioned are important.

Michelle C

Loop:1

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Reviewed 25 days ago

Beautiful place

Brad K

Loop:2

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Reviewed a month ago

This is one of my favorite campgrounds. My only 2 minor complaints is that they picked up garbage containers leaving no place to dispose garbage. The other is that the boat ramps need to be cleared of sand build up as we nearly got stuck with boat off trailer coming out with our motor home. One other issue is charging for dump waste with no ability to rinse as water is off. Seems like you could solve this problem with frost/freeze on off valves and proper drainage when off. Park is very clean and otherwise maintained very well.

jason h

Loop:3

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Reviewed a month ago

Great time, it sure would be nice to have a boat dock closer to loop 3, and the toilet was out of paper for 3 days

Jacqueline B

Loop:1

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Reviewed a month ago

The campsite was great!

Karen B

Loop:2