• The calm, inviting waters of the Spokane Arm. Photo Credit: NPS\LARO\John Salisbury

    Lake Roosevelt

    National Recreation Area Washington

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  • Keller Ferry Route Temporary Suspension

    Beginning Monday, July 8, 2013, ferry service on the Keller Route will be temporarily suspended for about 5 weeks to upgrade the terminals and fit them to the new vessel. Service will resume on Wednesday, August 14, 2013. Please use alternate routes. More »

  • China Bend Closure

    The China Bend Climbing Area is closed until July 15 to protect nesting raptors. More »

Field Trip Reservations

Reservation Instructions

Ranger-Conducted Program Requests
Submit at least one month prior to your requested program date. Please allow at least 3 weeks for processing.

Self-Guided Requests
Please submit as soon as possible. Please allow at least 3 weeks for processing.

  1. Complete a park visit reservation form.
  2. Submit the completed form by fax, mail, or e-mail:
  • Fax to 509-633-9187
  • Mail to:
    Education
    Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area
    1008 Crest Drive
    Coulee Dam, WA 99116
  • E-mail: Our education specialist. The reservation form may be sent as an attachment or in the body of the e-mail.
  1. Reservations are accepted on first come, first served basis.
  2. Make a copy of the completed form(s) for your files.
  3. If you do not hear from us within three (3) weeks or have any questions, please contact Janice Elvidge, Education Specialist at 509-754-7848 or via e-mail.

Did You Know?

fire fighter looking at a stand of ponderosas that have become a wildfire danger

Fire is a natural part of Lake Roosevelt's dry forest and desert environment. Park fire fighters, to protect nearby landowners, manage the forest by extinguishing any wildfire, as well as thin, pile up, and burn excess vegetation in winter. Prescribed fires may be lit to burn what is left.