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

    Lake Roosevelt

    National Recreation Area Washington

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St. Paul's Mission - June 2011

St. Paul's Mission at Mission Point.

C. Brauner/NPS

Program Overview:
Discover the many stories of Lake Roosevelt and the Upper Columbia. Walk the ruins of old Kettle Falls. Visit Mission Point and gaze across the waters that submerged Fort Colvile. Explore landscapes shaped by rivers, glaciers, wind, and floods. E-mail our education specialist for more information or reserve a site today.

Grade: All
Chaperone Ratio: 1:10
Group Size: Minimum: None Maximum: Varies
Program Times: Varies.
Program Length: Varies.


Did You Know?

These folks thought their campsite was far enough away from the water, but woke to find toys and coolers floating away.

Lake Roosevelt is the primary flood control reservoir on the Columbia River. The lake level can rise up to 4 feet per day in spring and drop 1 foot per day in summer. When shoreline camping, find out what the lake level is and don't put a tent close to the water unless you want a chilly surprise.