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

    Lake Roosevelt

    National Recreation Area Washington

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Ranger Guided

With its diverse resources, Lake Roosevelt has a lot to offer educators who would like to supplement their classroom lessons with excursions into the field or practical examples from the natural or cultural world. Though the current, formal educational offerings at Lake Roosevelt NRA are limited, our programs continue to expand. Most school groups that use Lake Roosevelt as an educational resource are from the local area, but we are more than happy to assist teachers from father away who would like to incorporate Lake Roosevelt's resources into their classrooms.

Use the reservation form to arrange a program or contact our education specialist for more information.

Did You Know?

White Sturgeon of the Columbia River

Lake Roosevelt's sturgeon are 8 to 20 feet long. They are also at least 70 years old.  In 1941, Grand Coulee Dam flooded the fast-moving waters they need to spawn.  To help out the population, the state of Washington introduced new fish to the lake in 2006.