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

    Lake Roosevelt

    National Recreation Area Washington

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Fire Regime

Lake Roosevelt Fire Newsletter 2011 (PDF 4362 KB)

Lake Roosevelt Fire Newsletter 2010 (PDF 2913 KB)

Lake Roosevelt Fire Newsletter 2009 (PDF 519 KB)


 
Running Crown Fire
Running Crown Fire
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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.