2008 Launch Permits

Date: November 26, 2007
Contact: Gig LeBret, [phone] ext. 109

Coulee Dam, WA – A launch permit is required for the launching of any vessel at all designated National Park Service-managed launch ramps on Lake Roosevelt, regardless of the type of vessel.  Boaters may pay a fee of $6, which allows unlimited launches for up to 7 days from the date of purchase (available at each boat launch), or purchase a seasonal permit, which allows unlimited launches from January 1 to December 31, 2008. 

2008 launch permits will be available for $30 beginning December 2007, through April 30, 2008.  Each permit is $40 if purchased from May 1-September 30, 2008, and $20 if purchased from October 1-December 31, 2008.  For Golden Age, Golden Access and America the Beautiful Senior or Access Pass cardholders, fees are discounted 50%. When purchasing a seasonal boat launch permit, the 50% discount will be given once in a calendar year for one permit only.  If multiple permits arepurchased at one time, only one will be discounted. 2008 seasonal permits will be honored during the month of December, 2007.

To purchase a seasonal launch permit by mail, send a stamped, self-addressed envelope with personal or cashier’s check payable to the National Park Service at:

            National Park Service

            1008 Crest   Drive

            Coulee Dam, WA 99116

            Attn: Boat Launch Permit

Include a Golden Age, Senior Pass or Access card number if applicable.

2008 seasonal launch permits may be purchased in person Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the following National Park Service offices:

North District Office
1368 Kettle   Park Road 
Kettle Falls, WA  99141 
[phone], extension 100

South District Office
44150 District Office Lane
Davenport, WA99122
[phone], extension 30

                                                                                    (23 miles north of Davenport)

            Headquarters Office

            1008 Crest   Drive

            Coulee Dam, WA 99116

            [phone], extension 110

For further information contact Gig LeBret, Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area Fee Coordinator, at [phone], extension 109.