Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area

The ancient geologic landscape of the upper Columbia River cradles Lake Roosevelt in walls of stone carved by massive ice age floods. Come explore the shorelines and learn the stories of American Indians, traders and trappers, settlers and dam builders who called this place home. Swim, boat, hike, camp, and fish at this hidden gem in Northeast Washington, created by the Grand Coulee Dam.

Lake Roosevelt 1

Looking down Lake Roosevelt with clear skies and treed shorelines.

Looking down Lake Roosevelt with clear skies and treed shorelines.

Lake Roosevelt 2

Visitors enjoying canoeing around the Hawk Creek area.

People canoeing down Lake Roosevelt on a day with blue skies.

Lake Roosevelt 3

The glow of first light is hitting Lake Roosevelt and Crescent Bay Lake.

A glow is coming over the horizon and bringing first light to Lake Roosevelt and Crescent Bay Lake.

Lake Roosevelt 4

Snow falls over a small peninsula with its clear reflection over the waters.

Snow falls over a small peninsula with its clear reflection over the waters.