National Park Service · Washington
Gifford Campground
National Park Service · Washington, United States · in Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area
- Sites
- 42
- Hookups
- 42 with water, 42 no hookups
- Season
- Year-round
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- No
- Dump station
- Yes
- Laundry
- No
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 1,322 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- Verizon weak · AT&T good · T-Mobile none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area
- Nearest town
- Davenport
- Address
- Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area, Davenport, WA, 99122
- Phone
- 509-754-7889
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Canoeing, Fishing, Hiking, Historic & Cultural Site, Hunting, Interpretive Programs, Picnicking, Water Access, Water Sports, Wildlife Viewing
42 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Gifford Campground sits along the northern shoreline of Lake Roosevelt. The facility is popular among hunters and fishermen, but is also comfortable for families. There is a clear view of the lake from most sites in the campground. A boat launch and beach are located within the facility.
Lake Roosevelt is a 130-mile lake on the Columbia River created by the Grand Coulee Dam. Named after President Franklin D. Roosevelt, it is part of the Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area managed by the National Park Service.
Recreation
This campground is popular for hunters (hunting is allowed in certain areas of the park) and fishermen. The lake is abundant with walleye, bass, rainbow trout and salmon. Sturgeon also live in the lake; fishing for sturgeon is now allowed For a limited season. The boat launch is open year-round.
Families and visitors can attend educational programs, enjoy a leisurely walk to the lake or relax by the beach.
Facilities
Great for families, hunters and other large gatherings, there are picnic tables, drinking water, a boat launch and fire pits within the facility. There is very limited shopping nearby, so campers are advised to bring their own goods.
Natural Features
The site is situated in a thick Ponderosa pine forest that provides plenty of shade. The lake area is abundant with wildlife, including moose, elk, deer osprey and bald eagles. Dozens of species of fish inhabit the lake.
Much of the water in the lake originates from glaciers and snowmelt from the cold, high Canadian Rockies. Although, lake temperatures are pleasant to swim in during summer.
Contact Info
This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (509) 754-7889.
Nearby Attractions
The Gifford Ferry is a free ferry offered by the Colville Confederated Tribes that can take passengers across the river. It runs daily and departs every 15 minutes.
Charges & Cancellations
All changes and cancellations need to be made through recreation.gov
Late Cancellations or Cancellations within the Cut-off Window
Individual Campsites: A customer who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee.
Fees
The campground is available by reservation only at $30/night. Reservations must be made through recreation.gov.
Dump/Fill Station one time fee of $10 for campers with a reservation or $5 with Senior/Access pass. This is intended for visitors recreating at Lake Roosevelt NRA and not for residential use. Pay online prior to use at pay.gov/public/form/start/1575878640
Weekly Boat Launch Fee $10/seven consecutive days. Paid online at https://www.pay.gov/public/form/entry/101/656441199/
Annual Boat Launch Fee $60/year available by vendor only.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38° | 30° | -11° | 47° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 41° | 28° | -5° | 50° | 10 of 11 |
| March | 48° | 34° | 7° | 69° | 9 of 11 |
| April | 55° | 38° | 30° | 77° | 1 of 11 |
| May | 68° | 50° | 38° | 89° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 75° | 55° | 45° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 90° | 67° | 54° | 104° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 89° | 66° | 56° | 103° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 75° | 57° | 47° | 91° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 60° | 44° | 35° | 78° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 44° | 35° | 25° | 60° | 7 of 10 |
| December | 38° | 31° | 5° | 53° | 9 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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