National Park Service · Washington
Gifford Group Site
National Park Service · Washington, United States · in Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area
- Sites
- 1
- Hookups
- 1 with water, 1 no hookups
- Season
- Year-round
- Max RV length
- 30 ft
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- No
- Dump station
- Yes
- Laundry
- No
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 2,818 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile weak · Verizon weak · AT&T good (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, Swimming, Water Access, Water Sports
1 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Gifford Group Site is along the shoreline of Lake Roosevelt, adjacent to the main Gifford Campground. It offers spectacular views of the lake from every vantage point. The facility is composed of one group site that can accommodate a group of up to 50 people at a time.
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 site is popular for hunting groups seeking out the many deer and turkey in the area (hunting is allowed in certain areas of the park). There is no designated swimming area, but shallow water and a beachfront, make for ideal swimming conditions. The boat launch provides year-round access to the lake. Boating, fishing, swimming and water skiing are activities that can easily take place from the campground. Campers might also enjoy relaxing and taking in the beautiful view or attending educational ranger programs.
Facilities
Gifford Group Site can be reserved March through November. Great for families, hunters and other large gatherings, there are picnic tables, drinking water, boat launch and fire pits within the facility. Other than a small convenience store in the town of Daisy, there is not a lot of shopping nearby, so campers are advised to bring their own goods.
Natural Features
Gifford sits in a thick Ponderosa pine forest that provide plenty of shade. The lake area is abundant with wildlife, including moose, elk, deer and bald eagles. Dozens of species of fish inhabit the lake such as walleye, bass, rainbow trout, salmon and sturgeon; however, fishing for sturgeon is now allowed During a limited season .
Much of the water in the lake originates from glaciers and snowmelt in the cold, steep Canadian Rockies, even though temperatures are pleasant for swimming during summer months.
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
Changes and cancellations must be made through recreation.gov.
Fees
GIFFORD GROUP SITE 1-25 people: $65/night 26-50 People: $90/night
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 | 32° | 23° | -18° | 40° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 34° | 22° | -9° | 44° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 42° | 28° | 6° | 63° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 50° | 33° | 25° | 71° | 10 of 11 |
| May | 63° | 44° | 33° | 84° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 70° | 50° | 40° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 85° | 61° | 49° | 98° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 84° | 60° | 51° | 98° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 70° | 51° | 41° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 54° | 38° | 29° | 72° | 4 of 10 |
| November | 38° | 28° | 16° | 53° | 9 of 10 |
| December | 31° | 25° | -4° | 47° | 10 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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