With over 1.3 million visitors frequenting the Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area annually, peak season for summer enjoyment is now in full swing.

 

Click here for the Forum’s Lake Roosevelt recreational map and guide, providing information on fishing, camping, concessions, regulations, lake levels and more.

 

Click here to stay abreast of NPS alerts that could affect your stay.

 

 

 

Aquatic Invasive Species: To protect against quagga/zebra mussels, boats must be clean, drained and dry. Click here for required self-certification form that must be placed in the windshield of your launch vehicle where it can be easily seen. At the Kettle Falls boat ramp, a clean, drain and dry boat cleaning station has been installed.

 

Fish cleaning stations closed: All stations are closed until further notice due to accumulated oil from fish clogging septic systems. Learn more.

 

Temporary boat-in campground closures: The following boat-in campgrounds will be temporarily closed to replace pit toilets with vault toilet facilities. Goldsmith Campground, closed July 11 – July 21; Penix Campground, closed July 18 – July 28, 2022; and Ponderosa Campground, closed August 15, - August 25. The schedule is subject to change. Learn more.

 

Fire Restrictions: On July 22, all fires at Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area were prohibited until further notice. Visit the NPS alerts page for updates.

 

Mobile Visitor Centers: Two trailers are going to public events, campgrounds, and other locations with interpretive and logistical information to keep visitors informed and engaged.