State Parks and National Parks

Lake Roosevelt, Washington's largest lake, was formed in 1941 with the completion of the mammoth Grand Coulee Dam.

The waters of the Columbia River, which now form Lake Roosevelt, stretch 150 miles from the dam to the Canadian border.

The lake offers more than 500 miles of shoreline and 94,000 acres of land and water that includes sagebursh country and forested mountains. Visitors enjoy a wide array of recreational opportunities including camping, hiking, picnic facilities, boating, fishing and wildlife viewing. A frontier fort and Catholic Mission provide a glimpse into the history of the area.

The lake is managed jointly by the National Park Service, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation and the Spokane Tribe.

A tribal permit is required to camp or fish along the reservation shorelines.

Photo credits in order: Courtesy of Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area. Courtesy of Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area.