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Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area |
Description:
The Upper Columbia River is rich in cultural and natural significance. For more than 9000 years people have gathered along the banks of the river to fish and trade with each other. Missionaries and explorers for the Hudson Bay Company and the Northwest Trading Company mapped the area and developed relationships with the tribes which lived here. In 1941, damming of the Columbia River as part of the Columbia River Basin project created a 130-mile long lake. Named for President Franklin D. Roosevelt, the lake is now the largest recreation feature in the Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area. Opportunities for boating, fishing, swimming, camping, canoeing and visiting historic Fort Spokane and St. Paul's Mission are highlights of visiting Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area.
Designations:
National Recreation Area ()
Accessibility:
Most of Lake Roosevelts' developed campgrounds and picnic areas are fully accessible. There are tables and bathrooms accessible for people with handicaps available throughout the park. All camping sites are paved.
Activites:
Auto_Touring | Boating | Camping | Educational Programs | Fishing | Hunting | Swimming | Wildlife Viewing | Bird Watching | Nature Walks | Stargazing | Kayaking | Snorkeling | Snowshoeing | And more.
Facilities:
Visitor_Centers | Restaurant or Snack Bar | Picnic Areas | Groceries or Supplies | Comfort Stations | Museum Exhibits | Fuel | Tours & Guided Activities | And more.
Attractions:
Colville National Forest
Phone:509-684-7000
Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife
Nearby Parks:
Mount Rainier National Park (200 miles)
North Cascades National Park (125 miles)
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