Camping continues to be limited at Lake Roosevelt

GRAND COULEE — In the height of the summer camping season, many campers are frustrated to find campsites on the Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area are limited or closed due to COVID-19. A complete reopening of the campsites administered by the National Parks Service that administers the campgrounds does not seem to be on the horizon.

There are 17 developed campsites on Lake Roosevelt, but only four are open. The Spring Canyon, Fort Spokane, Kettle Falls and Keller Ferry campgrounds are open, but by reservation only. Reservations must be made at least three days in advance.

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