Can you reserve a site at Fort Spokane?

Yes, Fort Spokane is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Fort Spokane?

50 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Fort Spokane?

Yes, pets are allowed at Fort Spokane.

Are campfires allowed at Fort Spokane?

Campfires are allowed at Fort Spokane. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Fort Spokane, Washington — 68 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Fort Spokane Campground is a great destination for history buffs, birders and boaters, and the perfect location for travelers who like a combination of history and recreation. Visitors can enjoy boating, fishing, birding or taking in the scenery around the lake at this year-round campground. The facility lies on the shoreline of Lake Roosevelt next to the grounds of a former military fort constructed to keep peace between early settlers and American Indians.

Located in the former guardhouse, located in the middle of historic Fort Spokane, the visitor center and museum are open seasonally, from Memorial Day to Labor Day of each year. During the summer of 2023, the Fort Spokane Visitor Center and Museum will be open Friday through Sunday, 11am to 3pm. These hours begin May 26 and end September 3.

For an audio description of the park brochure, visit the Publications or Accessibility page of our website: nps.gov/laro

Lake Roosevelt is a 130-mile lake of 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 and managed by the National Park Service.

Recreation

Fort Spokane boasts some of the best bird habitats in the Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area. The prime viewing spot is Hawk Creek, only a few miles away. Birders often see Peregrine falcons, Blue herons, finches, Bald eagles, osprey and even the occasional Golden eagle.

The former guard house of the fort is still standing and has been converted to a visitor center and museum directly across the street from the campground. The center is open from June through Labor Day, teaching visitors about the military history and Indian boarding school through interpretive programs and exhibits. An interpretive trail around the grounds is open year round, for a more self-guided tour.

The lake is abundant with walleye, bass, rainbow trout and salmon, making it a popular place for fishing throughout the year; the shoreline along Fort Spokane does not typically freeze in winter and the campground's boat-launch is open all year.

Facilities

The campground has 68 individual sites. It is open year-round, however drinking water is shut off in winter. A convenience store and gas station are nearby for campers to replenish basic goods.

This campground is by reservation only. No first come sites available.

Natural Features

Fort Spokane lies on the water amidst Ponderosa pines and shrubs. It is near the confluence of the Spokane River and the Columbia River (Lake Roosevelt). The lake has comfortable temperatures during summer, even though much of the water originates from glaciers and snow in the cold, high Canadian Rockies. The lake area is abundant with wildlife, including moose, elk, deer, bighorn sheep, birds and fish.

Contact Info

This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (509) 754-7889.

Nearby Attractions

Just across the road from the campground is the Ft. Spokane Visitor Center. Inside the old gaurd house you will find a small museum. There are also trails that include a self guided tour of the grounds.

Charges & Cancellations

All changes and cancellations must be made through recreation.gov

Late Cancellations or Cancellations within the Cut-off Window

Individual Campsites: A customer who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee.

The facts

68 bookable sites
1 accessible site
Vehicles up to 50 ft
Up to 10 people per site
Loops: Back Loop, Front Loop, Middle Loop

Site types

63 Standard Nonelectric
5 Walk To

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Shade
Pets allowed
Water hookups — not available
Sewer hookups — not available

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

68 campsites at Fort Spokane

Check-in 1:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Access	Max rig	People
028	Back Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	45 ft	10	🐾
029	Back Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	50 ft	10	🐾
030	Back Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	50 ft	10	🐾
031	Back Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	35 ft	10	🐾
032	Back Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	32 ft	10	🐾
033	Back Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	50 ft	10	🐾
034	Back Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	50 ft	10	🐾
035	Back Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	50 ft	10	🐾
036	Back Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	50 ft	10	🐾
037	Back Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	50 ft	10	🐾
038	Back Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	50 ft	10	🐾
039	Back Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	50 ft	10	🐾
040	Back Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	35 ft	10	🐾
041	Back Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	45 ft	10	🐾
042	Back Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	45 ft	10	🐾
043	Back Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	40 ft	10	🐾
044	Back Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	33 ft	10	🐾
045	Back Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	50 ft	10	🐾
046	Back Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	46 ft	10	🐾
047	Back Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	50 ft	10	🐾
048	Back Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	50 ft	10	🐾
049	Back Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	39 ft	10	🐾
050	Back Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	35 ft	10	🐾
051	Back Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	45 ft	10	🐾
052	Back Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	40 ft	10	🐾
053	Back Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	50 ft	10	🐾
054	Back Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	42 ft	10	🐾
055	Back Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	35 ft	10	🐾
056	Back Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	40 ft	10	🐾
057	Back Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	50 ft	10	🐾
058	Back Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	40 ft	10	🐾
059	Back Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	50 ft	10	🐾
060	Back Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	50 ft	10	🐾
061	Back Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	50 ft	10	🐾
062	Back Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	50 ft	10	🐾
001	Front Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	50 ft	10	🐾
002	Front Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	47 ft	10	🐾
003	Front Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	50 ft	10	🐾
004	Front Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	50 ft	10	🐾
022	Front Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	40 ft	10	🐾
023	Front Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	50 ft	10	🐾
024	Front Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	45 ft	10	🐾
025	Front Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	50 ft	10	🐾
026	Front Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	50 ft	10	🐾
027	Front Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	50 ft	10	🐾
063	Front Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	45 ft	10	♿ 🐾
005	Middle Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	50 ft	10	🐾
006	Middle Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	50 ft	10	🐾
007	Middle Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	50 ft	10	🐾
008	Middle Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	50 ft	10	🐾
009	Middle Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	50 ft	10	🐾
010	Middle Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	50 ft	10	🐾
011	Middle Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	40 ft	10	🐾
012	Middle Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	45 ft	10	🐾
013	Middle Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	38 ft	10	🐾
014	Middle Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	30 ft	10	🐾
015	Middle Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	45 ft	10	🐾
016	Middle Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	35 ft	10	🐾
017	Middle Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	35 ft	10	🐾
018	Middle Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	35 ft	10	🐾
019	Middle Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	45 ft	10	🐾
020	Middle Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	50 ft	10	🐾
021	Middle Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	50 ft	10	🐾
064	Middle Loop	Walk To	—	Gravel	Walk In	—	10	🐾
065	Middle Loop	Walk To	—	Gravel	Walk In	—	10	🐾
066	Middle Loop	Walk To	—	Gravel	Walk In	—	10	🐾
067	Middle Loop	Walk To	—	Gravel	Walk In	—	10	🐾
068	Middle Loop	Walk To	—	Paved	Walk In	—	10	🐾

Getting there

Take State Highway 2 west of Spokane for 32 miles. Turn north on State Highway 25 at the town of Davenport and travel 24 miles. Follow the signs to the campground.

47.90460, -118.30915 · 47°54'16.6"N 118°18'33.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 83°F in Aug, down to 31°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	32	37	47	56	65	72	82	83	73	57	42	31
Low °F	19	21	27	31	39	43	48	48	40	31	25	19
Precip in	1.7	1.0	1.5	1.1	1.4	1.1	0.4	0.3	0.5	1.3	1.7	1.9

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 18.4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Fees and stay limits

This is a reservation only campground at $30/night. All reservations must be made through recreation.gov. 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.

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

Common questions about Fort Spokane

Can you reserve a site at Fort Spokane?: Yes, Fort Spokane is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Fort Spokane have?: 68 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Fort Spokane?: 50 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Fort Spokane?: Yes, pets are allowed at Fort Spokane.
Does Fort Spokane have hookups?: No hookups are recorded here.
Are campfires allowed at Fort Spokane?: Campfires are allowed at Fort Spokane. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Camping near Fort Spokane

Hawk Creek Campground 6.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Jones Bay Campground 12.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Hunters Group Site 15.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Hunters Campground 15.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Gifford Group Site 26.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Gifford Campground 27.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Cloverleaf Campground (WA) 28.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Spring Canyon 29.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Fort Spokane Visitor Center and Museum 0.1 mi · Facility
Camp Na-Bor-Lee (non-profit operated) 9.5 mi · Campground
Keller Ferry Campground (Concessionaire-operated) 17.9 mi · Campground
Keller Ferry Group Sites (Concessionaire-operated) 18.2 mi · Campground

Contact

Phone 509-754-7889
Book Recreation.gov

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-11.

Fort Spokane