Gifford Campground

Gifford Campground sits along the northern shoreline of Lake Roosevelt. The facility is popular among hunters and fishermen but is also comfortable for families, and there is a clear view of the lake from most sites. A boat launch and beach are located within the facility. Lake Roosevelt is a 130-mile lake on 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 managed by the National Park Service. Hunting is allowed in certain areas of the park, and the lake is abundant with walleye, bass, rainbow trout and salmon. Sturgeon also live in the lake, and fishing for them is now allowed for a limited season. The boat launch is open year-round. Families and visitors can attend educational programs, enjoy a leisurely walk to the lake or relax by the beach. Great for families, hunters and other large gatherings, the facility has picnic tables, drinking water, a boat launch and fire pits. There is very limited shopping nearby, so campers are advised to bring their own goods. The site is situated in a thick Ponderosa pine forest that provides plenty of shade. The lake area is abundant with wildlife, including moose, elk, deer, osprey and bald eagles, and dozens of species of fish inhabit the lake. Much of the water originates from glaciers and snowmelt from the cold, high Canadian Rockies, although lake temperatures are pleasant to swim in during summer. The Gifford Ferry is a free ferry offered by the Colville Confederated Tribes that can take passengers across the river. It runs daily and departs every 15 minutes.