National Recreation Area · Washington (U.S. state), United States
Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area
Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area is a national recreation area in Washington (U.S. state), United States, covering 100,390 acres (40,627 ha), established in 1946.
National Recreation Area · Washington (U.S. state), United States
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Park facts
| Park type | National Recreation Area |
|---|---|
| Location | Washington (U.S. state), United States |
| Area | 100,390 acres (40,627 ha) |
| Established | 1946 |
| Coordinates | 48.1074° N, 118.2130° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
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About Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area
Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area is a U.S. national recreation area that encompasses the 130-mile (210 km) long Franklin D. Roosevelt Lake between Grand Coulee Dam and Northport, Washington, in eastern Washington state. The Grand Coulee Dam was built on the Columbia River in 1941 as part of the Columbia River Basin project. Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area is a unit of the National Park Service and provides opportunities for fishing, swimming, canoeing, boating, hunting, camping, and visiting historic Fort Spokane and St. Paul's Mission.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes |
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Airports near this park
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- Spokane International Airport (GEG) · Spokane, United States · 46.1 miles away
- Kelowna International Airport (YLW) · Kelowna, Canada · 138.2 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area?
Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area is in Washington (U.S. state), United States (48.1074° N, 118.2130° W).
When was Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area established?
Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area was established in 1946, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area?
Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area covers 100,390 acres (40,627 ha).
Does Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area have campgrounds?
Yes — Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area has campgrounds.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Roosevelt_National_Recreation_Area — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/laro/ — Official park page.