NPS · Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area · Evans, WA

Evans Campground

Evans Campground, is located along the northeastern shoreline of Lake Roosevelt. The site is long and narrow, an orientation that allows for a fantastic, clear view of the lake from every vantage point. There are 44 individual campsites. 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 and managed by the National Park Service.

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The photo shows a calm lakeshore lined with tall pines and a small dock in the foreground, with forested hills rising in the background.Evans CampgroundEvans Campground Site 6 is a pull through, lightly shaded site with a paved pad, open grassy area, and a picnic table overlooking the lake.Evans Campground Site 24 is an open, lightly shaded walk-in site, with a picnic table set on grassy ground overlooking the lake and surrounding hills.
Photos courtesy of NPS-LARO, LARO-NPS, Lake Roosevelt NRA · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Standard, no hookups40
Walk-in4
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 60 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

44 sites in 3 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteLoopTypeEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadeWater / sewerWaterfrontPeople / vehiclesFires
011StandardPull-through45PavedPartialNo / NoLakefront10 / 2Yes
021StandardPull-through50PavedPartialNo / NoLakefront10 / 2Yes
031StandardPull-through50PavedPartialNo / NoLakefront10 / 2Yes
041StandardBack-in39PavedPartialNo / NoLakefront10 / 2Yes
051StandardPull-through30PavedPartialNo / NoLakefront10 / 2Yes
061StandardPull-through30PavedPartialNo / NoLakefront10 / 2Yes
071StandardPull-through30PavedPartialNo / NoLakefront10 / 2Yes
081StandardBack-in37PavedPartialNo / NoLakefront10 / 2Yes
091StandardPull-through45PavedPartialNo / NoLakefront10 / 2Yes
101StandardBack-in42PavedPartialNo / NoLakefront10 / 2Yes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 01:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Campground map of Evans Campground
Campground map published by National Park Service on Recreation.gov, credited to Lake Roosevelt NRA. Open the image for full size.

Amenities & rules

HookupsNone
Max vehicle length60 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
FeesThis is a reservation only campground. Site must be reserved through recreation.gov at $30/night. 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.

Evans is a reservation only campground. It can be reserved year round. However, the sites are not plowed in the winter time. There are picnic tables, drinking water available seasonally. Fire pits, water access and playground are located within the facility.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Evans Campground20°30°40°50°60°70°80°January: 2.20 inches of precipitation, 14.5 inches of snowFebruary: 1.47 inches of precipitation, 5.4 inches of snowMarch: 1.89 inches of precipitation, 2.7 inches of snowApril: 1.53 inches of precipitation, 0.2 inches of snowMay: 1.93 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJune: 2.14 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 0.83 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 0.68 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 0.72 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 1.51 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowNovember: 2.19 inches of precipitation, 5.6 inches of snowDecember: 2.80 inches of precipitation, 15.0 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 28.8°F averageFebruary: 32.9°F averageMarch: 41.1°F averageApril: 48.9°F averageMay: 57.6°F averageJune: 63.4°F averageJuly: 70.5°F averageAugust: 69.7°F averageSeptember: 61.0°F averageOctober: 47.5°F averageNovember: 36.2°F averageDecember: 28.8°F average0 in5 in10 in15 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Colville, 10 miles from the campground at 1,554 feet, station USC00451630 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 20 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 43 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

Take Washington state Highway 395 north from Spokane. Travel 70.3 miles to the town of Kettle Falls, take Highway 25 north and travel 11 miles. Follow signs to the campground. It is on the west side of the highway.

Nearest townEvans, Washington
Coordinates48.6982° N, 118.0176° W · Directions ↗

Charges and cancellations

Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee.

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    3R Rx - Coyote

    13 mi from the campground · 841 acres

  • Prescribed
    Lpr Rx - Paulke

    22 mi from the campground · 331 acres

  • Prescribed
    Sl Rx - Ione

    25 mi from the campground

  • Prescribed
    Rep Rx - Walker 50

    26 mi from the campground · 313 acres

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

Outdoor gearBoulder Creek Saddle Shop ↗6.2 mi
Dump stationDump station ↗29.4 mi
RV sales & serviceParkway RV ↗58 mi

Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.

Explore

Video

RV road trip Adventure to the Evans Campground in the Lake Roosevelt National Recreational

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

This campground sits inside Colville National Forest.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

On the National Register nearby

On Register Atlas →

Natural features

Evans provides ample shade with thick forests of ponderosa pine, douglas fir and maple trees. The lake area is abundant with wildlife, including moose, elk and deer. Quite a few bald eagles have been spotted around Evans, and dozens of species of fish inhabit the lake, such as walleye, bass, rainbow trout, salmon and sturgeon. Fishing for sturgeon is now allowed during a short season. Much of the water in the originates from glaciers and snow in the cold, high Canadian Rockies, though temperatures are pleasant to swim in during summer.

Recreation

The boat launch provides year-round access to the lake. Boating, fishing, swimming and water skiing are activities that can easily take place from the campground. Campers might also enjoy relaxing and taking in the beautiful view or attending educational ranger programs.

Nearby

The historic St. Paul's Mission, which is run by the National Park Service, is located about eleven south of the campground in the town of Kettle Falls. Also in the area are Fort Colville and the Hudson Bay Company Post on the Upper Columbia. St. Paul's Mission. Sherman drive, a scenic loop, is nearby.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Evans Campground?

Sites at Evans Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Evans Campground?

This is a reservation only campground. Site must be reserved through recreation.gov at $30/night. Dump/Fill Station one time fee of $10 for campers with a reservation or $5 with Senior/Access pass.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Evans Campground?

Check-in 01:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Evans Campground have?

44 sites, including 40 standard sites without power and 4 walk-in sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Evans Campground?

The longest site here provides 60 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Are pets allowed at Evans Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Evans Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Evans Campground?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 4 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.

Source: Fire nearby

Is there cell service at Evans Campground?

FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.

Source: FCC Broadband Map

What is there to do at Evans Campground?

The boat launch provides year-round access to the lake. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Evans Campground?

Evans, Washington. The historic St.

Source: Getting there

What if Evans Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Marcus Island Campground (2.8 mi), Snag Cove Campground (3.1 mi), and Evans Group Camp (4.5 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby

Which national park is Evans Campground in?

Evans Campground is a Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area campground. Entrance fees, alerts, and hours are on Park Atlas.

Source: Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area