NPS · Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area · Evans, WA

Evans Group Camp

Evans Group Camp, along the northern shoreline of Lake Roosevelt, is the most northern campground on the lake that can be reserved. The site is long and narrow, an orientation that allows for a fantastic, clear view of the lake from every vantage point. There is one group campsite that can accommodate one group of up to 25 people at a time. 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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Site mix

group standard area nonelectric1
This site is booked as a single unit on Recreation.gov. The booking page shows which dates are open and how far ahead they release. How the booking window works

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 25 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

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SiteFits, ftSurfaceShadeWater / sewerPeople / vehiclesFires
00130GravelPartialNo / No25 / 4Yes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 1:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsNone
Max vehicle length25 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
Fees1-25 people: $65/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. Pay online prior to use at pay.gov/public/form/start/1575878640.

Evans Group Camp can be reserved March through November. Great for family reunions and other medium-sized gatherings, there are picnic tables, drinking water available seasonally, fire pits, water access and a playground 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 Group Camp20°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, 12 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 83 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
Coordinates48.7026° N, 118.1150° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    3R Rx - Coyote

    10 mi from the campground · 841 acres

  • Prescribed
    Rep Rx - Walker 50

    21 mi from the campground · 313 acres

  • Prescribed
    Lpr Rx - Paulke

    25 mi from the campground · 331 acres

  • Prescribed
    Sl Rx - Ione

    30 mi from the campground

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 ↗6.9 mi
Dump stationDump station ↗24.9 mi

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

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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.

Guidebooks for Washington

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Evans Group Camp?

Sites at Evans Group Camp 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 Group Camp?

1-25 people: $65/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.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Evans Group Camp?

Check-in 1:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Evans Group Camp have?

1 site, including 1 group standard area nonelectric.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Evans Group Camp?

The longest site here provides 25 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 Group Camp?

Yes, pets are allowed at Evans Group Camp. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Evans Group Camp?

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 Group Camp?

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 Group Camp?

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 Group Camp?

Evans, Washington.

Source: Getting there

What if Evans Group Camp is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Kettle River Campground (0.8 mi), Kamloops Island Campground (1.9 mi), and Snag Cove Campground (3.3 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby

Which national park is Evans Group Camp in?

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

Source: Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area