NPS · Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area · Kettle Falls, WA

Kettle Falls Locust Grove Group Site

Kettle Falls Locust Grove Group Site is on the northern section of Lake Roosevelt and convenient to the town of Kettle Falls. The facility is 0.25 miles away from the main Kettle Falls Campground, which has a multi-lane boat launch. It is popular for groups of boaters, fishermen and water sports enthusiasts. The Kettle Falls area is rich in history of American Indians as well as the fur trade; campers can learn more at a park visitor center less than 10 miles away. Lake Roosevelt is a 130-mile lake on the Columbia River created by the Grand Coulee Dam. Named after President Franklin D.

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Site mix

Group sites1
group standard area nonelectric1
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

2 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteTypeFits, ftSurfaceShadeWater / sewerPeople / vehiclesFires
AGroupGravelPartialNo / No75 / 30Yes
BGroup30GravelPartialNo / No50 / 25Yes

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
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
FeesKETTLE FALLS LOCUST GROVE GROUP SITE 1-25 people: $65/night 26-50 People: $90/night 51-75 People: $115/night. Dump/Fill Station one time fee of $10 for campers with a reservation or $5 with Senior/Access pass.

There are two group sites at this facility, which are only a short walk or drive away from the main campground. The group sites are reservable March through November. The campground is conveniently located near the town of Kettle Falls and within 10 minutes of grocery stores and other amenities. The visitor center is also in town.

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

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Kettle Falls Locust Grove Group Site20°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, 8 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

The campground is 87 miles north of Spokane, Washington. Take U.S. Highway 395 north to the town of Kettle Falls, turn south on Boise Road at Barney's Bridge and travel 3.5 miles to the campground.

Nearest townKettle Falls, Washington
Coordinates48.5924° N, 118.1150° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    3R Rx - Coyote

    7 mi from the campground · 841 acres

  • Prescribed
    Lpr Rx - Paulke

    21 mi from the campground · 331 acres

  • Prescribed
    Rep Rx - Walker 50

    22 mi from the campground · 313 acres

  • Prescribed
    Rx - South Twin Wui

    25 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 ↗3.1 mi
Dump stationDump station ↗26.4 mi
RV sales & serviceParkway RV ↗53.8 mi

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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

The actual waterfalls of Kettle Falls are dormant under 80 feet of water formed by the backwaters of Grand Coulee Dam. The two group sites are spacious and set within a grove of locust trees, hence the name. They are near the site of Old Kettle Falls and overlooking Lake Roosevelt. Much of the water originates from glaciers and snow in the cold, high Canadian Rockies, though temperatures warm up in summer. The lake area is abundant with wildlife, including moose, elk, deer and bald eagles. 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 limited season.

Recreation

The boat launch is in the main campground adjacent to the group sites, making the lake very accessible for boaters and fishermen. There is a former swimming beach at the group area; however, swimming conditions are not ideal.

Nearby

The historic St. Paul's Mission, which is run by the National Park Service, is located about two miles from campground. Also in the area are Fort Colville and the Hudson Bay Company Post on the Upper Columbia, as well as the Sherman Pass Loop scenic drive. St. Paul's Mission

Guidebooks for Washington

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Kettle Falls Locust Grove Group Site?

Sites at Kettle Falls Locust Grove Group Site 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 Kettle Falls Locust Grove Group Site?

KETTLE FALLS LOCUST GROVE GROUP SITE 1-25 people: $65/night 26-50 People: $90/night 51-75 People: $115/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 Kettle Falls Locust Grove Group Site?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Kettle Falls Locust Grove Group Site have?

2 sites, including 1 group site and 1 group standard area nonelectric.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I bring an RV to Kettle Falls Locust Grove Group Site?

Kettle Falls Locust Grove Group Site is listed for tents only.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Kettle Falls Locust Grove Group Site?

Yes, pets are allowed at Kettle Falls Locust Grove Group Site. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Kettle Falls Locust Grove Group Site?

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 Kettle Falls Locust Grove Group Site?

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 Kettle Falls Locust Grove Group Site?

The boat launch is in the main campground adjacent to the group sites, making the lake very accessible for boaters and fishermen. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Kettle Falls Locust Grove Group Site?

Kettle Falls, Washington. The historic St.

Source: Getting there

What if Kettle Falls Locust Grove Group Site is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Kettle Falls Campground (0.7 mi), Haag Cove Campground (2.5 mi), and Kamloops Island Campground (5.7 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby

Which national park is Kettle Falls Locust Grove Group Site in?

Kettle Falls Locust Grove Group Site is a Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area campground. Entrance fees, alerts, and hours are on Park Atlas.

Source: Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area