NPS · Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area · Gifford, WA

Gifford Group Site

Gifford Group Site is along the shoreline of Lake Roosevelt, adjacent to the main Gifford Campground. It offers spectacular views of the lake from every vantage point. The facility is composed of one group site that can accommodate a group of up to 50 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, managed by the National Park Service.

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Photos courtesy of Kirby Vargas · Recreation.gov

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 30 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

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SiteFits, ftSurfaceShadeWater / sewerPeople / vehiclesFires
00130GravelPartialNo / No50 / 15Yes

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 length30 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
FeesGIFFORD GROUP SITE 1-25 people: $65/night 26-50 People: $90/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.

Gifford Group Site can be reserved March through November. Great for families, hunters and other large gatherings, there are picnic tables, drinking water, boat launch and fire pits 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 Gifford 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, 26 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

Physical address: 3579 SR 25 Gifford, WA 99131. Take State Highway 395 north from Spokane. Travel 83 miles to the town of Kettle Falls, then take State Highway 25 south and travel 23 miles. Follow signs for the campground. Turn right (west) into the campground.

Nearest townGifford, Washington
Coordinates48.2864° N, 118.3119° W · Directions ↗

Good to know

  • Other than a small convenience store in the town of Daisy, there is not a lot of shopping nearby, so campers are advised to bring their own goods.

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Rx - South Twin Wui

    4 mi from the campground

  • Prescribed
    3R Rx - Coyote

    22 mi from the campground · 841 acres

  • Prescribed
    Rep Rx - Walker 50

    30 mi from the campground · 313 acres

  • Prescribed
    Lpr Rx - Paulke

    31 mi from the campground · 331 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 ↗25.4 mi
Dump stationDump station ↗26.1 mi
RV sales & serviceParkway RV ↗45.5 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.

Natural features

Gifford sits in a thick Ponderosa pine forest that provide plenty of shade. 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; however, fishing for sturgeon is now allowed During a limited season. Much of the water in the lake originates from glaciers and snowmelt in the cold, steep Canadian Rockies, even though temperatures are pleasant for swimming during summer months.

Recreation

This site is popular for hunting groups seeking out the many deer and turkey in the area (hunting is allowed in certain areas of the park). There is no designated swimming area, but shallow water and a beachfront, make for ideal swimming conditions. 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 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.

Guidebooks for Washington

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Gifford Group Site?

Sites at Gifford 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 Gifford Group Site?

GIFFORD GROUP SITE 1-25 people: $65/night 26-50 People: $90/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 Gifford Group Site?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Gifford Group Site have?

1 site, including 1 group standard area nonelectric.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Gifford Group Site?

The longest site here provides 30 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 Gifford Group Site?

Yes, pets are allowed at Gifford Group Site. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Gifford 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 Gifford Group Site?

FCC coverage maps show AT&T 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.

Source: FCC Broadband Map

What is there to do at Gifford Group Site?

This site is popular for hunting groups seeking out the many deer and turkey in the area (hunting is allowed in certain areas of the park). The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Gifford Group Site?

Gifford, Washington. The Gifford Ferry is a free ferry offered by the Colville Confederated Tribes that can take passengers across the river.

Source: Getting there

What if Gifford Group Site is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Cloverleaf Campground (7.7 mi), Gifford Campground (7.7 mi), and Hunters Group Site (11.2 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby

Which national park is Gifford Group Site in?

Gifford 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