NPS · Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area · Hunters, WA

Hunters Group Site

Hunters Group Site sits along the northern shoreline of Lake Roosevelt. The facility is popular among groups of hunters and fishermen, but is also comfortable for families and other groups of up to 25 people. Although there is no view of the lake directly from the campground, a boat launch and beach are located within the facility. 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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Hunters Group SiteHunters Group SiteGroupsite A parking. Treed campsite in the background.Groupsite B parking with tent sites in the background
Photos courtesy of Kirby Vargas, NPS-LARO · Recreation.gov

Site mix

group standard area nonelectric2
Group sites1
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 30 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

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

SiteTypeFits, ftSurfaceShadeWater / sewerPeople / vehiclesFires
AGroup30GravelPartialNo / No25 / 5Yes
BGroup30GravelPartialNo / No25 / 5Yes
CGroup30GravelPartialNo / No25 / 10Yes

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
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.

There are three group campsites that can be reserved March through November. Each of the sites has fire pits, and the facility has drinking water and flush toilets that are available depending on the season. A campground host lives on-site and can provide further information. This facility is more remote than some of the surrounding campgrounds; however, the small town of Hunters is nearby.

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

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Hunters Group Site20°30°40°50°60°70°January: 2.22 inches of precipitationFebruary: 1.85 inches of precipitationMarch: 2.21 inches of precipitationApril: 1.86 inches of precipitationMay: 2.03 inches of precipitationJune: 2.05 inches of precipitationJuly: 0.99 inches of precipitationAugust: 0.72 inches of precipitationSeptember: 0.95 inches of precipitationOctober: 1.78 inches of precipitationNovember: 2.37 inches of precipitationDecember: 2.33 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 26.6°F averageFebruary: 30.5°F averageMarch: 38.5°F averageApril: 46.5°F averageMay: 55.2°F averageJune: 60.6°F averageJuly: 67.5°F averageAugust: 66.5°F averageSeptember: 57.5°F averageOctober: 45.0°F averageNovember: 34.1°F averageDecember: 26.8°F average0 in0.5 in1 in1.5 in2 in2.5 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Chewelah, 28 miles from the campground at 1,670 feet, station USC00451395 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 21 inches a year.

Getting there

Take State Highway 2 west of Spokane for 32 miles to the town of Davenport. Turn north on State Highway 25 and travel 37 miles. Follow signs for the campground. Turn left (west) on Campground Road in the town of Hunters.

Nearest townHunters, Washington
Coordinates48.1246° N, 118.3119° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Rx - South Twin Wui

    11 mi from the campground

  • Prescribed
    3R Rx - Coyote

    33 mi from the campground · 841 acres

  • Prescribed
    Lpr Rx - Paulke

    38 mi from the campground · 331 acres

  • Prescribed
    Rep Rx - Walker 50

    40 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

Dump stationDump station ↗14.9 mi
Outdoor gearAnacortes Telescope & Wild Bird ↗34.3 mi
RV sales & serviceParkway RV ↗40.8 mi

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Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

Colville National Forest begins about 9.1 miles away, and it is the closest of these.

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

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Natural features

The site is situated in a thick Ponderosa pine forest that provides 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. Much of the water in the lake originates from glaciers and snowmelt from the cold, high Canadian Rockies. Although, lake temperatures are pleasant to swim in during summer.

Recreation

This campground is popular for hunting groups (hunting is allowed in certain areas of the park) and fishermen. The lake is abundant with walleye, bass, rainbow trout and salmon. Sturgeon also live in the lake; fishing for sturgeon is now allowed For a limited season. The boat launch is open year-round. Families and visitors can attend educational programs, enjoy a leisurely walk to the lake or relax by the beach.

Guidebooks for Washington

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Hunters Group Site?

Sites at Hunters 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 Hunters Group Site?

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 Hunters Group Site?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Hunters Group Site have?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Hunters 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 there showers or a dump station at Hunters Group Site?

Each of the sites has fire pits, and the facility has drinking water and flush toilets that are available depending on the season.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Hunters Group Site?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Hunters 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 Hunters Group Site?

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

Source: FCC Broadband Map

What is there to do at Hunters Group Site?

This campground is popular for hunting groups (hunting is allowed in certain areas of the park) and fishermen. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Hunters Group Site?

Hunters, Washington.

Source: Getting there

What if Hunters Group Site is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Hunters Campground (3.7 mi), Camp Na-Bor-Lee (Non-Profit Operated) (6.2 mi, first-come), and Gifford Group Site (11.2 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby