NPS · Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area · Coulee Dam, WA

Spring Canyon Group Site

Spring Canyon Group Site is perfect for large families and groups of boaters or fishermen. Located on the shoreline of Lake Roosevelt, it offers ample opportunity to get out on the water or relax on the beach and take in the gorgeous lakeside scenery. The 130-mile long lake is a feature of the Columbia River created by the nearby Grand Coulee Dam. The lake is named after President Franklin D. Roosevelt and is part of the Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area, managed by the National Park Service. Campers have the convenience of a day-use swimming area, a boat ramp within the facility and plenty of space to sit back and soak up the summer sun and cooler days of spring and fall.

This is the group site. Looking for the main campground? Spring Canyon, 78 sites, is next door.

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Photos courtesy of Kirby Vargas, NPS-LARO · Recreation.gov

Site mix

group standard area nonelectric2
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.

SiteEntrySurfaceShadeWater / sewerWaterfrontPeople / vehiclesFires
001Back-inPavedPartialNo / NoLakefront25 / 3Yes
002Pull-throughPavedPartialNo / NoLakefront25 / 6Yes

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
FeesReservation only. 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. Pay online prior to use at pay.gov/public/form/start/1575878640.

The group campground has two sites within the main Spring Canyon Campground that accommodate up to 25 people each. A boat ramp and docks within the facility provide easy access to the water. Trailers may use the site, but there are no hookups. The campground is open year-round, and the group site is reservable March through November. The water is shut off during winter.

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

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Spring Canyon Group Site20°30°40°50°60°70°80°January: 1.15 inches of precipitationFebruary: 0.88 inches of precipitationMarch: 1.07 inches of precipitationApril: 0.97 inches of precipitationMay: 1.11 inches of precipitationJune: 1.15 inches of precipitationJuly: 0.49 inches of precipitationAugust: 0.33 inches of precipitationSeptember: 0.36 inches of precipitationOctober: 0.94 inches of precipitationNovember: 1.20 inches of precipitationDecember: 1.42 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 28.0°F averageFebruary: 32.4°F averageMarch: 41.1°F averageApril: 49.2°F averageMay: 58.3°F averageJune: 64.9°F averageJuly: 73.5°F averageAugust: 72.6°F averageSeptember: 63.7°F averageOctober: 50.1°F averageNovember: 37.0°F averageDecember: 28.5°F average0 in0.5 in1 in1.5 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Coulee Dam 1 SW, 3 miles from the campground at 1,719 feet, station USC00451767 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 11 inches a year.

Getting there

Take Highway 2 west of Spokane for 65 miles to the town of Wilbur, Washington. Turn north on Highway 174 (follow road signs). Travel 19 miles and turn right at the sign for Spring Canyon Campground.

Nearest townCoulee Dam, Washington
Coordinates47.9331° N, 118.9391° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Rx - South Twin Wui

    35 mi from the campground

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

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗4.1 mi
RV sales & serviceRV sales & service ↗42.7 mi

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

Explore

On the National Register nearby

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Natural features

One of the group sites is located on the waterfront; the other is within a short walk of the lake and has a beautiful view of the water. Lake temperatures are comfortable for swimming during the summer, even though much of the water originates from glaciers and snowmelt in the cold, high Canadian Rockies. The lake area has abundant wildlife and birds, including eagles and osprey. Dozens of species of fish inhabit the lake.

Recreation

Lake Roosevelt provides numerous opportunities for outdoor recreation. Families can cool off in the day-use swimming area located approximately 300 yards downhill from the campground. The swimming area also has a playground. Boating and water sports abound. For campers looking to take a break from the lake, the Bunchgrass Prairie Nature Trail offers a short walk through the sagebrush.

Nearby

The famous Grand Coulee Dam is only three miles from the campground. A laser light show is displayed nightly on the dam from Memorial Day weekend through September 30. Additional services are available in the adjacent town of Grand Coulee. Spring Canyon is a short drive from the Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area Headquarters, which provides visitor information.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Spring Canyon Group Site?

Sites at Spring Canyon 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 Spring Canyon Group Site?

Reservation only. 1-25 people: $65/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 Spring Canyon Group Site?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Spring Canyon Group Site have?

2 sites, including 2 group standard area nonelectric.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Spring Canyon 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 Spring Canyon Group Site?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Spring Canyon Group Site?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there is 1 active fire within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.

Source: Fire nearby

Is there cell service at Spring Canyon Group Site?

FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 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 Spring Canyon Group Site?

Lake Roosevelt provides numerous opportunities for outdoor recreation. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Spring Canyon Group Site?

Coulee Dam, Washington. The famous Grand Coulee Dam is only three miles from the campground.

Source: Getting there

What if Spring Canyon Group Site is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Spring Canyon (under 0.1 mi), Keller Ferry Group Sites (Concessionaire-Operated) (11 mi, first-come), and Keller Ferry Campground (Concessionaire-Operated) (11.4 mi, first-come).

Source: Campgrounds nearby

Which national park is Spring Canyon Group Site in?

Spring Canyon 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