Jones Bay Campground
Jones Bay is one of Lake Roosevelt’s smaller, more rustic campgrounds. The campground is mostly gravel and packed dirt, with not much vegetation, on the lake shore. It can be reached by boat and has a boat launch and dock. Jones Bay can be also be reached by car, but may be difficult to find.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 7 |
| Walk-in | 2 |
Site guide
9 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Water / sewer | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Standard | 43 | Gravel | Partial | No / No | Lakefront | 10 / 2 | Yes | |
| 2 | Standard | Back-in | 51 | Gravel | Partial | No / No | Lakefront | 10 / 2 | Yes |
| 3 | Standard | Back-in | 47 | Gravel | Partial | No / No | Lakefront | 10 / 2 | Yes |
| 4 | Standard | Back-in | 47 | Gravel | Partial | No / No | Lakefront | 10 / 2 | Yes |
| 5 | Walk-in | Gravel | Partial | No / No | Lakefront | 10 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 6 | Walk-in | Gravel | Partial | No / No | 10 / – | Yes | |||
| 7 | Standard | Back-in | 49 | Gravel | Partial | No / No | Lakefront | 10 / 2 | Yes |
| 8 | Standard | 49 | Gravel | Partial | No / No | Lakefront | 10 / 2 | Yes | |
| 9 | Standard | 27 | Gravel | Partial | No / No | Lakefront | 10 / 2 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 01:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 50 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Fees | This is a reservation only campground at $23/night. Site must be reserved through recreation.gov. No first come sites available. Dump Station one time fee of $10 per reservation paid at pay.gov/public/form/start/1575878640. Weekly Boat Launch Fee $10/seven consecutive days. |
Jones Bay is a reservation only campground with 9 sites. There are picnic tables and fire pits at each site. You will need to bring your own drinking water. Limited trash services. Pack it in pack it out.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
Jones Bay is 77 miles from Spokane as you head west on I-90. Drive 3 miles west on I-90 take exit 277 for US 2 West toward the Spokane Airport/Davenport. Stay on US two traveling through Airway Heights. About 55 miles turn right onto Sherman Draw Rd. N. in 4.3 miles turn left on Sherman Rd. E. Follow for 2 miles then turn right onto Jones Bay Rd.
| Nearest town | Davenport, Washington |
| Coordinates | 47.9185° N, 118.5825° W · Directions ↗ |
Charges and cancellations
Late Cancellations or Cancellations within the Cut-off Window Individual Campsites: A customer who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee.
Fire nearby
- PrescribedRx - South Twin Wui
26 mi from the campground
- Prescribed3R Rx - Coyote
49 mi from the campground · 841 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 5.1 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Fairchild Outdoor Rec ↗ | 47.1 mi |
| RV sales & service | Parkway RV ↗ | 51.4 mi |
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On the National Register nearby
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Natural features
Jones Bay is located at the bottom of a ravine that opens up into a beautiful bay on Lake Roosevelt. It's located in the brush stepe so has a desert feel to it with the bitter antelope brush and sage.
Recreation
Jones Bay is popular with people that like a more remote primitive site. There is access to the water with a small boat ramp. Fishing is great from the water or the shore.
Nearby
Great fishing is just a boat ride away. Beautiful views up and down the lake.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Jones Bay Campground?
Sites at Jones Bay Campground 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 Jones Bay Campground?
This is a reservation only campground at $23/night. Site must be reserved through recreation.gov. No first come sites available.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Jones Bay Campground?
Check-in 01:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Jones Bay Campground?
Late Cancellations or Cancellations within the Cut-off Window Individual Campsites: A customer who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid f
Source: Charges and cancellations
How many sites does Jones Bay Campground have?
9 sites, including 7 standard sites without power and 2 walk-in sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Jones Bay Campground?
The longest site here provides 50 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 Jones Bay Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Jones Bay Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Jones Bay Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 2 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.
Source: Fire nearby
Is there cell service at Jones Bay Campground?
FCC coverage maps show AT&T 4G LTE 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 Jones Bay Campground?
Jones Bay is popular with people that like a more remote primitive site. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Jones Bay Campground?
Davenport, Washington. Great fishing is just a boat ride away.
Source: Getting there
What if Jones Bay Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Keller Ferry Campground (Concessionaire-Operated) (5.2 mi, first-come), Keller Ferry Group Sites (Concessionaire-Operated) (5.5 mi, first-come), and Fort Spokane (12.7 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby