For Kids
Free ranger-led programs for
Kids - Park
rangers conduct a variety of activities from guided canoe tours to evening
programs in the campgrounds (Fort Spokane). Topics vary from bears and cougars
to military history and geology.
Weather
Weather
Channel
Weather Underground
Lake Level (Full pool is 1285 ft - Midnight Reservoir Level)
Lake Level current conditions and forecast
Recreation
Two Rivers Casino
509-722-5500 Casino, marina and convenience store
Seven Bays Marina
509-725-1676 Marina, convenience store
Harrington Golf and Country Club 509-253-4308 (about 30 minute
drive)
Deer Meadows Golf Course 509-725-8488 (30+ minute
drive)
Lake Roosevelt National Park Service
Information and facts about the lake
Lake Roosevelt is a reservoir controlled by Grand Coulee Dam. The Lake is
drawn down in the early spring to make room for the water coming down from the
mountains. This means that the water level recedes significantly. The docks
aren't floating and swimming isn't possible.
Click here for a photo to give you
an idea of the lake level when the water is down (April 5, 2005). (The "Midnight Reservoir Elevation" was 1253.00...full pool
is approx. 1285.0.
See
this link for day by day levels or
Lake Level current conditions and forecast. The US Army Corp of Engineers
controls the water level and traditionally the water level comes back up (to
float the docks and allow for swimming, etc) by July 4. In recent years
(since 2004), the level
was up to the docks by mid-June. However, this varies from year to year. Also,
in the last few years (2004 - 2006), the Corp Of Engineers needed additional hydroelectric power
(due to the hot summer, and drew down the Lake in early August making the docks
unusable for about two weeks. There are no guarantees (implied or
otherwise) regarding the level of the water and usability of the dock and/or
swimming beach. Refunds will not be made due to circumstances, such as
this, that are outside of our control. We will, however, work with you to
reschedule if space is available.
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Jet Skis: |
Are they permitted? Yes |
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Swimming: |
Can you swim in the lake?
Yes
What is the water quality? Nice in the summer but stays very cold
below the top 10 feet. |
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Water Level: |
Average water level variance? Water
level is brought to stable pool prior to July 4. Draw down starts
after Labor Day.
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Power Boats: |
Are they permitted? Yes,
all types. This lake has fine water skiing. |
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Depth of Lake: |
The lake has a variety of
terrain, including shallow areas with sandy beaches and steep areas with
depths to nearly 400 feet. |
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Nearby cities: |
The nearest town is Davenport (population 1500) which has all
services (13 miles). Spokane is the closest major city (50 miles)
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Nearest airport: |
The Spokane International Airport is 50
miles.
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Nearest boat launch: |
Porcupine Bay (approximately
9 miles on the river, 25-30 miles on paved and unpaved roads) Ask
about launching a boat at the cabin location. |
