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Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area

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The Upper Columbia River is rich in cultural and natural significance. For more than 9000 years people have gathered along the banks of the river to fish and trade with each other. Missionaries and explorers for the Hudson Bay Company and the Northwest Trading Company mapped the area and developed relationships with the tribes which lived here. In 1941, damming of the Columbia River as part of the Columbia River Basin project created a 130-mile long lake. Named for President Franklin D. Roosevelt, the lake is now the largest recreation feature in the Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area. Opportunities for boating, fishing, swimming, camping, canoeing and visiting historic Fort Spokane and St. Paul's Mission are highlights of visiting Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area.


Contact Information

1008 Crest Drive
Coulee Dam, WA 99116
509-633-9441 - Headquarters
509-738-6266 - Visitor Information
509-725-2715 - Visitor Information


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Activities

Here are some of the activities that are offered at Mount Rainier National Park.
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  • Auto Touring
  • Boating
  • Camping
  • Educational Programs
  • Fishing
  • Hunting
  • Swimming
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Bird Watching
  • Nature Walks
  • Stargazing
  • Kayaking
  • Snorkeling
  • Snowshoeing

Recommended Activities
Camping, fishing, water skiing, boating, bird watching, picnicking, audio-visual program, guided canoe trips and walks, interpretive talks and exhibits, fishing, hunting. Off-road vehicle use is prohibited. Permits for fishing and hunting are available though Washington State, the Spokane Tribe and the Colville Confederated Tribe of Indians.


 
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RV Information
Are you planning on traveling with your RV? If you are, you should check out the Good Sam Club. The Good Sam Club offers discounts on camping, a free magazine subscription and great tips on traveling with your RV. You can also get a free no-obligation RV Insurance quote . Give them a look and enjoy your trip.
Gear Up For Your Trip
Once you have finished deciding where to go, it will be time to gear up. A great place for adventure travel gear is The National Geographic Store. They have all types of maps and guides to help finalize your vacation plans.