Spring Canyon Campground, near Grand Coulee, Washington, is a solid spot for those looking to enjoy the beauty of Lake Roosevelt. With its picturesque views and access to the lake, it’s a great place to kick back and soak in the scenery.

The campground offers basic amenities like picnic tables and fire pits, perfect for evening gatherings. Visitors have noted the clean restrooms and the availability of drinking water, which makes for a more comfortable stay. One camper mentioned, “The views were beautiful especially of the Grand Coulee Dam,” highlighting the stunning backdrop you can expect.

For those who love the water, the sandy beach area is a big draw, providing a refreshing spot to swim and relax. While the sites can feel a bit close together, many appreciate the friendly vibe and the chance to meet fellow campers. If you’re up for a little adventure, check out the nearby Northrup Canyon Homestead trail for a taste of local history.

Whether you’re camping in a tent or RV, Spring Canyon Campground is a decent choice for a weekend getaway or a longer stay. Just remember to bring your own firewood and be prepared for a more rustic experience.

## Overview

 Spring Canyon Campground, on the shoreline of Lake Roosevelt, is perfect for those who enjoy being on the water. The 130-mile long lake is a feature of the Columbia River created by the Grand Coulee Dam. The lake is named after President Franklin D. Roosevelt and is a part of the Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area, managed by the National Park Service. Campers have the convenience of a day-use swimming area and plenty of space to sit back and soak up the summer sun and cooler days of spring and fall. 
## Recreation

 Lake Roosevelt provides numerous opportunities for outdoor recreation. Families can cool off in the day-use water access area located approximately 300 yards downhill from the campground. The Day Use 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.
## Facilities

 This large campground offers 78 individual campsites. 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, but water is shut off during winter.This campground is by reservation only. Reservations must be made in advance. 
## Natural Features

 Though not directly on the water, the camping area is a short walk from the lake. The green, lush campground has beautiful views of the lake and surrounding hills. 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. 
## Nearby Attractions

 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. 
## Contact Info

 This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (509) 754-7889.
## Charges & Cancellations

 All changes and cancellations must be made through recreation.gov

Spring Canyon Campground — Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area

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We came here to enjoy the lake.  The campground was right on the lake shore with a great sand beach!  
  
They sites are pretty close together but were usable.  The site we had was a back-in site, the site is gravel and pretty level.  There are no hookups at this location.  First time boon docking, so we were not sure what to expect. This allowed us to test out our travel trailer and it passed.

  
We have Verizon and there were no issues with cell service for us.    
  
The campground has a clean restroom, we used our trailer shower.

  

Pets are allowed and with how the lakeshore was, we were able to walk around a bend and get away from others allowing us to go off-leash so our dog could play in the water freely.

Great campground right on the lake

Really shocked there aren’t more reviews on this place. There’s beach access with clear water and it’s all nestled between canyons. Very quiet but doesn’t feel isolated. Dog friendly with finished bathrooms that include sinks and mirrors. Only negatives: no camp supervisor- we paid for this site and anyone could just pull up for free. It says online reservation required but no one is here enforcing anything. Maybe it’s different pre-Labor Day. Make sure you bring a stove because campfires are a no go!

Really pretty site! 

We were there on an early October Sunday. Reservations only but easy with reservations.gov and no fee for the ease of reserving a site. 

After October 1, the water was off, no garbage, and flush toilet restrooms were closed. Clean vault toilet. We were in site 10. The fall foliage was gorgeous and we had a partial view of Lake Roosevelt. 

The only bad part was an extra loud generator which comes with no service campgrounds that have easy access for larger RVs. 

Day use area and very large marina/boat launch. 

Roosevelt NRA campground clean and tidy

We stayed here for 2 nights at the end of March. The campground is ok. Not really any privacy from other campers in the campground so it’s not exactly my type of camping. Had to walk up and down a hill to get to the restroom which isn’t exactly fun if you have to get up in the middle of the night.  Looks like it has a nice beach area so it could be a fun place for kids in the summer.

I definitely recommend checking out the nearby Northrup Canyon Homestead trail if you’re in the area. Neat trail with some cool history. 


Ok spot to explore the area

It was nice and quiet during our stay. The views were beautiful especially of the Grand Coulee Dam. 

Great little campground with a beautiful view.

Needing a place to lay our head, take a shower and dump our tank, we turned to the Dyrt, which states there's showers (there arent) and a dump station ( there isn't) here. Disappointing for a camping app. I will definately not be relying solely on the Dyrt in the future, which I usually dont anyways.  But I did. So, the campground is full and kind of noisy, but has a nice view of the lake and can accommodate our 25 foot rv.  It's mid August and 102 degrees when we arrived around 4:30 pm, nothing a cool swim didnt help remedy.

The Dyrt dropped the ball on this one.

The water here is amazing felt fresh after swimming in it! Campground is pretty basic not much shade at any spot and there’s pretty much no privacy

Vault toilets and I think there’s just two water spigots for the whole campground. 

Good for a night or two

Come for the lake

Nice campground overlooking the waters of Lake Roosevelt, created by Grand Coulee Dam. A reviewer stated that there are pit toilets only but there are flush toilets also. Another mentioned no dump station but there is. Nice vistas of lake in the high desert. Deer and quail about.

Spring Canyon CG

Nice place

I could see this spot being great for group sites. But the campsites were hard, small, and lacked privacy. Also, being in the upper loop, the Park Ranger made us extinguish our small tabletop smores solo stove. Not a big deal for us, but put a damper on our evening.   
  
The beach and park were great! Lots of amenities—showers, sand beach, docks, volleyball, seating, grills, etc. However, the volleyball court sand was incredibly shallow and hard. Avoid diving to the ground while playing.   
  
The Park Ranger let us know we could have a fire on the beach—which was the saving grace of the trip.

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