Where the Columbia River backs up into Lake Roosevelt, Jones Bay Campground sits on open terrain with direct water access. The National Park Service facility requires navigating a dirt road that becomes primitive and steep in sections, with some one-way stretches leading down to the shoreline sites.
All 18 campsites are walk-in only, though the distance from parking remains short. Mercedes D. notes this is a "primitive, secluded campground with plenty of buffer between sites." Vault toilets serve the area, and campers consistently report they stay well-maintained despite the remote setting. No water is available on-site, so visitors must bring their own supply. Fire rings and picnic tables equip each site.
The campground provides immediate lake access for kayaking and fishing. Rock formations and canyon walls create the backdrop, with several sites offering direct water views. Mosquitoes can be aggressive during certain seasons, and rattlesnakes inhabit the area. Cell service remains limited to nonexistent throughout most of the campground.
For RV camping with full hookups, Keller Ferry Campground — Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area sits five miles west with developed amenities and better road access.
Description
Overview
Jones Bay is one of Lake Roosevelts 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.
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.
Facilities
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.
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.
Nearby Attractions
Great fishing is just a boat ride away. Beautiful views up and down the lake.
Contact Info
This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (509) 754-7889.
Charges & Cancellations
All changes an cancellations must be done through recreation.gov. 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.
Fee Info
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. Paid online at https://www.pay.gov/public/form/entry/101/656441199/ Annual Boat Launch Fee $60/year available by vendor only.
Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
Limited trash services. Pack it in, pack it out.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundJones Bay Campground — Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area is located in Washington
Directions
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. N. The campground is 3 miles down a sandy narrow road. If coming from Wilbur, WA Jones Bay is 1 miles. Head East on NW Main Ave toward SE Division St. Pass Key Bank 0.2 miles. Turn left on NE Brace St. follow 2 miles. Turn right onto Sherman Rd E. 1 mile. Turn left onto Hanson Harbor Rd. follow for 7.6 miles. Slight right onto Jones Bay Rd. N. In 3 miles you will arrive in the campground. ALERT: Make sure you are intending on coming to Jones Bay on Lake Roosevelt. There is also a Jones Bay on nearby Steamboat Rock State park.
Coordinates
47.918483333 N
118.582466667 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors
T-MobileLTESome Coverage
VerizonNo Coverage- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors- T-MobileLTESome Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
Drive Time
- 1 hr 53 min from Spokane, WA
- 2 hrs 19 min from Wenatchee, WA
- 2 hrs 22 min from Coeur d'Alene, ID
- 2 hrs 55 min from Kennewick, WA
