Established Camping
Marcus Island Campground — Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area
Warning 4 Alerts are In Effect
There are 4 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
Warning 4 Alerts are In Effect
There are 4 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
This location is open during the Federal government lapse in funding.
Fee Changes Beginning in 2025 at Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area https://www.nps.gov/laro/learn/news/fee-changes-beginning-in-2025.htm
Limited trash services. Pack it in, pack it out.
2025 Total Fire Restrictions in Effect at Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area Coulee Dam, WA Due to extreme conditions, all fires at Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area are prohibited effective 12:01 am, Thursday, July 03, 2025, until further notice. No open flames are permitted. This includes, but is not limited to, all fires in NPS provided fire rings and boxes, shoreline fires, charcoal fires, tiki torches, incense burners, candles, pellet smokers, and propane campfires. Only self-contained propane or gas stoves and lanterns are allowed during the full fire ban. For the most current information regarding the fire ban in the Recreation Area, please check 2025 total fire restrictions implemented - Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area (U.S. National Park Service)
Marcus Island Campground is located near Evans, WA, within the Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area. The terrain consists of forested areas and open spaces along the shores of Lake Roosevelt. Campers can experience temperatures ranging from 30°F in winter to 85°F in summer, and nearby attractions include the Grand Coulee Dam and Colville National Forest.
Description
Overview
Marcus Island Campground is tucked into the trees on the lake shore. The campground is heavily shaded and, in the summer, has shoreline on three sides. The main access road is single lane and winding, but campers flock to this shaded area in summer. A boat launch with parking is available before reaching the campground.
Recreation
The boat launch provides access to the lake when the water is high. Provides a nice shaded campground in a beautiful evergreen forest. Popular for campers, families and fisherman alike.
Facilities
Reservation only campground with 25 sites. A small boat launch is available before you reach the campground when the water levels are high.
Natural Features
Marcus Island Campground is tucked into the trees on the lake shore. The campground is heavily shaded and, in the summer, has shoreline on three sides.
Contact Info
This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (509) 754-7889.
Nearby Attractions
The historic St. Paul's Mission, which is run by the National Park Service, is located about eleven south of the campground in the town of Kettle Falls. Also in the area are Fort Colville and the Hudson Bay Company Post on the Upper Columbia. St. Paul's Mission. Sherman drive, a scenic loop, is nearby.
Charges & Cancellations
All changes and cancellations need to be made 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.
Location
Marcus Island Campground — Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area is located in Washington
Directions
Take Washington state Highway 395 north from Spokane. Travel 70.3 miles to the town of Kettle Falls, take Highway 25 north and travel 5.7 miles. Follow signs to the campground. It is on the west side of the highway.
Coordinates
48.66575 N
118.05276667 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Detours Nearby
North Lake Roosevelt Resort
14 min away
Iron Mountain Ranch Screen House
34 min away
Drive Time
- 1 hr 40 min from Spokane
- 2 hrs 1 min from Coeur d'Alene
- 3 hrs 24 min from Lewiston
- 3 hrs 39 min from Wenatchee
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
