Established Camping
North Gorge Campground — Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area
Warning 5 Alerts are In Effect
There are 5 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
Warning 5 Alerts are In Effect
There are 5 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
Danger
- 9/4/2025 North Gorge Campground and Boat Launch closedAlert 1, Severity danger, 9/4/2025 North Gorge Campground and Boat Launch closedEffective immediately, North Gorge campground and boat launch are closed to the public until further notice due to the Crown Fire. Current fire evacuations show that North Gorge is within the level 2 evacuation zone.
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)
Air Quality at this campground may currently be unhealthy. Please check with the campground before making a reservation.
North Gorge Campground is located near Evans, WA, within the Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area. The terrain consists of forested areas and open spaces near the lake. Campers can explore Lake Roosevelt and enjoy activities such as fishing and boating, with temperatures ranging from 30°F in winter to 85°F in summer.
Description
Overview
North Gorge is a small, but popular, campground at the northeast edge of the park. A few sites are large enough for an RV, but most are built for tent camping. The campground is set in a grove of pines on the edge of the lake. A boat launch and dock are on the north or right side of the main loop. In the summer, North Gorge is busy on the weekends.
Recreation
The small boat launch provides access to the lake. Boating, fishing, swimming and water skiing are activities that can easily take place from the campground. Campers might also enjoy relaxing and taking in the beautiful view.
Facilities
North Gorge is a reservation only campground with 11 sites. It can be reserved year round. However, the sites are not plowed in the winter time. There are picnic tables and campfire rings.
Natural Features
Lake side campground in a beautiful pine forest.
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 18.8 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
North Gorge 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 17.3 miles. Follow signs to the campground. It is on the west side of the highway.
Coordinates
48.7858 N
118.00091667 W
Detours Nearby
North Lake Roosevelt Resort
25 min away
Iron Mountain Ranch Screen House
32 min away
Drive Time
- 1 hr 51 min from Spokane
- 2 hrs 12 min from Coeur d'Alene
- 3 hrs 35 min from Lewiston
- 3 hrs 50 min from Wenatchee
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&TNo Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Reservable
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
For Vehicles
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
