Established Camping
Snag Cove Campground — Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area
Warning 3 Alerts are In Effect
There are 3 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
Warning 3 Alerts are In Effect
There are 3 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
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)
Limited trash services. Pack it in, pack it out.
Fee Changes Beginning in 2025 at Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area https://www.nps.gov/laro/learn/news/fee-changes-beginning-in-2025.htm
Snag Cove Campground is located near Kettle Falls in the Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area. The terrain consists of forested areas and open spaces near the lake. Campers can explore Lake Roosevelt and visit the nearby Colville National Forest, with temperatures ranging from 30°F in winter to 85°F in summer.
Description
Overview
Snag Cove is a small, fairly isolated campground located on the western side of Lake Roosevelt. Eight out of the nine sites are on the lake shore and all sites are open to tents and RVs. A boat launch with trailer parking and courtesy dock frames one side of the campground. Because of its size and popularity, Snag Cove often fills in the summer.
Recreation
Snag Cove Campground is popular with families, hunters and fishermen to camp and boat. They can easily access Lake Roosevelt for shoreline fishing, or use the ramp to launch their boat.
Facilities
Snag Cove has 9 sites that are reservation only plus a nice boat ramp to launch your boat.
Natural Features
Beautiful little campground with boat launch sitting along the edge of Lake Roosevelt, nestled in a pine forest.
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 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
Snag Cove Campground — Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area is located in Washington
Directions
Snag Cove Campground is 85 miles north of Spokane. Follow hwy 395 north for about 66 miles. After passing through the traffic circle just south of Walmart in Colville continue another 15 miles through the town of Kettle Falls and over the bridge. Continue north on hwy 395 to Northport/Flat Creek River Bridge. Turn right and drive 6.7 miles. Snag Cove will be on your right.
Coordinates
48.73305 N
118.06033333 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&TNo Coverage
Detours Nearby
Marcus Island Campground — Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area
6 min away
North Lake Roosevelt Resort
20 min away
Drive Time
- 1 hr 47 min from Spokane
- 2 hrs 8 min from Coeur d'Alene
- 3 hrs 31 min from Lewiston
- 3 hrs 46 min from Wenatchee
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
- Toilets
- Pets
For Vehicles
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
