Evans Campground is part of the Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area, which is managed by the National Park Service. It is very relaxing here, with plenty of shade from the thick forests of Ponderosa Pine mixed with Douglas Fir and Maple Trees.
Evans Campground - Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area
Lake Roosevelt is actually just a wide spot along the Columbia River that was created when Grand Coulee Dam was completed in 1942. The 130-mile-long Lake Roosevelt is the key feature of Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area, which Congress created in 1946. The park was dedicated to President Franklin D. Roosevelt, who authorized the construction of the Grand Coulee Dam in 1934. Water that comes from the mighty Columbia River originates up in the high Canadian Rockies from its glaciers and snowmelt that happens each year.
You will want to make sure you have bug spray with you while camping here. We found a lot of mosquitos during our visit.
There is poison ivy near the campground, so be careful if you have kids running around. The areas were clearly marked, but just in case, you will want to make sure everyone knows where not to run and play.
Nearby attractions/ activities for campers at Evans Campground
- St. Paul's Mission and Kettle Falls Historical Center (Kettle Falls Area)
- Evans Day Use area is located adjacent to the campground and has a boat launch, a nice grassy play area with picnic tables, barbecue grills, a Gazebo, water access, an outdoor cold shower, potable water (in the summer), and flush toilets(in the summer) and vault toilets.
- Auto Vue Drive-in Theater is open seasonally and is close to the Kettle Falls Area Campgrounds.
- For those in the Kettle Falls Area who enjoy wine, there is a nice organic winery across the river named China Bend Winery. You can even use your boat and stop in and pick up a nice bottle of wine to end the perfect evening at your campsite.
- Don't forget your binoculars and cameras, as Wildlife is abundant in the area, including Deer, Elk, Moose, Black Bears, Bobcats, Mountain Lions, Beavers, Squirrels, Marmots, Bald Eagles, and more!
- The park's main attraction is everything that is a water-based activity, like boating and fishing.
- Water sports, including canoeing/kayaking.
- Fishermen will enjoy the dozens of species of fish to fish for.
- Common species include Rainbow Trout, White Sturgeon, Yellow Perch, Lake Whitefish, Kokanee (a non-migrating form of Sockeye Salmon), and Burbot.
- Less common fish include Cutthroat Trout, Bass, Walleye, Sunfish, Carp, Perch, Pike, and Bullhead.
Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area Does Not Have A Entrance Fee
Learn more about National Park Passes for parks that have an entrance fee.
$80.00 - For the America the Beautiful/National Park Pass. The pass covers entrance fees to all US National Park Sites and over 2,000 Federal Recreation Fee Sites for an entire year and covers everyone in the car for per-vehicle sites and up to 4 adults for per-person sites.
Buy your pass at this link, and REI will donate 10% of pass proceeds to the National Forest Foundation, National Park Foundation, and the U.S. Endowment for Forestry & Communities.
National Park Free Entrance Days -Mark your calendars with the five free entrance days the National Park Service offers annually.
Evans Campground nightly rate/Camping Fees
Campsite Cost:
Standard Camping Fee, May 1 – September 30 - $23.00
Standard Camping Fee, October 1 – April 30 - $11.50
Group Camping Fee, 1 – 25 People - $55.00
Senior/Access Camping Fee:
Senior / Access Rate, May 1 – September 30 - $11.50
Senior / Access Rate, October 1 – April 30 - $5.75
Campground Reservations
Reservations: All campsites are reservation only.
Are Campground Reservations Available?
Yes, the campground is open seasonally; however, individual campsites and the group site are only reserved from April 14 through October 14.
Phone Number? 877-444-6777
Online? Recreation.gov
How Far Ahead can you make a reservation?
Individual campsites at this campground operate on a 6-month rolling basis
The group site at this campground operates on a 12-month rolling basis
Evans Campground Map
General Information about Evans Campground
Number of Sites: 43
Season: Normally open year-round depending on weather.
Location in the park:
Evans is located off of WA 25. From Kettle Falls, drive north on US 395. Turn right onto WA 25 North. Follow WA 25 North for approximately 9 miles. Turn left at the Evans Campground sign.
Campground Address: Along WA 25, Evans, WA. 99126
Elevation: 1299 feet
Accessible Sites: Campsite 22 is a designated ADA site.
The restrooms have sidewalk pathways from the road. Access to the courtesy dock and swim beach is unpaved and over uneven ground.
Campground roads and campsite parking spaces are paved. Campsite areas, like picnic tables and fire pits, are unpaved and may be uneven.
Campground Amenities
Campground amenities like flush restrooms, water, and the dump station are not available in the winter. They will become available when the weather and lake level will allow.
Potable Water? Yes
Bear Box in site/area? No
Flush Toilets: Flush Toilets - seasonal
Vault Toilets - year-round
Laundry/Showers available: No
Is Wi-Fi available? No
Is Cellular Phone Service Available? Yes
Is firewood available for purchase? Firewood is available in Grand Coulee and neighboring towns.
Is a camp host available on-site? Yes, seasonal
There is a boat launch (1280’) with the adjacent parking lot.
Amenities at each campsite:
Fire pit in the site? Yes
Picnic Table in the site? Yes
Don't forget to pack
Insect repellent is always a great idea outdoors, especially around any body of water.
We use Permethrin Spray on our clothes before our park trips. Please read my article on preventing biting insects while enjoying the outdoors.
Sunscreen - I buy environmentally friendly sunscreen whenever possible because you inevitably pull it out at the beach.
Bring your water bottle and plenty of water with you. Plastic water bottles are not sold in the park.
Sunglasses - I always bring sunglasses with me. I personally love Goodr sunglasses because they are lightweight, durable, and have awesome National Park Designs from several National Parks like Joshua Tree, Yellowstone, Hawaii Volcanoes, Acadia, Denali, and more!
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Binoculars/Spotting Scope - These will help spot birds and wildlife and make them easier to identify. We tend to see waterfowl in the distance, and they are always just a bit too far to identify them without binoculars.
RV Camping at Evans Campground
Vehicles, trailers, or RVs cannot be parked on the grass or anywhere except the designated parking spot for each site.
Hookups: There are no electricity, water or sewer site hookups
RV Length: Maximum length 30 feet
Dump Station: Yes, Seasonal
Generators: Generators may only be used from 6 am to 10 pm.
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Evans Group Campsite
Clusters of pine trees provide ample shade to the Evans Group Camp. The group camp has a beautiful view of Lake Roosevelt with a clear view of the lake from the entire group camp!
The site can accommodate up to 25 people, with plenty of room for RV parking and/or tents, and costs $55.00/night.
How to get to Campground
Take Washington State Highway 395 north of Spokane. Travel 70.3 miles to the town of Kettle Falls, take Highway 25 north, and travel 11 miles. Follow signs to the campground. It is on the west side of the highway.
Evans is located off of WA 25. From Kettle Falls, drive north on US 395. Turn right onto WA 25 North. Follow WA 25 North for approximately 9 miles. Turn left at the Evans Campground sign.
Campground Regulations
The maximum number of people in a campsite: 10 for individual sites, 25 max for group site
The number of cars per campsite: 2
Checkout time: 12 noon
Quiet Hours: Quiet hours are from 10:00 pm to 6:00 am. This includes generators
Maximum Stay: Camping is limited to 14 consecutive nights per campground within a 30-day period and not more than 60 total nights per calendar year
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets must be leashed at all times.
Lake Roosevelt Campgrounds
Lake Roosevelt covers a large area along Lake Roosevelt and has 16 developed frontcountry campgrounds.
Below is a complete list of all campgrounds, starting from the far Northeast corner of the park and ending at the furthest-lying campground.
If one campground is full, chances are there is availability in another nearby.
There are no glamping tents, cabins, or National Park Lodges available at Lake Roosevelt National Park.
If you want hotel options, the weather turns bad, or you keep running into sold-out campgrounds, here is a list of hotels in the main areas of Lake Roosevelt NRA.
Kettle Falls Hotels - Click here for options in Kettle Falls and the surrounding area.
Colville Hotels - Click here for hotels and vacation rentals in Colville.
Davenport Hotels - Click here to find hotels and vacation rentals near Davenport.
North - Kettle Falls Area Campgrounds
Snag Cove Campground - Snag Cove is a small 9-site campground on the Northwest side of the park North of Kettle Falls, WA.
Kettle River Campground - The Kettle River Campground is a shady 13-site campground on the banks of the Kettle River. It is also on the Northwest side of the park north of Kettle Falls, WA.
Kamloops Island Campground - Kamloops Island Campground is a small and shady 17-site campground North of Kettle Falls, WA.
Haag Cove Campground - Haag Cove is a quiet 18-campsite campground on Lake Roosevelt's West side, past Colville and Kettle Falls, WA.
North Gorge Campground - North Gorge Campground is a small 12-site campground that is very popular. It is on the Northeast edge of the park and mostly built for tent camping.
Evans Campground - Evans Campground is a busy summer campground with 43 campsites located on the West end of Lake Roosevelt, north of Kettle Falls, WA.
Marcus Island Campground- Marcus Island Campground is located North of Kettle Falls, WA. on the park's west side.
Kettle Falls Campground - Kettle Falls Campground is a Year-Round 74 site campground just South of Kettle Falls, WA. on Hwy 25.
Cloverleaf Campground - Cloverleaf Campground is a small 7-site campground that is open from May 1 through September 30. The campground is approximately 34 miles from the Fort Spokane Visitor Center, heading North towards Kettle Falls, WA.
Gifford Campground - Gifford Campground is a 42-site campground with most sites having views of Lake Roosevelt. The campground is approximately 33 miles from the Fort Spokane Visitor Center, heading North towards Kettle Falls, WA.
Hunters Campground - Hunters Campground is a 37-site campground 21 miles north of the Fort Spokane Visitor Center.
Central - Fort Spokane Area Campgrounds
Fort Spokane Campground - Fort Spokane Campground has 67 sites with a visitor center, boat launch, and day-use area within walking distance.
Porcupine Bay Campground - Porcupine Bay Campground is a small 20-site campground tucked up against the wall of a coulee with beautiful views of the lake. Campground near the Fort Spokane Area heading back towards Davenport, WA.
Hawk Creek Campground - Hawk Creek Campground is a small, unique, 20-site campground. What makes this campground unique is that instead of being on Lake Roosevelt, it is tucked back from the lake on Hawk Creek and, for a surprise, is a small waterfall.
West - Grand Coulee Dam Area Campgrounds
Spring Canyon Campground—On the west end of the park near Grand Coulee, Washington, Spring Canyon has 68 campsites and sweeping views of Lake Roosevelt.
Jones Bay Campground - Jones Bay Campground is a small rustic 9-site campground on the west side of the park. The campground is mostly boat-in; however, you can drive there, but it may be difficult to find.
Additional National Park sites near Lake Roosevelt NRA
North Cascades National Park - Your complete guide to exploring North Cascades National Park
Mount Rainier National Park - Your complete guide to exploring Mount Raniner National Park
Olympic National Park - Your complete guide to exploring Olympic National Park
Glacier National Park - Your complete Guide to exploring Glacier National Park
Whitman Mission NHS—The Oregon Trail brought with it an influx of missionaries, disease, and more. The change brought on a single violent act that changed the fate of many nations.
Manhattan Project NHP - Discover the project that forever changed the world as it brought in the nuclear age and the world's first atomic bombs.
Ice Age Floods National Geological Trail - Learn about the great floods from the last Ice Age that forever shaped this region
Check out all of the National Parks in Washington, along with neighboring Oregon National Parks and Idaho National Parks.
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