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    Published: Mar 10, 2021 · Updated: Feb 13, 2025 by JohnTillison · This post may contain affiliate links

    Haag Cove Campground - Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area

    Haag Cove Campground is at the north end of Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area. This beautiful campground lies on the banks of Lake Roosevelt in an open setting, giving outstanding views of the lake.

    campsite at Haag Cove Campground with text reading "Haag Cove Campground Lake Roosevelt NRA Washington by ParkRangerJohn.com"

    Haag Cove Campground - Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area

    The one thing to be aware of about Haag Cove Campground is that there is no boat launch or courtesy dock. It is typically pretty quiet, but it may fill up on weekends and holidays.

    Visitors will love the individual campsites spread along the shore of Lake Roosevelt, which offers epic views! The opposite side of the lake is surrounded by pine trees, which provide shade.

    My only drawback to this campground is that it is in an open area and there is not much privacy as there is no real cover between campsites.

    Campsite 1 Haag Cove Campground Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area
    Campsite 1 Haag Cove Campground

    Nearby attractions/ activities for campers at Marcus Island Campground

    • St. Paul's Mission and Kettle Falls Historical Center (Kettle Falls Area)
    • Baseball and grass fields to play in at Kettle Falls Campground
    • 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.
    Campsite 2 Haag Cove Campground Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area
    Campsite 2 Haag Cove Campground

    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.

    2024 America The Beautiful National Park Pass

    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.

    Campsite 3 Haag Cove Campground Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area
    Campsite 3 Haag Cove Campground

    Haag Cove nightly rate/Camping Fees

    Campsite Cost:

    Standard Camping Fee, May 1 – September 30 - $23.00

    Standard Camping Fee, October 1 – April 30 - $11.50

    Senior/Access Camping Fee: 

    Senior / Access Rate, May 1 – September 30 - $11.50

    Senior / Access Rate, October 1 – April 30 - $5.75

    Campsite 4 Haag Cove Campground Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area
    Campsite 4 Haag Cove Campground

    Campground Reservations

    Reservations:  All campsites are reservation only.

    Are Campground Reservations Available? 

    Yes, the campground is open year-round; however, reservable dates are April 14 through October 14.

    Phone Number? 877-444-6777

    Online? Recreation.gov

    How Far Ahead can you make a reservation? Individual sites at this campground operate on a 6-month rolling basis.

    Haag Cove Campground Map

    Haag Cove Campground Map

     

    General Information about Haag Cove Campground

    Number of Sites: 18

    Season: Haag Cove is open seasonally.

    Location in the park: Haag Cove is a quiet, isolated campground on Lake Roosevelt’s west side

    Latitude/Longitude: 48° 34' 5.7600" N 118° 9' 22.6200" W

    Elevation: 1306feet

    Accessible Sites:  Campsite areas are unpaved and may be uneven. Campsite 3 and campsite 5 are designated ADA sites. Campsites 13 – 18 are walk-in tent sites. Pit toilets have sidewalk pathways from the road.

    Campground Address: Along Inchelium Highway

    Kettle Falls, WA 99141

    Campsite 8 Haag Cove Campground Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area
    Campsite 8 Haag Cove Campground

    Campground Amenities

    Potable Water?  No, Make sure to bring water jugs with you. There is no potable water.

    Bear Box in site/area?  No

    Flush Toilets: No, CXT/Vault Toilets

    Payphone: No

    Laundry/Showers: No

    Is Wi-Fi available? No

    Is firewood available for purchase? Firewood is available in nearby towns.

    Is Cellular Phone Service Available? Most major carriers have some cell coverage at Haag Cove Campground.

    Is a camp host available on-site? Unknown

    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!

    Click here to get your National Parks Edition of Goodr Sunglasses!

    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.

    Campsite 9 Haag Cove Campground Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area
    Campsite 9 Haag Cove Campground

     

    RV Camping at Campground

    Hookups: There are no electricity, water, or sewer site hookups

    RV Length: Maximum vehicle length varies from site to site. Sites 13 through 18 are walk-in sites. Vehicles, trailers, or RVs cannot be parked on the grass or anywhere except the designated parking spot for each site. Haag Cove Campground does not have hookups.

    36 foot max length

    Dump Station: No

    Generators: Generators may only be used from 6 am to 10 pm.

    Escape Campervan in front of a hotel

    For a fun adventure check out Escape Campervans. These campervans have built in beds, kitchen area with refrigerators, and more. You can have them fully set up with kitchen supplies, bedding, and other fun extras. They are painted with epic designs you can't miss!

    Escape Campervans has offices in Vancouver, Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, Denver, New York, and Orlando

    Campsite 11 Haag Cove Campground Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area
    Campsite 11 Haag Cove Campground

    How to get to Campground

    Haag Cove Campground is 83 miles north of Spokane. Follow Hwy 395 north 75.7 miles then turn left onto WA-20 after crossing the bridge. Follow WA-20 for 4.1 miles. Turn left onto Inchellium Rd. Continue south for 2.8 miles. Turn left onto Haag Rd. Continue for .4 miles to the enrance of Haag Cove Campground.

    From Kettle Falls, drive north on US 395. Cross Lake Roosevelt on Barneys Bridge and turn left onto WA 20 west. After approximately 4 miles, turn left onto Inchelium Highway (Inchelium Kettle Falls Road). Follow Inchelium Highway for about 3 miles and turn left at the Haag Cove Campground sign.
    Campsite 12 Haag Cove Campground Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area
    Campsite 12 Haag Cove Campground

    Campground Regulations

    The maximum number of people in a campsite:  10

    The number of cars per campsite: 2

    Checkout time: 12 noon

    Quiet Hours: Quiet hours are from 10:00 pm to 6:00 am.

    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 need to be on a leash.

    Campsite 13 Haag Cove Campground Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area
    Campsite 13 Haag Cove Campground

    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.

    Campsite 17 Haag Cove Campground Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area
    Campsite 17 Haag Cove Campground

    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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