Porcupine Bay Campground

Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area · Washington · Recreation.gov

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★ 4.0 (86 ratings) · 20 sites · $30/night · Tent · RV · Pickup Camper

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Sites 1 & 2 with the river in the background.

About

Porcupine Bay Campground is a popular amoung campers and boaters alike. It is nestled amount ponderosa pines and shrubs along the Spokane Arm of Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area.

Lake Roosevelt is a 130-mile lake of the Columbia River created by the Grand Coulee Dam. Named after President Franklin D. Roosevelt, it is part of the Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area and managed by the National Park Service. Porcupine Bay lies on the water amidst Ponderosa pines and shrubs. It is located on the Spokane Arm of Lake Roosevelt. The lake has comfortable temperatures during summer, even though much of the water originates from glaciers and snow in the cold, high Canadian Rockies. The lake area is abundant with wildlife, including moose, elk, deer, bighorn sheep, birds and fish. Ft. Spokane Visitor center is 10 miles north on HWY 25 from the turn off to Porcupine Bay Campground. It is open during the day From Memorial Day through Labor Day. Porcupine Bay is located along the shoreline of the Spokane River giving it a secluded feel. Birders often see Peregrine falcons, Blue herons, finches, Bald eagles, osprey and even the occasional Golden eagle.

The lake is abundant with walleye, bass, rainbow trout and salmon, making it a popular place for fishing throughout the year; however, the bay does freeze in winter. This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (509) 754-7889.The campground has 31 individual sites. It is open year-round, however drinking water is shut off in winter and sites are not plowed. Davenport is the closest town for campers to replenish basic goods.

This campground is by reservation only. No first come sites available.

Amenities

Drinking water
Toilets (flush & vault)
Pets allowed

Availability at Porcupine Bay Campground

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