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Hunters Campground sits along the northern shoreline of Lake Roosevelt. The facility is popular among hunters and fishermen, but is also comfortable for families. Although there is no view of the lake directly from the campground, a boat launch and beach are located within the facility.
Lake Roosevelt is a 130-mile lake on 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 managed by the National Park Service.
This campground is popular for hunters (hunting is allowed in certain areas of the park) and fishermen. The lake is abundant with walleye, bass, rainbow trout and salmon. Sturgeon also live in the lake; fishing for sturgeon is now allowed For a limited season. The boat launch is open year-round.
Families and visitors can attend educational programs, enjoy a leisurely walk to the lake or relax by the beach.
There are 37 campsites that can be reserved. Each of the sites has a fire pit; and the facility has drinking water and flush toilets that are available depending on the season. A campground host lives on-site and can provide further information. This facility is more remote than some of the surrounding campgrounds; however, the small town of Hunters is nearby.
The site is situated in a thick Ponderosa pine forest that provides plenty of shade. The lake area is abundant with wildlife, including moose, elk, deer osprey and bald eagles. Dozens of species of fish inhabit the lake.
Much of the water in the lake originates from glaciers and snowmelt from the cold, high Canadian Rockies. Although, lake temperatures are pleasant to swim in during summer.
This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (509) 754-7889.
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.
Take State Highway 2 west of Spokane for 32 miles to the town of Davenport. Turn north on State Highway 25 and travel 37 miles. Follow signs for the campground. Turn left (west) on Campground Road in the town of Hunters.
The campground is available by reservation only. Reservations must be made through recreation.gov. Peak Season rates are $23 per night for individual sites (May-Sep). They are $11.50 per night during the off season.
I’ve been going to hunters campground since 2002, and it’s always a good time. We started out by snagging the smaller camp sites, but around 2006, we discovered the group camp sites, and we get one of those every year. It’s a beautiful lake, the swim area is large and clean, and the sites are well managed. The people who run the campsites are great at letting their guests have fun and be autonomous while also making sure everyone is e joying themselves and no one is doing anything to harm or annoy their fellow campers. High recommend this as a place for a day trip or for a long stay.
Hidden campground with day use area by the Columbia River/ Lake Roosevelt. Beautiful place complete with barbecue pits, lots of open space, ample parking. Dog friendly.
Open access to the river - close to boatramp.
Beautiful campground a really wonderful place to be…..so peaceful. The views are amazing. It’s pretty close to Spokane. If you need to get out with your family for a while or perhaps just take a little you time this is a very good place to be
It was a great place to visit and a beautiful road trip from anywhere to get there .
Nice campground, pet friendly, kid friendly. Easy access boat launch. Available docks close to camping areas with easy access. Although the water level was low and we got stuck a little in the mud when my guy tried to park it at the first one. The group access docks are much more accessible. Also, kinda where the swimming hole is. Our camping spot was nice and clean with plenty of room. Wasn't able to use the fire pit because a burn ban was in place. We had space 13 and the view was just gorgeous. Restrooms were close by. Not too noisy after 10. There's a septic dump area with easy access.
