Evans Campground

Evans Campground provides year-round boat launch access to Franklin D. Roosevelt Lake, a massive 130-mile reservoir on the Columbia River in northeastern Washington. The campground is ideally situated along the lake's northern shoreline near Kettle Falls, offering excellent views and convenient paddling access. A day-use area adjacent to the campground features the boat ramp, picnic facilities, and amenities including potable water and restrooms (seasonal availability varies).

**Practical Details for Paddlers:** The boat launch fee is $10 per week or $60 annually. The campground itself offers 44 reservable campsites ($30/night through Recreation.gov, phone 509-754-7889) if you plan an extended paddling trip. The lake is fed by cold water from Canadian glaciers and snow melt, though summer temperatures are suitable for swimming. Located about 81 miles north of Spokane via Highway 395 and Highway 25, Evans is the northernmost reservable campground on Lake Roosevelt. A dump/fill station is available for campers with reservations. The calm, expansive reservoir offers excellent paddling conditions and access to scenic backcountry near Colville National Forest.

Overview
Evans Campground, is located along the northeastern shoreline of Lake Roosevelt. The site is long and narrow, an orientation that allows for a fantastic, clear view of the lake from every vantage point. There are 44 individual campsites.

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...

Overview
Evans Campground, is located along the northeastern shoreline of Lake Roosevelt. The site is long and narrow, an orientation that allows for a fantastic, clear view of the lake from every vantage point. There are 44 individual campsites.

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 and managed by the National Park Service.
Recreation
The boat launch provides year-round access to the lake. Boating, fishing, swimming and water skiing are activities that can easily take place from the campground. Campers might also enjoy relaxing and taking in the beautiful view or attending educational ranger programs.
Facilities
Evans is a reservation only campground. It can be reserved year round. However, the sites are not plowed in the winter time. There are picnic tables, drinking water available seasonally. Fire pits, water access and playground are located within the facility.
Natural Features
Evans provides ample shade with thick forests of ponderosa pine, douglas fir and maple trees. The lake area is abundant with wildlife, including moose, elk and deer. Quite a few bald eagles have been spotted around Evans, and dozens of species of fish inhabit the lake, such as walleye, bass, rainbow trout, salmon and sturgeon. Fishing for sturgeon is now allowed during a short season. Much of the water in the originates from glaciers and snow in the cold, high Canadian Rockies, though temperatures are pleasant to swim in during summer.

Contact Info
This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (509) 754-7889.
Nearby Attractions
The historic St. Paul's Mission, which is run by the National Park Service, is located about eleven south of the campground in the town of Kettle Falls. Also in the area are Fort Colville and the Hudson Bay Company Post on the Upper Columbia. St. Paul's Mission. Sherman drive, a scenic loop, is nearby.
Charges & Cancellations
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.

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