Franklin D. Roosevelt Lake is a popular recreation area. Activities include boating, swimming, water skiing, camping, fishing and hunting. A state license is required for fishing or hunting; jet skis have been banned from the lake. The park contains 34 developed recreation sites. Houseboat rentals are available at nearby marinas.
Points of interest in the recreation area include St. Paul's Mission at Kettle Falls Historical Center in Kettle Falls and Fort Spokane. For more information contact Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area, 1008 Crest Dr., Coulee Dam, WA 99116-1259; phone (509) 754-7800 or (509) 754-7893 for the Fort Spokane Visitor Center.