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Along WA 25, Gifford, WA, 99131
National Park ServiceLast Updated: November 26, 2025
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Campground Overview
Introduction
Gifford campground stretches along the lakeshore, giving almost every campsite a sweeping view of Lake Roosevelt and shoreline access. Towering pines provide ample shade. Gifford has a boat launch and dock, a dump station, and a fish cleaning station. A group site provides space and privacy for larger parties. Gifford Campground is conveniently located along WA 25 next to the Gifford Ferry.
Campsite Details
Operating Hours
Gifford is open year-round, but amenities like flush restrooms, water, and the dump station are not available in winter. They become available again when weather and lake water level allow.
Weather
Summer weather is hot and buggy, with highs averaging in the 90s and lows in the 50s. Rain and thunderstorms can happen any time of year. In the winter, expect cold temperatures and possible snow. Temperatures can vary in spring and fall. Be prepared for many types of weather in all seasons.
Amenities
Trash & Recycling Collection
Toilets
Cell Phone Reception
Dump Station
Staff or Host On-Site
Potable Water
Directions
From Fort Spokane Visitor Center, turn left onto WA 25 north. Follow WA 25 for approximately 33 miles. Turn left at the Gifford Campground sign.
Rates & Fees
Individual Campsite
The fee for an individual campsite per night. Group size limit is 10 people and 2 vehicles. All standard camping fees are 50 percent off with an eligible America the Beautiful Senior or Access Pass. Group size limit is 10 people and 2 vehicles.
Water Fill and Dump Station Fee
Fee is per use to dump grey and black water tanks and to fill potable water tanks. Water filling and dump station use is intended for visitors recreating at Lake Roosevelt and not for residential use. Payments are made at pay.gov. Fees are 50 percent off with America the Beautiful Senior or Access Pass. Fees are not included in campground reservation. Campers with a campground reservation only pay the fee once per reservation. Visitors without a campground reservation pay fee per use.
Rules & Regulations
Fire/Stove Policy
Fires are permitted only in the designated fire rings, and only as long as there are no burn bans or dangerous fire weather.Regulations Overview
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 anywhere within Lake Roosevelt. These limits apply to all camping activities within Lake Roosevelt. No more than two vehicles and ten people at each campsite. Check-In: 1:00 PM. Check-Out Time: Noon. Quiet Hours: From 10 pm to 6 am. This includes generators. Nighttime Closures: Campgrounds are closed to non-registered campers from 10 pm to 6am. Site Occupation: All sites MUST be occupied each night. You may not pay for these sites and leave your belongings in them without nightly occupancy. Property left unattended for 24 hours will be considered abandoned. Leave No Trace: The wheels of all vehicles and trailers must be within the designated parking space and not on the roadway or vegetation. Do not attach wires, ropes, or nails to trees or shrubs. Digging, leveling, or other alterations of the ground is not permitted.Accessibility
Wheelchair Access
Several campground restrooms are wheelchair accessible. All campground roads are paved, but footpaths between campsites are generally not wheelchair accessible. The boat launch parking area is wheelchair accessible.
Cell Phone Information
Cell service is spotty at best. Check or report cell reception on Recreation.gov campground reviews: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10064687
RV Allowed
Yes
RV Information
RVs and trailers may camp at Gifford. Maximum vehicle length varies from site to site. Vehicles, trailers, or RVs cannot be parked on the grass or anywhere except the designated parking spot for each site. Gifford Campground does not have hookups.
RV Maximum Length
0
Additional Information
Each campsite has a parking space, picnic table, and fire pit with grate. There is a boat launch (1249’) with boat dock and parking area. Water and flush facilities are turned off during the winter and periods of extreme low water. Please check with us to be sure water is available.
Trailer Maximum Length
0
ADA Information
Campground roads and campsite parking spaces are paved. Campsite areas, such as picnic tables and fire pits, are unpaved and may be uneven. Site 36 is a designated ADA campsite. Restrooms have sidewalk pathways from the road.
Trailer Allowed
Yes
Access Roads
Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
Classifications
Limited Development Campground
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