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Jones Bay Road, Wilbur, WA, 99185
National Park ServiceLast Updated: December 5, 2025
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Campground Overview
Introduction
Jones Bay is one of Lake Roosevelt’s smaller, more rustic campgrounds. The campground is mostly gravel and packed dirt, with not much vegetation, on the lake shore. It can be reached by boat and has a boat launch and dock. Jones Bay can be also be reached by car, but may be difficult to find.
Campsite Details
Operating Hours
Jones Bay is open seasonally.
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
Toilets
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.
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
Campground pit toilets are wheelchair accessible.
Cell Phone Information
Expect little to no cell service at Jones Bay Campground. Check or report cell reception on Recreation.gov campground reviews: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/275092
RV Allowed
Yes
RV Information
RVs and trailers may camp at Jones Bay. 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. Jones Bay 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 (1268’) and boat dock.
Trailer Maximum Length
0
ADA Information
Campground roads and campsite parking spaces are packed gravel. Campsite areas, such as picnic tables and fire pits, are unpaved and may be uneven. There is no designated ADA site.
Trailer Allowed
Yes
Access Roads
Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
Classifications
Limited Development Campground
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