Fort Spokane
Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Davenport, WA, WA
Price: From $30 per night
Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (246 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Fort Spokane Campground is a great destination for history buffs, birders and boaters, and the perfect location for travelers who like a combination of history and recreation. Visitors can enjoy boating, fishing, birding or taking in the scenery around the lake at this year-round campground. The facility lies on the shoreline of Lake Roosevelt next to the grounds of a former military fort constructed to keep peace between early settlers and American Indians.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/fort-spokane to be notified when sites open up.
Fort Spokane offers year-round recreation on Lake Roosevelt with boating, fishing, and historic site access. Google reviewers consistently praise the beautiful scenery, friendly camp host, and cool lake waters.
Wildlife alert: Rocky Mountain Mule Deer, Barrow's Goldeneye, House Finch, and Coulee Chipmunk present in the area
Insider tips for Fort Spokane: Book early as this is a popular federal campground Bring a self-contained RV as no hookups are available at most sites Check seasonal operations status before visiting
Skip Fort Spokane if: You need RV hookups — none available. You prefer developed facilities — this is a basic campground with fire rings and picnic tables only.
Best time to visit Fort Spokane: Spring-Fall — Campground operates year-round but summer heat reaches 90°F; spring and fall offer moderate temperatures for outdoor activities.
Nearby campgrounds: Hawk Creek Campground (Davenport, WA), Jones Bay Campground (Davenport, WA), Hunters Group Site (Davenport, WA), Hunters Campground (Davenport, WA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Fort Spokane
Cell signal at Fort Spokane (Davenport, WA): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Fort Spokane Campground is a great destination for history buffs, birders and boaters, and the perfect location for travelers who like a combination of history and recreation. Visitors can enjoy boating, fishing, birding or taking in the scenery around the lake at this year-round campground. The facility lies on the shoreline of Lake Roosevelt next to the grounds of a former military fort constructed to keep peace between early settlers and American Indians.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a popular federal campground
Bring a self-contained RV as no hookups are available at most sites
Check seasonal operations status before visiting
Campground operates year-round but summer heat reaches 90°F; spring and fall offer moderate temperatures for outdoor activities
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
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Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
Take State Highway 2 west of Spokane for 32 miles. Turn north on State Highway 25 at the town of Davenport and travel 24 miles. Follow the signs to the campground.
Campground entrance
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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