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Gifford Group Site

Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: Davenport, WA, WA

Price: From $20 per night

Rating: 5 out of 5 (2 reviews)

Season: Year-round

Gifford Group Site is along the shoreline of Lake Roosevelt, adjacent to the main Gifford Campground. It offers spectacular views of the lake from every vantage point. The facility is composed of one group site that can accommodate a group of up to 50 people at a time.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Fishing, Boat Launch

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/gifford-group-site to be notified when sites open up.

Gifford Group Site offers a single group site accommodating up to 50 people with spectacular lake views along Lake Roosevelt's shoreline. Google reviewers praised the great group site location close to the water without steep terrain.

Wildlife alert: Striped Skunk, Columbian Ground Squirrel, Western Flycatcher, Say's Phoebe, Red-necked Grebe, Spotted Towhee, Western Painted Turtle, and Western Yellow-bellied Racer documented in the area.

Insider tips for Gifford Group Site: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Call ahead to confirm water and restroom seasonal opening dates Group site accommodates up to 50 people, ideal for organized groups

Skip Gifford Group Site if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available, only suitable for self-contained RVs. You require year-round guaranteed access — seasonal operations mean some amenities close in off-season.

Best time to visit Gifford Group Site: Early spring — Google reviewer reported booking early in the year and having the group site to themselves.

Nearby campgrounds: Cloverleaf Campground (Wa) (Davenport, WA), Gifford Campground (Davenport, WA), Hunters Group Site (Davenport, WA), Hunters Campground (Davenport, WA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Gifford Group Site

Cell signal at Gifford Group Site (Davenport, WA): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.

  • AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%

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.

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Davenport, WA, WA★ 5 (2 reviews)From $20/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Gifford Group Site is along the shoreline of Lake Roosevelt, adjacent to the main Gifford Campground. It offers spectacular views of the lake from every vantage point. The facility is composed of one group site that can accommodate a group of up to 50 people at a time.

Best for:AnglersHikersBoatersWildlife watchersFamiliesSites:TentRV
LIVE · weather + fire + AQI + availability + wildlife

Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonYear-round
Stay limit14 days
Max RV30 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
ToiletsVault toilets
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsFishing
Recreation
Picnic TablesBoat Launch
Family & Pets
Drinking Water

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups — no hookups available, only suitable for self-contained RVs✕ You require year-round guaranteed access — seasonal operations mean some amenities close in off-season

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with high demand

Call ahead to confirm water and restroom seasonal opening dates

Group site accommodates up to 50 people, ideal for organized groups

Best: Early spring

Google reviewer reported booking early in the year and having the group site to themselves

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

Live
at campground coordinates

Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G + 5G · 100%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Striped Skunk, Columbian Ground Squirrel, Western Flycatcher, Say's Phoebe, Red-necked Grebe, Spotted Towhee, Western Painted Turtle, and Western Yellow-bellied Racer documented in the area.

Location

Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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509-754-7889· Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area
Mary_Jay@nps.gov
Getting there →

Physical address: 3579 SR 25 Gifford, WA 99131 Take State Highway 395 north from Spokane. Travel 83 miles to the town of Kettle Falls, then take State Highway 25 south and travel 23 miles. Follow signs for the campground. Turn right (west) into the campground. If coming from the east, travel on State Highway 2 west of Spokane for 32 miles to the town of Davenport. Turn north on State Highway 25 and travel 56 miles. Follow signs for the campground. Turn left (west) into the campground.

Campground entrance

Google Maps API

Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

Pro tips

  • 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.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Gifford Group Site cost per night?+
Gifford Group Site costs $20 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Gifford Group Site open?+
Gifford Group Site is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Gifford Group Site have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Gifford Group Site?+
Gifford Group Site can accommodate RVs up to 30 feet.
How do I make reservations at Gifford Group Site?+
Gifford Group Site is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Gifford Group Site?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Gifford Group Site is rated weak. Best carrier: AT&T. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Gifford Group Site open, and what are check-in times?+
Gifford Group Site is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$20 /night★ 5 (2)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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FAQ
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Nearby Campgrounds

Cloverleaf Campground (Wa)

Davenport, WA

From $23/night

Gifford Campground

Davenport, WA

From $30/night

Hunters Group Site

Davenport, WA

From $65/night

Hunters Campground

Davenport, WA

From $30/night

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