Jones Bay Campground

Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area — lakeside, fishing

Location: Davenport, WA, WA

Price: From $23 per night

Rating: 3.6 out of 5 (21 reviews)

Season: May through October

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.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile.

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

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

Jones Bay is one of Lake Roosevelt's smaller, more rustic campgrounds popular with people seeking remote primitive sites. It offers great fishing access from water or shore, a boat launch and dock, and beautiful lake views.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear present in area

Insider tips for Jones Bay Campground: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 9 sites Bring shade, water, and ice for summer heat Wear water shoes or bring floats — sharp rocks under water, no sandy beach Access by boat is possible via boat launch and dock

Skip Jones Bay Campground if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available, only suitable for self-contained RVs. You require modern amenities or developed facilities. You're looking for hiking trails — none reported at campground. You want easy vehicle access — reach by car on non-surfaced roads that may be difficult to find.

Best time to visit Jones Bay Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Nearby campgrounds: Fort Spokane (Davenport, WA), Hawk Creek Campground (Davenport, WA), Spring Canyon (Davenport, WA), Hunters Group Site (Davenport, WA).