Kamloops Island Campground

Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area — lakeside, fishing

Location: Davenport, WA, WA

Price: From $23 per night

Rating: 3.7 out of 5 (20 reviews)

Season: Year-round

Kamloops Island is a small, shady campground at the mouth of the Kettle River. The main hub of campsites is tucked into the vegetation at the top and can fit tents and RVs. A cluster of walk-in tent sites is spread out in a grove of pines.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.

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

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

Small, shady campground at the mouth of the Kettle River with 17 sites offering river and lake views. Google reviews praise the abundant shade, beautiful scenery, and low crowding.

Wildlife alert: Mountain lions, bald eagles, mule deer, and valley garter snakes documented in the area.

Insider tips for Kamloops Island Campground: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand. Walk-in tent sites available in a pine grove for those seeking more seclusion. Bring a screened canopy only if needed; most sites have natural shade cover.

Skip Kamloops Island Campground if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites, suitable for self-contained RVs only.. You require immediate water access — only one path leads to the water..

Best time to visit Kamloops Island Campground: Early August — Minimal bugs and plenty of shade for cooling, per verified camper review..

Nearby campgrounds: Evans Group Camp (Davenport, WA), Kettle River Campground (Davenport, WA), Marcus Island Campground (Davenport, WA), Snag Cove Campground (Davenport, WA).