North Gorge Campground
Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area — lakeside, fishing
Location: Davenport, WA, WA
Price: From $23 per night
Rating: 3.8 out of 5 (26 reviews)
Season: Year-round
North Gorge is a small, but popular, campground at the northeast edge of the park. A few sites are large enough for an RV, but most are built for tent camping. The campground is set in a grove of pines on the edge of the lake.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Fishing, Boat Launch
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North Gorge is a small, popular lakeside campground in a pine grove with a boat launch for water access. Campers praise the gorgeous sunsets, natural vegetation, and diverse bird habitats suitable for birding.
Wildlife alert: Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Calliope Hummingbird, Pacific Wren, and Black-chinned Hummingbird documented in the area.
Insider tips for North Gorge Campground: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with limited sites Bring your own potable water; none available on-site If towing a large RV (6.5m+), expect tight turnarounds and possible backing required for entry
Skip North Gorge Campground if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available, only suitable for self-contained RVs. You prefer spacious beach areas — swimming is available but limited beach. You want guaranteed year-round availability — seasonal operations apply.
Best time to visit North Gorge Campground: Summer weekdays — Campground is busy on summer weekends; weekdays offer better availability with same recreation access..
Nearby campgrounds: Snag Cove Campground (Davenport, WA), Evans Campground (Davenport, WA), Evans Group Camp (Davenport, WA), Kettle River Campground (Davenport, WA).
Cell Phone Coverage at North Gorge Campground
Cell signal at North Gorge Campground (Davenport, WA): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 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.
North Gorge is a small, but popular, campground at the northeast edge of the park. A few sites are large enough for an RV, but most are built for tent camping. The campground is set in a grove of pines on the edge of the lake.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with limited sites
Bring your own potable water; none available on-site
If towing a large RV (6.5m+), expect tight turnarounds and possible backing required for entry
Campground is busy on summer weekends; weekdays offer better availability with same recreation access.
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
Take Washington state Highway 395 north from Spokane. Travel 70.3 miles to the town of Kettle Falls, take Highway 25 north and travel 17.3 miles. Follow signs to the campground. It is on the west side of the highway.
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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