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Kamloops Island Campground
NPSNational Park Service — Kettle Falls · Washington · Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area
| Agency | NPSNational Park Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area |
| Location | Kettle Falls · Washington · Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area · 48.67520, -118.11630 · Map |
| Sites | 17 public sites counted from the federal listing — 9 walk to; 8 standard nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 17 sites Water hookups at 0 of 17 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 17 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 17 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 40 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 6 sites · 30 ft: 5 sites · 35 ft: 2 sites · 40 ft: 1 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | This is a reservation only campground at $23/night. Site must be reserved through recreation.gov. No first come sites available. Dump Station one time fee of $10 per reservation paid at pay.gov/public/form/start/1575878640 Weekly Boat Launch Fee $10/seven consecutive days. Paid online at https://www.pay.gov/public/form/entry/101/656441199/ Annual Boat Launch Fee $60/year available by vendor only. |
| Check-in / out | In 01:00 PM · Out 12:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 17 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 1 marked accessible in the listing |
| Amenities, as reported | River accessVault toilets |
| Phone | 509-754-7889 |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-03-11.
From the official listing
Overview 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. Many campsites offer views of the river, lake, and surrounding landscape. There is a courtesy dock, but no boat launch.
Recreation Kamloops Island is a beautiful little campground surrounded by the Columbia River on one side and the Kettle River on the other. During the draw down when the water is low the geological beauty comes out in the ravine cut by the Kettle River. This campground is very popular for fishermen and familes alike.
Facilities Kamloops Island is a reservation only campground with 17 sites. It can be reserved year round. However, the sites are not plowed in the winter time. There are picnic tables and fire pits at each site. You will need to bring your own drinking water.
Natural Features Kamloops Island provides ample shade with thick forests of ponderosa pine, and douglas fir trees. The lake area is abundant with wildlife, including moose, elk and deer. Quite a few bald eagles have been spotted around Kamloops, and dozens of species of fish inhabit the lake, such as walleye, bass, rainbow trout, salmon and sturgeon. Fishing for sturgeon is now allowed during a short season. Much of the water in the originates from glaciers and snow in the cold, high Canadian Rockies, though temperatures are pleasant to swim in during summer.
Nearby Attractions The historic St. Paul's Mission, which is run by the National Park Service, is located about 4.5 miles south of the campground in the town of Kettle Falls. Also in the area are Fort Colville and the Hudson Bay Company Post on the Upper Columbia. St. Paul's Mission. Sherman drive, a scenic loop, is nearby.
Contact Info This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (509) 754-7889. Charges & Cancellations All changes an cancellations must be done through recreation.gov.
Late Cancellations or Cancellations within the Cut-off Window
Individual Campsites: A customer who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee.
Directions, from the listing
Kamloops Island Campground is 79 miles north of Spokane as you travel on hwy 395. Continue north on hwy 395 through the town of Kettle Falls. Continue across the bridge taking you to the west side of the Columbia River/Lake Roosevelt NRA. After crossing the bridge travel north another 7 miles, turn right onto Northport Flat Creek Road. In 0.2 miles Kamloops Island will be on your left just as you cross the Kettle River.
Kamloops Island Campground is 88 miles north of Davenport as you travel on SR 25. Travel 81 miles north on SR 25. At the intersection of SR 25 and hwy 395 at Kettle Falls turn left and travel north on 395. Continue across the bridge taking you to the west side of the Columbia River/Lake Roosevelt NRA. After crossing the bridge travel north another 7 miles, turn right onto Northport Flat Creek Road. In 0.2 miles Kamloops Island will be on your left just as you cross the Kettle River.
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Trip Card — Kamloops Island Campground
Kettle Falls · Washington · Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area
| Agency | NPS · National Park Service |
|---|---|
| Location | Kettle Falls · Washington · Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area |
| Fees | This is a reservation only campground at $23/night. Site must be reserved through recreation.gov. No first come sites available. Dump Station one time fee of $10 per reservation… |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Up to 40 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 17 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/275029 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.