Gifford Group Site
Open for reservations March through November. Closed Wednesdays for maintenance. Flush toilets and drinking water available May 1 through September 30, weather permitting. Generator use prohibited 10 PM to 6 AM. No cell service available.
Heat Advisory issued July 21 at 11:44AM PDT until July 23 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
* WHAT...Hot temperatures with daytime highs in the 90s Tuesday and mid 90s to near 100 Wednesday and Thursday. This will pose a moderate to major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Portions of North and North Central Idaho and Central, East Central, North Central, Northeast, and Southeast Washington. * WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wednesday will likely be the hottest day with widespread moderate and major HeatRisk. Limited overnight relief expected across the lower elevations Wednesday and Thursday mornings with low temperatures in the mid 60s to mid 70s.
Air Quality Alert issued July 21 at 12:16PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies: Washington Department of Ecology Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency An Air Quality Alert continues for Spokane, Ferry, Lincoln, Okanogan, Pend Oreille, and Stevens Counties, effective immediately through Wednesday, July 22nd at 9 AM, due to current and expected wildfire smoke from regional fires. Particulate matter (PM2.5) levels are expected to range in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups and Unhealthy categories. In Eastern Okanogan County near active wildfires, air quality may reach Very Unhealthy to Hazardous levels. When air quality is Unhealthy, everyone should reduce exposure. Limit time outside, avoid strenuous activity, and follow tips for cleaner indoor air.
Air Quality Alert issued July 20 at 12:03PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies: Washington Department of Ecology Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency An Air Quality Alert has been issued for Spokane, Ferry, Lincoln, Okanogan, Grant, Pend Oreille, and Stevens Counties, effective immediately through Wednesday, July 22nd at 9 AM, due to current and expected wildfire smoke from regional fires. Particulate matter (PM2.5) levels are expected to range in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups and Unhealthy categories. In Eastern Okanogan County near active wildfires, air quality may reach Very Unhealthy to Hazardous levels. When air quality is Unhealthy, everyone should reduce exposure. Limit time outside, avoid strenuous activity, and follow tips for cleaner indoor air.
About
Gifford Group Site sits along the shoreline of Lake Roosevelt within Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area. This reservation-only group campground accommodates up to 50 people and 15 vehicles, making it ideal for family reunions, hunting groups, and large gatherings. The facility offers flush toilets, seasonal drinking water (May 1 through September 30), fire pits, and picnic tables. A boat launch provides year-round access to the 130-mile lake for boating, fishing, swimming, and water skiing. The campground is set in a thick Ponderosa pine forest providing ample shade, with spectacular lake views from every vantage point. Wildlife in the area includes moose, elk, deer, and bald eagles. The lake supports walleye, bass, rainbow trout, and salmon. The nearby Gifford Ferry, operated by the Colville Confederated Tribes, offers free crossings departing every 15 minutes. This is a primitive group site with no hookups. Trash services are limited, so campers must pack out what they pack in. A dump station is available nearby for a $10 fee ($5 with Senior/Access pass). Generators are prohibited between 10 PM and 6 PM. The campground is closed on Wednesdays for maintenance. Cell service is unavailable, so reservations should be made in advance.
Directions
Physical address: 3579 SR 25 Gifford, WA 99131. From Spokane, take State Highway 395 north for 83 miles to Kettle Falls, then State Highway 25 south for 23 miles. Follow signs and turn right (west) into the campground. Alternatively, from Spokane take State Highway 2 west for 32 miles to Davenport, turn north on State Highway 25 and travel 56 miles, then turn left (west) into the campground.
Location
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $65 - $90 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 30ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 30ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Mary_Jay@nps.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (509) 754-7889 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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