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Boat Launch and Information Board. Water and Trees in the background.
North Gorge Bay Area. Water and boat dock in the background.
North Gorge Walk in site 9

About North Gorge Campground

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. A boat launch and dock are on the north or right side of the main loop. In the summer, North Gorge is busy on the weekends.

Available sites

10 total sites

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Oct 1 to Dec 31

Campground Amenities

Water Access

Water Access

  • Lake Access
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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10 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 01, Loop: 1 RV
Pet Friendly · 40 ft long · Paved
🚐 02, Loop: 1 RV
Pet Friendly · 20 ft long · Paved
🚐 03, Loop: 1 RV
Pet Friendly · 18 ft long · Paved
🚐 05, Loop: 1 RV
Pet Friendly · 26 ft long · Paved
🚐 06, Loop: 1 RV
Pet Friendly · 36 ft long · Paved
⛺ 07, Loop: 1 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 08, Loop: 2 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 09, Loop: 2 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 10, Loop: 2 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 11, Loop: 2 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire

Reviews

30 reviews

Summary

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North Gorge Campground offers a beautiful, peaceful setting ideal for fishing and kayaking, with clean facilities and easy access. While some sites may lack shade and there were occasional concerns about campfire safety, the overall experience is positive. Many visitors appreciate the campground's charm and plan to return.

Based on guest feedback

3.8

Overall rating

Based on 30 reviews

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5 stars 40.0% (12)
4 stars 33.3% (10)
3 stars 6.7% (2)
2 stars 10.0% (3)
1 star 10.0% (3)

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Adriana M

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June 12, 2021 Stayed at: 02, Loop: 1

The site was beautiful!!
Our main concern was that the site stated that it would fit 10 people and it barely fit my 10 person tent. The place of the picnic table made it really hard to place the tent in a safe spot.
Also someone defecated all over the only toilet in the whole campsite and it was melting so it was unusable and there wasn’t a good place to use the bathroom anywhere else.

Other than that we had a good time!! We would come back.

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Alicia P

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July 11, 2021 Stayed at: 02, Loop: 1

Swimming was great.

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Susan P

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August 17, 2021 Stayed at: 03, Loop: 1

Love this campground!

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Lisa C

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August 26, 2021 Stayed at: 03, Loop: 1

Quiet & scenic

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NICOLE S

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September 24, 2021 Stayed at: 01, Loop: 1

By far our favorite campground! Can't wait for the crew to be back to normal. We don't mind the higher fees, but the bathrooms aren't as clean.
We also had a bear frequent the campground. He didn't bother us one bit... but seems to like it there as much as we do.
We will be back again and again!

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Kara Z

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May 28, 2022 Stayed at: 05, Loop: 1

Pay online before you go!!! The campground must be paid online. Well, there’s no cell service there. You have to drive 20 minutes back to get cell service. I was able to get a phone call out to pay by phone. Took 20 minutes to get through and got transferred twice. Campground is just “ok”. The water was so low in May that it was a little hike to get to the river. $23 seems expensive for no hookups, no water. Just paying to park overnight. Meh.

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Terry B

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June 19, 2022 Stayed at: 01, Loop: 1

Water in camp ground was not turned on. Water level was way to low to launch a boat at North Gorge. Paid in advance launch fee. Other campers Dogs we’re running loose. I have no problem with dogs off leash if they stay with there owner but these dogs even small ran all over the camp ground
But bath house was clean and so was the campground.I really like north gorge.

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Sarah A

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July 5, 2022 Stayed at: 11, Loop: 2

Very clean and quiet. No trouble. Enjoyed our stay immensely!

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Brigitte D

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July 17, 2022 Stayed at: 07, Loop: 1

Campground is very small. Very little space for taking walks. There is a railroad track directly adjacent to the campground. There are generally 2 trains a day. They travel very slowly, maybe 5-10 mi an hour at most, but can be quite loud if you in the lower area. The boat ramp is busy and early launchers with loud trucks and headlights will drive you nuts. Launchers here tend to leave their trucks running and their headlights on while launching which is not cool at 330 AM. Boat ramp parking is very inadequate. The whole lower area gets really congested at times, especially on sunny weekends. Locals use the upper camping area for cliff diving and swimming, and if you are tent camping in sites 8-11 you will likely not be happy campers, especially if you like things relatively quiet. Also those tent sites have very limited flat space for tents. Certainly can't accommodate large families or groups of more than a few people. Cars can jam the upper circle on sunny afternoons, making parking and ingress/egress almost impossible at times. National Park Service does a nice job, and restrooms are cleaned daily. Garbage cans are usually emptied and clean too, except when some uncaring fisherman throws fish guts in the hot dumpster, creating a stinking mess for everyone else to smell. There are no hookups or and no potable water available and most of the sites available to RV's are quite small. If you need your cell phone, be advised it is extremely limited and comes and goes all the time (mostly gone). I'd advise if you are not good at backing up your trailer, go elsewhere, and stay out of the upper area as turn around is very limited at best and impossible if more than one vehicle is parked there. On the plus side, the river/lake is beautiful, and the water is cool and clear.

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Kathleen C

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August 2, 2022 Stayed at: 02, Loop: 1

Lovely relaxed place with family. No beach for little ones, but we didn’t need that. Will go back!

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Location & Directions for North Gorge Campground

Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area, Davenport, WA 99122 United States

Elevation: 400 ft

Getting There

Take Washington state Highway 395 north from Spokane. Travel 70.3 mi to the town of Kettle Falls, take Highway 25 north and travel 17.3 mi. Follow signs to the campground. It is on the west side of the highway.

Nearest town

Davenport, WA - 98 mi

About over 1 hr (110 min) to downtown

Policies & Rules

General

  • Reservation only campground. No first come first served sites available. Reservation only. For reservations book here, or call 877-444-6777. There is no cell service so make sure to make your reservations in advance. 
  • There are no electricity, water or sewer site hookups.
  • Vault toilets available.
  • No potable water.
  • Pets are allowed and must be restrained at all times.
  • No livestock.
  • No off-road vehicles permitted.
  • No off-road parking; park in designated areas only.
  • No metal detectors or collecting artifacts allowed.
  • Bring confirmation with you. Transfer the confirmation information onto the green slips located at the Fee Board as you enter the campground. Hang filled out tag at your site.
  • No generator usuage during our Quiet Hours.
  • Fires are permitted in the fire rings year-round, EXCEPT when the fire danger rating reaches a critical level as indicated by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources for the area that includes Lake Roosevelt NRA.
  • Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more.
  • Weekly Boat Launch Permits must be purchased on line at https://www.pay.gov/public/form/start/656441199 . Please purchase prior to your trip. Annual Boat Launch Permits are available in person by vendor only.
  • For additional park information including other camping regulations, visit https://www.nps.gov/laro/index.htm or call 509-754-7889. Reservations can be booked in this site or by calling 877-444-6777.

Warnings & Advisories

Warning

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Limited trash services. Pack it in, pack it out. 

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Last updated: October 22, 2026

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