Warning
GeneralLimited trash services. Pack it in, pack it out.
Warning
GeneralThere is a Dump/Fill Station one-time fee of $10 for campers with a reservation or $5 with Senior/Access pass. This is intended for visitors recreating in established campgrounds within the boundaries of Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area and not for residential use. Pay online prior to use at pay.gov/public/form/start/1575878640
Warning
GeneralWater has been turned off for the season. There are CXT toilets available for your use. Please plan accordingly.
About Gifford Campground
Number of accommodations: 41
Campground Amenities
-
Pet Friendly -
Lake Access -
Dump Station
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Sites & Availability
41 Sites Available
No sites found matching your criteria.
No available sites
All sites are booked for your selected dates. Try showing all sites to see booked options, create an alert to be notified when something opens up, or adjust your dates.
Site Details
Select a site to view details
41 Sites Available
No available sites
All sites are booked for your selected dates. Try showing all sites to see booked options, create an alert to be notified when something opens up, or adjust your dates.
Reviews (127)
What Guests Are Saying
Gifford Campground offers a beautiful and well-maintained setting with spacious sites and easy access to the water, making it a favorite for many campers. Visitors appreciate the clean restrooms, friendly hosts, and the campground's quiet atmosphere, especially during off-peak seasons. However, some reviews mention concerns about the closeness of campsites, noise from neighboring campers, and rising fees for services like water and dump stations. Overall, it remains a highly recommended spot for relaxation and outdoor activities like kayaking.
What Guests Are Saying
Gifford Campground offers a beautiful and well-maintained setting with spacious sites and easy access to the water, making it a favorite for many campers. Visitors appreciate the clean restrooms, friendly hosts, and the campground's quiet atmosphere, especially during off-peak seasons. However, some reviews mention concerns about the closeness of campsites, noise from neighboring campers, and rising fees for services like water and dump stations. Overall, it remains a highly recommended spot for relaxation and outdoor activities like kayaking.
Review Summary
Wesley L
VerifiedJuly 31, 2022 • Stayed at: 36, Loop: 2
It was a little misleading because it said there were beaches but there was not a good beach. We had to drive to find a good beach.
Crystal C
VerifiedJuly 31, 2022 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: 1
No campground host and someone took our camp spot... We had to wait on hold for over an hour and then costumer service was not sure what to do.... They ended up put us in an empty spot and said we where lucky they where not charging us the fee to change our reservation ... It was about an hour and a half before it was resolved
Scott S
VerifiedJuly 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: 2
Good spot
Wayde B
VerifiedJuly 4, 2022 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: 1
Melissa H
VerifiedJuly 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: 1
The campground was clean and easy to find. I wish the swimming area was clearly marked but once we found it we got to enjoy a wonderful day.
Gary S
VerifiedMay 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 40, Loop: 3
Campground very quiet and nice. Good view of lake from all sites. They say potable water available 31 April but there wasn't any even by the third week of May. I questioned one of the grounds workers and his take was, "I guess they just haven't gotten around to it yet". There was no camp host and even the fish cleaning station was all locked up.
Emily G
VerifiedMay 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: 1
It was odd that they had piles of pine needles everywhere. They were blocking half of the entrance/exit and swept into the middle of the road everywhere else. I got an email saying we would have bathrooms with water, this was not the case. It was quiet and beautiful otherwise.
Mark E
VerifiedApril 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: 1
It was a great trip and I look forward to getting out to gifford when the river is back up.
Brigitte D
VerifiedNovember 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 40, Loop: 3
This was fall camping at its finest. Very few campsites were occupied. We hiked around the area and enjoyed the fall colors, saw eagles soaring, spotted a woodpecker, some nuthatches and lots of water fowl. sat in front of campfires every evening, and plan to be back first thing in the spring.
Mark M
VerifiedOctober 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: 2
Gifford is a great campground — but only during spring and summer. The BIG negative is that on October 1st the NPS shuts off ALL the water, even when the weather is NOT freezing — campground spigots, bathroom, showers, and dump station. And they lock the bathroom!
That leaves the pit toilets, which are poorly maintained (e. g., broken toilet seat, not repaired) and cleaned and restocked with paper.
The boat docks also need maintenance, (loose cleats & a dock hinge pin which was about ready to fall out — I pounded it back in) which has apparently been overlooked.
Taxes and user fees go up, service goes down, especially after October 1st. Sad.
Location Gifford Campground
Address:
Gifford Campground, Lake Roosevelt Nra
Gifford, WA, 99131
United States
Latitude & Longitude: 48.2882 / -118.144
Elevation: 398 feet
Policies & Rules
| Category | About |
|---|---|
| General |
There are no electricity, water or sewer hookups at this site. Dump/Fill Station onetime fee of $10 for campers with a reservation or $5 with Senior/Access pass. This is intended for visitors recreating in established campgrounds within the boundaries of Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area and not for residential use. Pay online prior to use at pay.gov/public/form/start/1575878640 |
| General |
Flush toilets are available and water faucets turned on May 1st to September 30, weather permitting. |
| General |
Lake level may effect the water supply. |
| General |
Pets are allowed and must be restrained at all times. |
| General |
No off-road vehicles allowed. |
| General |
No off-road parking; park in designated areas only. |
| General |
No metal detecting or collecting of artifacts allowed. |
| General |
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. |
| General |
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. |
| General |
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. |
| General |
No generator usuage during our Quiet Hours of 10 PM - 6 AM. |
| General |
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. |
| 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. |
| General |
For additional park information including other camping regulations, visit https://www.nps.gov/laro/index.htm or call 509-754-7889. |
Warnings & Advisories
Warning
GeneralLimited trash services. Pack it in, pack it out.
Warning
GeneralThere is a Dump/Fill Station one-time fee of $10 for campers with a reservation or $5 with Senior/Access pass. This is intended for visitors recreating in established campgrounds within the boundaries of Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area and not for residential use. Pay online prior to use at pay.gov/public/form/start/1575878640
Warning
GeneralWater has been turned off for the season. There are CXT toilets available for your use. Please plan accordingly.
