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
About Gifford Campground
Number of accommodations: 41
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Pet friendly
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water Access
- Lake Access
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (252)
What Guests Are Saying
Gifford Campground offers a beautiful setting with clean, spacious campsites and easy access to the lake, making it ideal for swimming and boating. Campers appreciate the well-maintained facilities, friendly hosts, and stunning sunsets, while enjoying a peaceful atmosphere, especially during off-peak times. Some concerns include close proximity of campsites and occasional noise issues, but overall, visitors have had positive experiences and express a strong desire to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Gifford Campground offers a beautiful setting with clean, spacious campsites and easy access to the lake, making it ideal for swimming and boating. Campers appreciate the well-maintained facilities, friendly hosts, and stunning sunsets, while enjoying a peaceful atmosphere, especially during off-peak times. Some concerns include close proximity of campsites and occasional noise issues, but overall, visitors have had positive experiences and express a strong desire to return.
Review Summary
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Arrival & departure
- Bring your reservation confirmation and display it at your site.
- For more information about park regulations, visit the provided website or call the number.
Utilities
- No hookups available; Dump/Fill Station fee of $10 for campers with a reservation, $5 for Senior/Access pass.
- Flush toilets and water faucets available from May 1 to September 30, weather permitting.
- Water supply may be affected by lake levels.
Pets
- Pets are allowed but must be restrained.
Vehicles & parking
- Off-road vehicles are not permitted.
- Only designated parking areas are allowed; no off-road parking.
Local regulations
- Metal detecting and artifact collection are prohibited.
Fires & fuel
- Fires allowed in fire rings year-round unless fire danger is critical.
- Do not move firewood; obtain it near your destination.
Safety & rules
- Generators are not allowed during quiet hours.
Fees & deposits
- Purchase Weekly Boat Launch Permits online before your trip; Annual permits are in-person only.
Site capacity
- This campground is reservation-only; no first-come, first-served sites.
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
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