Overview
Great Facilities and Amenities
Campfire Allowed
(All campsites have Campfire Allowed)
Checkin Time
(All campsites have Checkin Time)
Checkout Time
(All campsites have Checkout Time)
Driveway Entry
(Majority of the campsites have back in)
Firepit
(All campsites have Firepit)
Max Num Of People
(Up to 10)
Max Num Of Vehicles
(Up to 2)
Pets Allowed
(All campsites have Pets Allowed)
Picnic Table
(All campsites have Picnic Table)
Shade
(All campsites have Shade)
Site Access
(All campsites have Site Acceses)
Natural Features
![View from water to Gifford Campground. View from water to Gifford Campground. - Credits: NPS-LARO](https://cdn.recreation.gov/public/2021/04/23/01/41/10064687_03772fa5-a716-46e1-ac73-55351958985c_700.jpg)
![Gifford Campground with trees and lake in the background. Gifford Campground with trees and lake in the background. - Credits: NPS-LARO](https://cdn.recreation.gov/public/2021/04/22/19/28/10064687_62760e13-7582-4c06-a8b5-52bb8c5b1aef_700.jpg)
![Gifford Campground Site Map Gifford Campground Site Map - Credits: Lake Roosevelt NRA](https://cdn.recreation.gov/public/2021/04/22/20/46/10064687_c1ae4f34-2eae-4848-bc1a-1019e2c0f96e_1440.jpg)
![Gifford Campground Gifford Campground - Credits: Kirby Vargas](https://cdn.recreation.gov/public/2020/09/12/21/43/10064687_e593b071-978c-4322-8235-00550ce1b87c_700.jpg)
The site is situated in a thick Ponderosa pine forest that provides plenty of shade. The lake area is abundant with wildlife, including moose, elk, deer osprey and bald eagles. Dozens of species of fish inhabit the lake.
Much of the water in the lake originates from glaciers and snowmelt from the cold, high Canadian Rockies. Although, lake temperatures are pleasant to swim in during summer.
Recreation
![Gifford Campground Site Map Gifford Campground Site Map - Credits: Lake Roosevelt NRA](https://cdn.recreation.gov/public/2021/04/22/20/46/10064687_c1ae4f34-2eae-4848-bc1a-1019e2c0f96e_1440.jpg)
![Gifford Campground Site Map Gifford Campground Site Map - Credits: Lake Roosevelt NRA](https://cdn.recreation.gov/public/2021/04/22/20/46/10064687_c1ae4f34-2eae-4848-bc1a-1019e2c0f96e_1440.jpg)
This campground is popular for hunters (hunting is allowed in certain areas of the park) and fishermen. The lake is abundant with walleye, bass, rainbow trout and salmon. Sturgeon also live in the lake; fishing for sturgeon is now allowed For a limited season. The boat launch is open year-round.
Families and visitors can attend educational programs, enjoy a leisurely walk to the lake or relax by the beach.
Permitted Equipment
rv-N/A
tent-N/A
vehicle-N/A
5th wheel-N/A
camper van-N/A
pickup camper-N/A
pop up camper-N/A
Nearby Attractions
The Gifford Ferry is a free ferry offered by the Colville Confederated Tribes that can take passengers across the river. It runs daily and departs every 15 minutes.