Campground · WA
Gifford Campground
WA · Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area
Gifford Campground is generally easy to book. Across the 7 months we have reservation data for, difficulty peaks in July (6/10) and eases to its lowest in April (2/10). The heat strip below breaks down every month — pick one for its full odds, lead-time chart, and easier nearby alternatives.
Booking difficulty by month
Midweek tip: in the busiest month (July), arrivals are lightest on Tuesday — shift your dates to improve your odds.
When reservations open
Booking window
Reservations open on a rolling 6-month window at 7:00 AM America/New York.
For example, sites for April 15, 2027 become bookable on October 15, 2026. Set a reminder a few minutes before release for the best shot.
Standard Recreation.gov 6-month rolling window: sites become bookable 6 months before arrival at 7:00 AM ET.
Sites & amenities
- 42 RV sites
- 1 accessible sites
- Max RV length 64 ft
Activities: CAMPING, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, WILDLIFE VIEWING, BOATING, HIKING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE, CANOEING, FISHING, HUNTING, PICNICKING, WATER ACCESS, WATER SPORTS
How much does it cost to camp at Gifford Campground?
The campground is available by reservation only at $30/night. Reservations must be made through recreation.gov. 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 at Lake Roosevelt NRA and not for residential use. Pay online prior to use at pay.gov/public/form/start/1575878640. Weekly Boat Launch Fee $10/seven consecutive days. Paid online at https://www.pay.gov/public/form/entry/101/656441199/. Annual Boat Launch Fee $60/year available by vendor only.
Fee details as listed on Recreation.gov. Rates and passes change by season, so confirm the current price on Recreation.gov before you book.