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Jones Bay Campground

WA · Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area

Jones Bay Campground is generally plan ahead to book. Across the 7 months we have reservation data for, difficulty peaks in July (9/10) 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.

Season at a glance

Booking difficulty by month

12-month reservation season
  1. Jan–
  2. Feb–
  3. Mar–
  4. Apr2
  5. May7
  6. Jun7
  7. Jul9
  8. Aug8
  9. Sep5
  10. Oct5
  11. Nov–
  12. Dec–
1 · Easy10 · Lottery

Midweek tip: in the busiest month (July), arrivals are lightest on Tuesday — shift your dates to improve your odds.

Booking window

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.

Facilities

Sites & amenities

  • 7 RV sites
  • Max RV length 50 ft

Activities: CAMPING, BOATING, CANOEING, FISHING, KAYAKING, WATER ACCESS

Fees

How much does it cost to camp at Jones Bay Campground?

This is a reservation only campground at $23/night. Site must be reserved through recreation.gov. No first come sites available. Dump Station one time fee of $10 per reservation paid 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.

Location

Where it is