Seasonal fluctuations regularly affect lake levels and access to boat launch facilities. All of the docks were damaged during the winter of 2017 when the Spokane River froze over. Minimum boat launch elevations and the current lake level may be found on our website As of July 1, restrooms will not be cleaned on a daily basis and floating restrooms will remain closed. Besides overwintering Canada Geese, other wildlife abounds in the RLWA. State parks closed, but Lake Roosevelt open without services A sign is posted out on State Land near Steamboat Rock. "Outdoor spaces at Lake Roosevelt, including the lake and most hiking trails, remain accessible to the public in accordance with the latest federal, state, and local health guidance," the release says, encouraging people to use "leave no trace" principles.If you turn off of SR-155 to go to Steamboat Rock, you'll soon see a small sign saying "State Lands CLOSED," and if you drive further, when you get to the park itself, barriers and cones keep you from accessing it. Launch sites include Indian Point Recreation Site, Roosevelt Marina, Cholla Recreation Site, Windy Hill Recreation Site, Grapevine Group Site, Schoolhouse Recreation Site. Please bring and use your own hand sanitizer. are found in abundance within the RLWA due to the availability of water and diverse habitats.Roosevelt Lake wildlife area is a large area, approximately 78,000 acres along the north and west shores and lake areas of Roosevelt Lake in the vicinity of the confluence with Tonto Creek. ""Geezer Beach is open for public access," US Bureau of Reclamation Public Information Officer Lynne Brougher told The Star. The primary purpose for management of the area is to provide enhanced and safe feeding and loafing habitat for the overwintering Rocky Mountain population of Canada geese. Most prominently, bald eagles nest in cottonwoods near the mouth of Tonto Creek, which is also the host location for a number of nesting endangered Southwestern willow flycatchers. GPS Info. Variable lake levels can lead to the closure of boat launches and the loss of water pressure in some campgrounds.
Open Menu Explore This Park; Lake Roosevelt. Some popular sites include; Grapevine, Schoolhouse, Cholla, Indian Point, Cholla Bay, Bachelor CoveBoat Launching Sites: Indian Point Recreation Site, Roosevelt Marina, Cholla Recreation Site, Windy Hill Recreation Site, Grapevine Group Site, Schoolhouse Recreation Site.Water-skiing season is April through October (or longer with wetsuits)Roosevelt Lake is a beautiful body of water set in the desert. Small isolated islands and coves offer outstanding opportunities for camping and relaxing in the unique Sonoran Desert. Local state parks areas such as Steamboat Rock, Osborne Bay, and Northrup Canyon are closed, while Spring Canyon remains open but without services. The surface area of the lake is 2,568 acres (1,039 ha) at full capacity and it can store 254,138 acre-ft (313,475,000 m3) of water. More than 900 acres bordering the lake are managed for wildlife habitat, as well as for recreational opportunities including boating, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, camping, and picnicking. "Pack it in, pack it out," the sign reads.Steamboat Rock, Northrup Point boat launch, and Northrup Canyon are all closed to the public until at least April 30.A sign is posted out on State Land near Steamboat Rock.If you drive to Spring Canyon, barriers to the camping areas include a sign that explains that all campgrounds at Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area, part of the National Park Service, are closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, and that the restrooms are closed, water is off, and trash collection is unavailable.All boat launch docks were to be removed from the water, the NPS stated in a late March press release, but boat launches "will remain open as long as water levels allow. Please remember that Lake Roosevelt is a manmade reservoir. Some popular picnicking sites include; Grapevine, Schoolhouse, Cholla, Indian Point, Cholla Bay, Bachelor CoveFrom Globe area: Take State Hwy. No hookups. We invite you to dock your boat with us, and become a member of our Roosevelt Lake Marina community! Make sure you know where you are at all times. Our guests and members are welcome to use any of our concierge services.