Marcus Island Campground is located on a peninsula jutting out into Lake Roosevelt.
Photo: NPS Photo
About
Marcus Island Campground is tucked into the trees on the lake shore. The campground is heavily shaded and, in the summer, has shoreline on three sides. The main access road is single lane and winding, but campers flock to this shaded area in summer. A boat launch with parking is available before reaching the campground.
Campsites
Location
Along WA 25
Marcus, WA 99151
Fees
Hours
Marcus Island Campground is seasonally. Water is not available in winter or during low lake levels.
Reservations
All campsites are reservation only.
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Marcus Island is located off of WA 25 on the northern end of Marcus. From Kettle Falls, drive north on US 395. Turn right onto WA 25 North. Follow WA 25 North for approximately 5.6 miles. Turn left at the Marcus Island Campground sign.
Weather
Summer weather is hot and buggy, with highs averaging in the 90s and lows in the 50s. Rain and thunderstorms can happen any time of year. In the winter, expect cold temperatures and possible snow. Temperatures can vary in spring and fall. Be prepared for many types of weather in all seasons.
Accessibility
Campground pit toilets are wheelchair accessible. All campground roads are paved, but footpaths between campsites are generally not wheelchair accessible.
Most major carriers have some cell coverage at Marcus Island Campground. Check or report cell reception on Recreation.gov campground reviews: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/274993
Fires are permitted only in the designated fire rings, and only as long as there are no burn bans or dangerous fire weather.
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RVs and trailers may camp at Marcus Island. Maximum vehicle length varies from site to site. Vehicles, trailers, or RVs cannot be parked on the grass or anywhere except the designated parking spot for each site. Marcus Island Campground does not have hookups.
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Each campsite has a parking space, picnic table, and fire pit with grate. There is a boat launch (1281’) with adjacent parking lot. There is a day use area with picnic tables.
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Campground roads and campsite parking spaces are paved. Campsite areas, like the picnic table and fire pit, are unpaved and may be uneven. Campsite 10 and campsite 25 are designated ADA sites. Site 10 has a maximum vehicle length of 42 feet. Site 25 has a maximum vehicle length of 41 feet. Pit toilets have sidewalk pathways from the road.
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Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
Limited Development Campground