One of the group sites at Gifford Campground.
Photo: NPS
About
The Gifford group site is located in a clearing on one end of Gifford Campground. The site holds a maximum of 50 people, with ample space for RV parking and/or tents. Clusters of pines provide shade. The boat launch with parking is located at the other end of the campground. The campground itself is busy and may fill on the weekends.
Campsites
Location
Along WA 25
South end of Gifford Campground
Gifford, WA 99131
Fees
Hours
Group site is open year-round, but amenities like flush restrooms, water, and the dump station are not available in winter. They become available again when weather and lake water level allow. Group sites are closed on Wednesdays for maintenance.
Reservations
The Gifford group site must be reserved year-round.
Make a Reservation →Directions
From Fort Spokane Visitor Center, turn left onto WA 25 north. Follow WA 25 for approximately 33 miles. Turn left at the Gifford Campground sign. The group site is located at the far south end of the campground.
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
Several campground restrooms are wheelchair accessible. All campground roads are paved. The campground boat launch parking area is paved.
Cell phone service is spotty at best.. Check or report cell reception on Recreation.gov campground reviews: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234097
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 Gifford. Vehicles, trailers, or RVs cannot be parked on the grass or anywhere except the designated parking spot for each site. Gifford Campground does not have hookups.
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The group site has a designated parking area and a few picnic tables and fire pits. There is a boat launch (1280’) with adjacent parking lot on the other end of Gifford Campground. Water and flush facilities are turned off during the winter and periods of extreme low water. Please check with us to be sure water is available
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The campground access road and group site parking area is paved. Campsite areas, like picnic tables and fire pits, are unpaved. Restrooms, including the pit toilet near the group site, have paved pathways from the road.
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Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
Limited Development Campground