Outdoor Recreation Highlights
For the outdoor recreational enthusiast, the Grand Coulee Dam Area offers many exciting and refreshing adventures for people of all ages and experience levels! Lake Roosevelt and Banks Lake are two of the most beautiful and vast lakes in Washington, with few crowded areas. Fishing, boating, swimming, picnicking, and water sporting can be found on both of these great reservoirs, and houseboating is available on Lake Roosevelt. The coulee walls and unique landscape of this area offer excellent hiking trails and rock climbing. You can learn about the historical buildings that were alive during the dam’s construction era by taking the Historical Walking Tour in the town of Coulee Dam. Don’t forget the 18 hole golf course at Banks Lake. While you’re recreating, you’ll be surrounded by geological wonders. The great floods carved out a "coulee" revealing a stunning display of layers of basalt rock. Don’t miss Dry Falls, "Washington’s Grand Canyon."

Banks Lake
Over 27,000 acres of warm water from Grand Coulee to Coulee City, aligned with basalt-rock coulees. Steamboat Rock is the centerpiece.

Crescent Bay Lake
Non-motorized watercraft only, canoe trips and wildlife

Lake Roosevelt
A romantic 151 miles long with 630 miles of shoreline from the Grand Coulee Dam to the Canadian border. Lake Roosevelt National Recreational Area 633-9441. Visit the Keller Ferry Marina 509-647-5755 and Seven Bays 509-725-1676.

Lake Rufus Woods
Access from the Elmer City Lower Road Boat Launch. The Columbia River, from Grand Coulee Dam to Chief Joseph Dam. A secret hideaway!

Fishing
Year Round featuring kokanee, walleye, large and small mouth bass, rainbow trout, perch, crappie and sturgeon.

Houseboating
"Hide and Go Seek" with Roosevelt Recreational Enterprises 1-800-648-LAKE, or Lake Roosevelt Vacations 1-800-635-7585.

Camping & RV parks

  • Coulee Playland Resort , on Banks Lake, Hwy. 155, Electric City Full hook ups, tent sites, tree-lined lakeside park, mini store, small
    boat rentals, free boat launch, laundromat, showers, fishing licenses, boat fuel, picnicking and swimming (65 sites), (509)633-2671.
  • Grand Coulee RV Park, Bridgeport Hwy, 174, Grand Coulee, Full hook ups, showers, picnic area, restroom, facilities and tent sites (26 spaces), seasonal, (509)633-0750
  • King's Court RV Park, Spokane Hwy. 174, Grand Coulee, Full hook ups, tents, cable TV available, laundromat, laser show summer shuttle service, (509)633-3655 or 1-800-759-2608
  • Lakeview Terrace RV Park, East Hwy 174, mile post 25.3,
    (4 miles east of Grand Coulee)  Picnic Facilities, Laundromat,
    Free Hot Showers, Playground, RV Hookup, Pull Throughs,
    Group Tent Sites. (509) 633- 2169
  • Spring Canyon Campground (National Park),on Lake Roosevelt, Sandy beach, volleyball, picnic, shade trees, playground, boat launch, concessions, change rooms, restrooms, swim area, FCFS, weekend amphitheater programs, canoe trips, (509)633-9188 or (509)633-9441
  • Steamboat Rock State Park, on Banks Lake, 12 miles south of Grand Coulee, Hiking, concessions, restrooms, playground, picnic, showers, swimming,
    (509)633-1304
  • SunBanks Resort, Banks Lake, South Hwy 155, Electric city
  • Beautifully Landscaped Campgrounds, Grassed Tent & RV sites, Cabins & Villa's, Plenty of Shaded Areas, Showers, Restrooms, Swim Area, Playground, Cafe, Cantina, General Store, Banquets/Function Room, Live Entertainment for the Whole Family, Miniature Golf, Bicycle-Canoe-Kayak-JetSki-Party Barge Rentals, Marina With Boat Launch (Free for Customers)         (509) 633-3786 or 1 (888) 822-7195

Golf and Country Clubs

  • Banks Lake Golf  offers a challenging 18 hole golf experience south of Electric City near Banks Lake 509-633-0163.
  • Big Bend Golf & Country Club also offers 9 holes of golf at Wilbur, just a 20 minute drive from the Grand Coulee Dam.

Horseback Riding in Northrup Canyon

  • Horse Back Riding at Northrup Canyon
    Riders of all skill levels will be accompanied by a Wrangler, through the majestic Northrup Canyon !  
    1 to 2 hour rides & 3 to 4 Hour "Extreme" Rides Available.  509-639.2604 Barn    509.641.1003  Cell 

Hiking and Walking Trails
1-handicap accessible; 2-little difficulty; 3-moderate;
4-good exercise; 5-good hiking shoes & water a must!

  • Candy Point Trail (5) The main trail is largely constructed of hand laid stone including steps expertly placed in steeper sections. Park at the Coulee Dam Federal Credit Union and walk 300 feet down to the park ahead.
  • Community Trail (1) All four towns are connected by well maintained trails.
  • Down River Trail (1) A new biking and hiking trail that follows the Columbia River north. Perfect for persons of all ages, 6.5 miles on Rufus Woods Lake.
  • North Dam Park (1) North Dam Park is located between Electric City and Grand Coulee and holds Banks lake. Walk across the man made dam and down below by the softball fields and then back up through the park.
  • Northrup Canyon Trail (5) Begins in a sheltered canyon and extends through the only forest in Grant County. At the top of the gorge is a picturesque lake which is stocked with trout.
    Steamboat Rock Trail (5) Steep in spots, good hike. Wildflowers are abundant in the spring. This hike has a great view of Banks lake and the coulees! Start at Steamboat Rock State Park.
  • Bunchgrass Prairie Nature Trail (2) The National Park Service offers an excellent nature trail complete with an interpretive booklet to help identify plants as part of the program at Spring Canyon Campground. Brochures are at trail head, see park ranger for additional details or interpretive walks.
  • Historical Walking Tour- The town of Coulee Dam boasts a history rich in stories of the building of the mighty Grand Coulee Dam. From the well planned Engineer's Town to an entire section of Mason City that was moved to make way for construction, Coulee Dam holds a vast treasure of information just waiting to be explored. Start at the Visitor Arrival Center and follow the signs through this short excursion into the past. This trip through time is presented by the town of Coulee Dam.
  • Crown Point Vista- Overlooking the Grand Coulee Dam and surrounding communities…..Bring your camera!!!!
  • Geology on the road- The great floods carved out a "coulee" revealing a stunning display of layers of basalt rock. Driving south on Hwy. 155 you'll see Steamboat Rock and the Devil's Punch Bowl across from it. 33 miles south is Dry Falls, part of Sun Lakes State Park featuring an interpretive center and viewing point. It's "Washington's Grand Canyon".