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Jones Bay Campground

Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area, Washington

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As of September 2026, Jones Bay Campground is a campground in Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area, Washington with 9 campsites. Jones Bay Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Jones Bay Campground is located at 47.9185° N, 118.5825° W.

people allowed on each site: 10

Jones Bay Campground reservations and next available dates

September 2026

October 2026

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Next Available Dates

Sep 30 (7 sites)Oct 1 (7 sites)Oct 2 (8 sites)

7 sites open on Sep 30 at Jones Bay Campground. Book one now, or pick your dates above and get an alert when a site opens.

As of 30 September 2026, 22:17 UTC.

Stay and booking rules

Mid-stay changes allowed
Changes allowed: 10 change(s) per reservation
Campsites held at once: 5 campsite(s) held
Maximum reservations at once: 50 reservations
Maximum stay: 60 nights
Maximum per transaction: 5 reservations per transaction

Published by Recreation.gov for Jones Bay Campground, read on September 30, 2026.

Campsites at Jones Bay Campground

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Standard 9
Hookups 9

Amenities

potable water

At a glance: Setting: Desert · Access: Gravel road.

Things to do: fishing, boating, photography.

All sites at Jones Bay Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the 1 loop.

Site	Type	Sleeps	Hookups
1	Standard	10	Electric
2	Standard	10	Electric
3	Standard	10	Electric
4	Standard	10	Electric
5	Standard	10	Electric
6	Standard	10	Electric
7	Standard	10	Electric
8	Standard	10	Electric
9	Standard	10	Electric

About Jones Bay Campground

Overview

Jones Bay is one of Lake Roosevelt’s smaller, more rustic campgrounds. The campground is mostly gravel and packed dirt, with not much vegetation, on the lake shore. It can be reached by boat and has a boat launch and dock. Jones Bay can be also be reached by car, but may be difficult to find.

Recreation

Jones Bay is popular with people that like a more remote primitive site. There is access to the water with a small boat ramp. Fishing is great from the water or the shore.

Facilities

Jones Bay is a reservation only campground with 9 sites. There are picnic tables and fire pits at each site. You will need to bring your own drinking water. Limited trash services. Pack it in pack it out.

Natural Features

Jones Bay is located at the bottom of a ravine that opens up into a beautiful bay on Lake Roosevelt. It's located in the brush stepe so has a desert feel to it with the bitter antelope brush and sage.

Contact Info

This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (509) 754-7889.

Nearby Attractions

Great fishing is just a boat ride away. Beautiful views up and down the lake.

Charges & Cancellations

All changes an cancellations must be done through recreation.gov.

Late Cancellations or Cancellations within the Cut-off Window

Individual Campsites: A customer who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee.

Rules and notices at Jones Bay Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 30, 2026. Check Jones Bay Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

Reservation only campground. No first come first served sites available. Reservation only. For reservations book here, or call 877-444-6777. There is no cell service so make sure to make your reservations in advance.

There are no electricity, water or sewer site hookups. No potable water available.

Vault toilets available.

Pets are allowed and must be restrained at all times.

No off-road vehicles permitted.

No metal detectors or collecting artifacts allowed.

Bring confirmation with you. Transfer the confirmation information onto the green slips located at the Fee Board as you enter the campground. Hang filled out tag at your site.

No generator usuage during our Quiet Hours of 10 PM - 6 AM.

Fires are permitted in the fire rings year-round, EXCEPT when the fire danger rating reaches a critical level as indicated by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources for the area that includes Lake Roosevelt NRA.

No off-road parking; park in designated areas only.

Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more.

Weekly Boat Launch Permits must be purchased on line at https://www.pay.gov/public/form/start/656441199 . Please purchase prior to your trip. Annual Boat Launch Permits are available in person by vendor only.

For additional park information including other camping regulations, visit https://www.nps.gov/laro/index.htm or call 509-754-7889.

For reservations book here, or call 877-444-6777.

ALERT: Make sure you are intending on coming to Jones Bay on Lake Roosevelt. There is also a Jones Bay on nearby Steamboat Rock State park.

* Limited trash services. Pack it in pack it out.

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Jones Bay Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Jones Bay Campground?

Jones Bay Campground is rated "Very Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.

How do I find last-minute availability at Jones Bay Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Jones Bay Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Jones Bay Campground have?

Jones Bay Campground has 9 campsites.