Coulee Dam, WA - A launch permit is required for the launching of any vessel at all designated National Park Service-managed launch ramps on Lake Roosevelt, regardless of the type of vessel. Boaters may pay a fee of $6, which allows unlimited launches for up to 7 days from the date of purchase (available at each boat launch), or purchase a seasonal permit, which allows unlimited launches from January 1 to Dec. 31, 2008.
2008 launch permits will be available for $30 beginning December 2007, through April 30, 2008. Each permit is $40 if purchased from May 1-Sept. 30, 2008, and $20 if purchased from October 1-Dec. 31, 2008. For Golden Age, Golden Access and America the Beautiful Senior or Access Pass cardholders, fees are discounted 50%. When purchasing a seasonal boat launch permit, the 50% discount will be given once in a calendar year for one permit only. If multiple permits arepurchased at one time, only one will be discounted. 2008 seasonal permits will be honored during the month of December, 2007.
To purchase a seasonal launch permit by mail, send a stamped, self-addressed envelope with personal or cashier’s check payable to the National Park Service at:
National Park Service
1008 Crest Drive
Coulee Dam, WA 99116
Attn: Boat Launch Permit
Include a Golden Age, Senior Pass or Access card number if applicable.
2008 seasonal launch permits may be purchased in person Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the following National Park Service offices:
North District Office
1368 Kettle Park Road
Kettle Falls, WA 99141
(509) 738-6266, extension 100
South District Office
44150 District Office Lane
Davenport, WA99122
(509) 725-2715, extension 30
(23 miles north of Davenport)
Headquarters Office
1008 Crest Drive
Coulee Dam, WA 99116
(509) 633-9441, extension 110
For further information contact Gig LeBret, Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area Fee Coordinator, at (509) 738-6266, extension 109.
Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service
