Grand Coulee Dam
Coulee Dam, WA
The largest hydroelectric dam in the United States, holding back Lake Roosevelt on the Columbia River. The visitor center tells the story of the dam and the Ice Age floods; parking is free.
- Nearest town
- Coulee Dam, WA
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 47.9577, -118.9829
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and October. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Campsites nearby
- Spring Canyon CampgroundCampsite3 mi from Grand Coulee Dam · 78 pitches
- Coulee PlaylandCampsite3 mi from Grand Coulee Dam
- Sunbanks Lake ResortCampsite4 mi from Grand Coulee Dam
- Steamboat Rock State Park CampgroundCampsite10 mi from Grand Coulee DamTentsCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Barker Canyon Camping AreaCampsite10 mi from Grand Coulee DamTentsCaravansToilets
- Keller Ferry CampgroundCampsite14 mi from Grand Coulee DamTentsCaravans
All campsites in Washington · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Grand Coulee Dam?
Grand Coulee Dam is in Coulee Dam, WA, at GPS 47.9577, -118.9829. It is about 43 mi from Pateros.
Can you camp near Grand Coulee Dam?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Grand Coulee RV Park, about 1 mi away; within 25 mi there are 26 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Grand Coulee Dam?
Grand Coulee Dam is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Coulee Corridor: Grand Coulee Dam to Dry Falls.
What is there to see near Grand Coulee Dam?
Places worth a stop nearby: Steamboat Rock State Park (9 mi), Dry Falls (30 mi), Lake Lenore Caves (40 mi) and Leavenworth (82 mi).
When is the best time to visit Grand Coulee Dam?
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)