Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area in October
October at Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area averages a daytime high near 59°F and an overnight low around 31°F, with about 1.8" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 0.6× the park's average month, which makes October a quiet month here.
- Average low
- 31°F
- Average high
- 59°F
Range across the year: 20°F to 86°F
- Precipitation
- 1.8 in
- Daylight
- 10.5 hours
Roughly 5% of the park's yearly visitors come in October: about 65,000 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979 to 2025.
That makes October the 8th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the July peak (2.5×) and the December low (0.3×).
On our Best Time to Visit score October rates 56/100 ("Fair"). Our recommended month is May: the lightest crowds of the park's good-weather months.
The daily average of about 45°F is cool, so layers and a shorter daylight window matter. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 29 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 54% of annual visitors, choosing October instead steps outside that summer crush — the single biggest lever on how crowded the park feels.
You'll have about 10.5 hours of daylight in October to explore — between the 8.2-hour midwinter low and the 15.8-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 2025 drew 1,183,757 recreation visits, up 8.5% from 1,091,489 in 2024.
Across the past decade overall visitation has eased about 12.4%, so October may feel a touch quieter than it once did.
How October compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| September | 76°F / 39°F | 1.1× Average | 66 Good |
| October | 59°F / 31°F | 0.6× Quiet | 56 Fair |
| November | 42°F / 26°F | 0.4× Very quiet | 44 Poor |
All twelve months at Lake Roosevelt, with the best time to visit.
Seasonal closures in October 2026
The National Park Service lists these Lake Roosevelt facilities as closed during October 2026. The dates are the park's own, read on October 11, 2026. A facility that is not listed here may still be closed, so confirm on the park's site before you go.
- Fort Spokane Visitor Center and Museum (visitor center): closed all month (September 3, 2026 to May 22, 2027)
- Camp Na-Bor-Lee (non-profit operated) (campground): closed all month (October 1, 2026 to May 14, 2027)
- Cloverleaf Campground (campground): closed all month (October 1, 2026 to April 30, 2027)
Things to do at Lake Roosevelt in October
The National Park Service tags 3 Lake Roosevelt activities for fall. Each links to the park's own page for it.
Frequently Asked Questions
October averages a daytime high near 59°F and an overnight low around 31°F at Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area, with about 1.8 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 29 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
October is quiet at Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area (about 0.6× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Fair" at 56/100. Our recommended month is May.
The busiest month is July and the quietest is December. October sits at about 0.6× the park's average, or 5% of annual visitation.
A typical October sees about 65,000 recreation visits at Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979–2025.
Where to stay near Lake Roosevelt in October
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1979–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.