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Hawk Creek Boat Launch

Washington

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Hawk Creek Boat Launch is a boat launch in Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area in northeastern Washington, managed by the National Park Service. The nearest town is Creston, about 10 miles away. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Davenport show July and August highs around 82°F with lows near 48°F and only two or three wet days a month. Winters are cold, with January highs around 32°F and several snowy days. For time on foot, Holles Creek Trail East and Dear Canyon Trail North are both about 8 miles away, and Mountain Lion Trail East is a little farther at about 9 miles.

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Hawk Creek Boat Launch

Washington

Data source: nps public poi

Facts about this place

When to go

Best time to go: May–Sep. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 65–82°F and lows of 39–48°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Davenport, WA weather station, 13 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.

  1. Jan32° high19° low5 days with snow
  2. Feb37° high21° low3 days with snow
  3. Mar47° high27° low1 days with snow
  4. Apr56° high31° low
  5. May65° high39° low
  6. Jun72° high43° low
  7. Jul82° high48° low
  8. Aug82° high48° low
  9. Sep73° high40° low
  10. Oct57° high31° low
  11. Nov42° high25° low2 days with snow
  12. Dec31° high19° low5 days with snow

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

Nearest town
Creston, Washington · 9.6 mi

Source: NPS Land Resources boundaries; USGS GNIS populated places

Conditions

Active alerts for Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area as of Oct 9, 2026:

Source: NPS Alerts API

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

Is Hawk Creek Boat Launch open right now?

Closure reported

The National Park Service lists a closure that covers Hawk Creek Boat Launch.

  • Hawk Creek Area Closed for 2026 Recreation Season

    Park closure covering Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area · NPS · Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area

  • Fort Spokane boat launch & day use open; Campground open with some closures

    Park closure covering Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area · NPS · Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area

  • Fall 2026 Prescribed Fire Notice at Lake Roosevelt

    Park alert covering Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area · NPS · Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area

As of · Source: NPS · Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Hawk Creek Boat Launch

Best months: April–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

  1. Jan

    32° / 19°

    8 wet · 5 snow

  2. Feb

    37° / 21°

    7 wet · 3 snow

  3. Mar

    47° / 27°

    8 wet · 1 snow

  4. Apr

    56° / 31°

    6 wet

  5. May

    65° / 39°

    7 wet

  6. Jun

    72° / 43°

    6 wet

  7. Jul

    82° / 48°

    3 wet

  8. Aug

    82° / 48°

    2 wet

  9. Sep

    73° / 40°

    3 wet

  10. Oct

    57° / 31°

    6 wet

  11. Nov

    42° / 25°

    9 wet · 2 snow

  12. Dec

    31° / 19°

    9 wet · 5 snow

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Davenport, WA, 13.4 mi away at 2,369 ft. We don't have this place's elevation, so higher spots nearby can run cooler. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Closures we've recorded since August 2026

  • Hawk Creek Area Closed for 2026 Recreation Season

    Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area · seen Aug 23, 2026, no lift recorded · National Park Service