Jones Bay Boat Launch
About
Jones Bay Boat Launch is a boat launch in Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area in eastern Washington, managed by the National Park Service. The nearest town is Creston, about 11.5 miles away. Summer brings the most settled weather. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Wilbur show July highs around 85°F and only about three wet days in July and August, while September cools to highs near 75°F.
Launch Details
Managed by
National Park Service
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: May–Sep. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 68–85°F and lows of 39–50°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Wilbur, WA weather station, 12 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan32° high19° low
- Feb38° high21° low
- Mar48° high27° low
- Apr57° high31° low
- May68° high39° low
- Jun75° high44° low
- Jul85° high50° low
- Aug84° high49° low
- Sep75° high42° low
- Oct59° high32° low
- Nov42° high26° low
- Dec32° high20° low
Where it is
- Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area · National Park Service
- Nearest town
- Creston, Washington · 12 mi
Source: NPS Land Resources boundaries; USGS GNIS populated places
Conditions
Active alerts for Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area as of Oct 9, 2026:
Hawk Creek Area Closed for 2026 Recreation Season
Park Closure · posted Oct 6, 2026
Fall 2026 Prescribed Fire Notice at Lake Roosevelt
Caution · posted Oct 6, 2026
Fort Spokane boat launch & day use open; Campground open with some closures
Park Closure · posted Aug 24, 2026
Source: NPS Alerts API
