Facilities

If you’re planning on visiting, please be aware that facilities are limited and primitive in nature.

Roads

Access roads in the Wahluke Unit are nearly all graveled, with short sections of old pavement. Passenger cars are fine for most roads, with two exceptions; (1) the Saddle Mountain access road may seasonally require high clearance and/or four wheel drive as it ascends up the Mountain; and (2) the WB-10 pond access road is sand/dirt and requires high clearance and/or four-wheel drive.

During the spring of 2003, minor road improvements are planned to improve grade and drainage and to convert small sections of pavement to gravel.

When driving, please be watchful for bicyclists, equestrian users and pedestrians, who may be using the roadways.

Restrooms

The Vernita Bridge Rest Stop is located along State Route 24, just south of the Vernita Bridge. Operated by the Washington State Department of Transportation, this site is open 24 hours and provides flush toilets, picnic tables, shade trees, drinking water, garbage cans, and informational signs. Portable toilets are placed at the White Bluffs boat launch and Parking Lots 2 and 7 from June through October.

Boat Launches

The Wahluke Unit provides two boat launches. The White Bluffs boat launch is concrete with a narrow two lane capacity. The gravel/cobblestone launch at Parking Lot 7 is usable seasonally by four-wheel-drive vehicles.

Just outside the Monument boundary, the Ringold Fish Hatchery, operated by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, has an undeveloped launching area.

There are about 13 boat launches downstream of the Monument in the Tri-Cities area that can be used to access the Monument via the river.

• FWS Home
• Pacific Region Home
• USGS Hydrograph Station: Columbia River Below Priest Rapids Dam

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