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Hours Of Operation & Access

The entire Monument is closed from two hours after sunset to two hours before sunrise.

PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE WHITE BLUFFS BOAT LAUNCH IS CLOSED FROM NOVEMBER 1 THROUGH JUNE 30. THIS STRETCH OF THE RIVER IS A SANCTUARY FOR OVER-WINTERING WATERFOWL.

2007 Monument Hunting Regulations (74 KB PDF)
Public Use Regulations (350 KB PDF)

Fitzner-Eberhardt Arid Lands Ecology Reserve—The ALE is closed to general public access. Use is currently limited to approved ecological research and environmental education activities. ALE Fact Sheet (1.07 MB PDF)

Columbia River Corridor—The river's surface waters and parts of the shoreline are open year-round. The southwest shore from Vernita Bridge to river mile 343 and all islands between Vernita Bridge and the Bonneville Power line (river mile 351) are closed. Columbia River Corridor Fact Sheet (1.04 MB PDF)

McGee Ranch/Riverlands—Day use if permitted between the Columbia River Road and the river only. McGee Ranch/Riverlands Fact Sheet (1.44 MB PDF)

Saddle Mountain—The Saddle Mountain Wildlife Refuge is currently closed to general public access. Use is limited to approved ecological research and environmental education activities. Saddle Mountain Fact Sheet (1.39 MB PDF)

Vernita Bridge—This area is open to the public year-round. Vernita Bridge Fact Sheet (1.26 MB PDF)

Wahluke Slope—Day use is allowed year-round. Wahluke Slope Fact Sheet (1.29 MB PDF)

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