Bonneville Dam Locking Policy

Bonneville Dam presents a serious barrier for paddlers traveling from the Northwest Discovery Water Trail to the Lower Columbia River Water Trail. The US Army Corps of Engineers does not allow non-motorized boat to lock through - or provide any portage services.

While trail planners are exploring do it yourself portage options - at this point, paddlers are encouraged to plan their portage around Bonneville Dam well in advance to ensure concessionaire availability and a smooth safe ride.

The Corps of Engineers currently lists the following concessionaires as providing portage servcies.

Renegade River Rafters (Mark Hughey)
http://lewisandclarktours.net
509.427.RAFT or 888.763.4233

Rivers Edge Towing
Hood River, Oregon
800.313.6303 or 541.386.6944

Fish On! Guide Services (Wade Erickson)
360.652.2359