River Navigation

Operational guidance for moving through the dams and managed sections of the Columbia and Snake. Originally published on ndwt.org; reused with permission from the Washington Water Trails Association.

1. Lock & Dam ProtocolLocking through the Portland District navigation locks on the Columbia and Snake. Non-motorized boater rules.
2. Portage GuidePortage routes around each of the eight major dams between Lower Granite and Bonneville.