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Hopkins Ridge Wind Facility

Our first wind facility is located in southeast Washington, 15 miles northeast of Dayton in Columbia County. For detailed information please visit our Dayton office. Map It

Hopkins Ridge encompasses 87 turbines capable of generating 156.6 megawatts of electricity. Read more facts about the facility.

Tours

Come discover the early history of Columbia County and see our Hopkins Ridge wind facility.

Puget Sound Energy's Hopkins Ridge Wind Facility is nestled between three bygone communities: Turner, Marengo and Covello. Many homesteaders carved out their living in this area. Now, only a few structures remain from these once bustling pioneer settlements. Please call 509-382-2043 for information about scheduling a guided tour. You may also take a self-guided driving tour to view the wind farm and surrounding historical sites. If you care to get out of your car and walk the grounds, you will need a permit (see Recreation below).

Recreation

Hunting, hiking, bird watching, walking the grounds and other recreational activities are allowed on the wind facility in certain areas subject to certain restrictions. Special rules are in place to ensure the safety of hunters, local residents, wind farm workers and equipment. More information is available through the wind facility hunting video and brochure. Remember, hunting on private lands is a privilege and, as with all hunting activities, rules and prohibitions are enforced by state game agents and local law enforcement.

Access to Puget Sound Energy's Hopkins Ridge wind facility, PacifiCorp's adjacent Marengo wind facility and Portland General Electric's Tucannon River wind farm is jointly administered by the utilities. With this shared access program, hunters only need to register with one utility to access any of these wind facilities.

Written permission for access to these lands may be obtained by completing the online registration form which must be picked up at a local store (The Last Resort Kampstore or Four Star Supply). You will select the store of your choice when you register online. Store contact information is in the table below.

Paper forms are also available at these pick up locations: The Last Resort Kampstore, Four Star Supply and Dayton Circle K. Store contact information is in the table below.

Locations The Last Resort Kampstore Four Star Supply Circle K
Address 2005 Tucannon Rd. Pomeroy, WA 99347
509-843-1556
www.thelastresortrv.com
2255 Villard St Pomeroy, WA 99347
509-843-3693
fourstarsupplypomeroy@outlook.com
No online registration, paper registration only
426 W. Main St. Dayton, WA 99328
509-382-1042
Open Seasonal Year-round Year-round
Hours Mar. 1 - Oct. 31:
Mon - Thurs:
7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Fri - Sat:
7:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Sun:
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Nov. 1 - Feb. 28:
Call for store hours
Mon - Sat:
6 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Sun: 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Mon - Wed:
4:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Thurs - Sat:
4:30 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Sun:
5:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.

 

Hunting FAQ

  • Columbia County wind farm hunting and access guidelines video
  • Can I access land in the Hopkins Ridge, Marengo and Tucannon River wind facilities?
  • Can I access land in the Lower Snake River Wind Facility?
  • What do I need to access the Columbia County wind facility properties?
  • Where can I hunt?
  • Why are some areas open to access and others restricted
    and what do the map brochure colors mean?
  • Why do I need to stop at The Last Resort Kampstore or Four Star Supply
    if I've completed the application online?
  • What are the PSE Hopkins Ridge, PacifiCorp Marengo
    and Portland General Electric Tucannon River wind facilities' access rules?
  • Can my children come?