Laws & Policies

Fort Vancouver National Historic Site Regulations

The Superintendent's Compendium is a compilation of designations, closures, permit requirements, and other restrictions made by the superintendent, in addition to what is contained in Title 36 of the Code of Federal Regulations (Chapter 1, Parts 1 through 7 and 34), and other applicable federal statutes.

Read the Superintendent's Compendium

To more easily access federal regulations that are commonly cited in the management of Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, download this document:

Commonly Used Regulations Pertinent to the Management of Fort Vancouver National Historic Site

 

Firearms

As of February 22, 2010, a new federal law allows people who can legally possess firearms under applicable federal, state, and local laws, to legally possess firearms in this park.

It is the responsibility of visitors to understand and comply with all applicable state, local, and federal firearms laws before entering this park.

As a starting point, please visit the websites for Washington State and Oregon:

• Washington State: Washington State Legislature: Firearms and Dangerous Weapons

• Oregon: Oregon Revised Statutes, Ch.166

Federal law also prohibits firearms in certain facilities in this park; those places are marked with signs at all public entrances.

Frequently Asked Questions: Firearms in National Parks, Washington State National Park Units contains additional information.

 

First Amendment Activities

Learn more about First Amendment activities at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site here.