List Permits

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Permits for the Grand Canyon are required and available through a weighted lottery system in February (additional dates may be distributed throughout the year).

Advance permits are required to park a vehicle within the Fossil Creek Permit Area from April 1 through October 1. During this season and dependent on availability, a maximum of six permits, per person is allowed (one permit = one day). Permits are made available one month ahead of time, on the first of the month.

Advance permits are required to park a vehicle within the Fossil Creek Permit Area from April 1 through October 1. During this season and dependent on availability, a maximum of six permits, per person is allowed (one permit = one day). Permits are made available one month ahead of time, on the first of the month.

If you plan to do the Paria in one night you need to obtain a permit which can be done online on the BLM site, over the phone (except on Sundays), or in person at the ranger stations in St George or Kanab. If you are planning to paddled the Paria in a huge one day push you would just need a self issue permit.

Lottery for river permits Mar 1 through May 15. Applications due Jan 31.

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On the Forks Run, the Forest Service operates an advance reservation service in an effort to give boaters a more equal chance of obtaining a permit. The Forks Run is limited to 15 people per day. Permits are required from May 15 through September 15 each year. To obtain a reservation, there is a $10.00 fee to enter the selection process. Applications for a reservation will be made through the mail beginning March 15 each year. The final deadline to submit an application is April 15. Applications will be separated by requested put-in dates, and a drawing will occur for those dates which have an excess of requests. You must notify the Kernville Ranger Station within 7 days of your scheduled trip, if you need to cancel your reservation or if your party size changes.

A Kern River Use Permit is required year round and is valid from May 1 through April 30 each year. Permits are issued on a first-come, first-served basis and are free of charge. A permit is required for EACH craft. Group size cannot exceed 18 people on the river at one time. To obtain a permit, fill out an application IN PERSON at Forest Service offices in Kernville, Lake Isabella, Springville or Bakersfield. Applications will not be mailed out or left in office drop boxes. Upon completion of your application, a waterproof permit may be issued.

Permit applications are accepted after January 1 for the following season: May 1 through October 15. While permits for day trips or weekday overnight trips are generally available in-person, advance reservation for weekend overnight trips is recommended.

Overnight camping is available in any of the 34 designated campsites and requires a permit. No permit is required for day use of the river.

Required permit can be obtained by calling the Moab BLM field office for a reservation.

Permits required year around. Lottery for high-use season second weeked in May to second weekend in September with applications due Jan 31.

Permits required year around. Lottery for high-use season second weeked in May to second weekend in September with applications due Feb 1.

Permits required year around. Lottery for high-use season second weeked in May to second weekend in July with applications due Jan 31.

Permit must be obtained at Green Creek Trail, County Line Trail, or Bull Pen Bridge in NC, Burrell’s Ford Rd (GA side of the river), Warwoman Campground (FR 86) and Overflow Creek in GA, or Hwy 28 boat landing, Low Water Bridge, Earl’s Ford, Sandy Ford, Fall Creek, Thrift’s Ferry, Hwy 76 / Bull Sluice lot, and Woodall Shoals in SC.

Permit must be obtained at Green Creek Trail, County Line Trail, or Bull Pen Bridge in NC, Burrell’s Ford Rd (GA side of the river), Warwoman Campground (FR 86) and Overflow Creek in GA, or Hwy 28 boat landing, Low Water Bridge, Earl’s Ford, Sandy Ford, Fall Creek, Thrift’s Ferry, Hwy 76 / Bull Sluice lot, and Woodall Shoals in SC.

Self issue permit can be downloaded from BLM website, and are available at self registration stations at the put in and take out.

Self issue permit can be downloaded from BLM website.

Self-registration permits available from the BLM website. Also seek permission from the Duck Valley Shoshone-Piute tribe.

Self issue permit can be downloaded from BLM website.

Self issue permit can be downloaded from BLM website.

Self issue permit can be downloaded from BLM website.

All boaters must have a permit. There are eight launches per day allowed on the Main Salmon during the controlled season - June 20 thru September 7 - and these are assigned through the 4 Rivers Lottery System. Application due January 31.

Lottery permits for first weekend in June to first weekend in September.

All boaters must have a permit with heavy use season between May 28 and Sept 3rd assigned through the 4 Rivers Lottery System. Applications due January 31.

Obtained in person at the McCall Ranger District in McCall, Idaho; OR You can print out the permit at the link below, fill it in, sign it, and mail it to the McCall Ranger District, C/O Front Desk, 102 W. Lake St., McCall, ID 83638 or scan and email the signed form to lisamthompson@fs.fed.us Permit: https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd526083.pdf The district will then mail you back your tag(s) with your permit number(s) that gets attached to your boat, allowing you to exit to either Cache Bar on the Main Salmon for those floating Big Creek; or Vinegar Creek or Carey Creek on the Main Salmon for those floating out of the SFSR. Please allow approximately 7 days for your permit request to be processed. If you have ANY questions, feel free to call the McCall Ranger District at (208)634-0400. that permits can be picked up at the McCall Forest Service Office

All boaters must have a permit. There is one launch per day during the controlled season - May 15 through July 31 - and these are assigned through the Four Rivers Lottery and Permit System. Application due January 31.

No BLM permit required but regulations apply. On the way to the put-in you will pass an invasive species watercraft inspection station and they expect you to stop and may chase you down with lights flashing if you do not. Idaho invasive species pass advised.

Three permit launches each day from Friday preceding Memorial Day weekend through September 10th issued through 4 Rivers Lottery. Outside of this season, self issue permits are available. Application due January 31.

Four Rivers Lottery Permit information

Permits issued through a lottery managed by Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks. Peak season is May 15th to July 15th.

Permit must be obtained at Green Creek Trail, County Line Trail, or Bull Pen Bridge in NC, Burrell’s Ford Rd (GA side of the river), Warwoman Campground (FR 86) and Overflow Creek in GA, or Hwy 28 boat landing, Low Water Bridge, Earl’s Ford, Sandy Ford, Fall Creek, Thrift’s Ferry, Hwy 76 / Bull Sluice lot, and Woodall Shoals in SC.

Permit must be obtained at Green Creek Trail, County Line Trail, or Bull Pen Bridge in NC, Burrell’s Ford Rd (GA side of the river), Warwoman Campground (FR 86) and Overflow Creek in GA, or Hwy 28 boat landing, Low Water Bridge, Earl’s Ford, Sandy Ford, Fall Creek, Thrift’s Ferry, Hwy 76 / Bull Sluice lot, and Woodall Shoals in SC.

Permits required. Weekend launch dates May 1 through Labor Day distributed by lottery with application due before January 31.

Self issue permit can be downloaded from BLM website.

Boater pass available through online reservation system. Some dates have limited launches available.

Boater pass available through online reservation system. Some dates have limited launches available.

Self issue permits required and available prior to launch from Selma Market.

Reservation system for launches which are capped at 19 per day.

For float trips during the primary boating season of May 20–July 10, advance permit reservations are required. Permits can be obtained on a first come, first served basis, starting on March 1 and then again on May 1. Launches are capped at 9 per day.

Self issue permit can be downloaded from BLM website.

Self issue permit can be downloaded from BLM website.

Self issue permit can be downloaded from BLM website.

Self issue permit can be downloaded from BLM website.

Lottery for permits issued during regulated use season of May 15 through October 15.

Three permit launches each day from Friday preceding Memorial Day weekend through September 10th issued through 4 Rivers Lottery. Outside of this season, self issue permits are available. Application due January 31.

Four Rivers Lottery Permit information

Permit must be obtained at Green Creek Trail, County Line Trail, or Bull Pen Bridge in NC, Burrell’s Ford Rd (GA side of the river), Warwoman Campground (FR 86) and Overflow Creek in GA, or Hwy 28 boat landing, Low Water Bridge, Earl’s Ford, Sandy Ford, Fall Creek, Thrift’s Ferry, Hwy 76 / Bull Sluice lot, and Woodall Shoals in SC.

Permit must be obtained at Green Creek Trail, County Line Trail, or Bull Pen Bridge in NC, Burrell’s Ford Rd (GA side of the river), Warwoman Campground (FR 86) and Overflow Creek in GA, or Hwy 28 boat landing, Low Water Bridge, Earl’s Ford, Sandy Ford, Fall Creek, Thrift’s Ferry, Hwy 76 / Bull Sluice lot, and Woodall Shoals in SC.

Overnight camping is available in any of the 34 designated campsites and requires a permit. No permit is required for day use of the river.

River permit available through a BLM phone reservation system. Dates become available two months in advance.

Permits are available on a reservation basis no more than four months, and no less than two days, prior to the permit start date.

Required permit can be obtained by calling the Moab BLM field office for a reservation.

Permits required year around. Lottery for high-use season second weeked in May to second weekend in September with applications due Jan 31.

Permits required year around with a high use (6 groups/day) season (mid May to mid August) and low use (2 groups/day) season (the rest of the year).

A permit is required for all overnight flat water trips in Canyonlands and can be acquired no more than four months, and no less than two days prior to launch. The BLM manages permits upstream of the Park boundary.

Permits required year around. Lottery for high-use season second weeked in May to second weekend in September with applications due Feb 1.

A permit is required year-round to float any section of the San Juan River between Montezuma Creek and Clay Hills. Permits are issued only through a pre-season lottery (for high use season of April 15 - Jul 15) and advance telephone reservations (for low and moderate use season to individuals 18 and older.

A permit is required year-round to float any section of the San Juan River between Montezuma Creek and Clay Hills. Permits are issued only through a pre-season lottery (for high use season of April 15 - Jul 15) and advance telephone reservations (for low and moderate use season to individuals 18 and older.

Boating allowed when flows exceed 140 cfs

Backcountry permit required for overnight adventures.

A wilderness permit is required for overnight trips in the Elwha River valley.

As of 2018, a Federal Forest Pass is required at the Whitechuck boat launch. You can purchase a day pass, use a NW Forest Pass, or a multi-agency pass (that includes National Parks and other Federal land aside from USFS).

Four Rivers Lottery Permit information

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