Do I need a permit to float Rogue River Wild Section?
Yes. You need a permit to float Rogue River Wild Section in Pacific Northwest Rivers, and it is awarded by lottery rather than first come, first served.
Lottery permit
What the Rogue River Wild Section permit costs and covers
- Fee
- $6 non-refundable lottery application fee per application, then $10 per person on confirmation. The SCAT machine at Foster Bar costs $2.
- Group size limit
- 20 people
- Issued per day
- 120 people
- Applications open
- December 1
- Applications close
- January 31
- Results
- Successful and unsuccessful notices are emailed by February 15
- Season starts
- May 15
- Season ends
- October 15
What the rules require
- During the control season, May 15 to October 15, trip length is limited to seven days including the launch date, with a maximum party size of 20 persons per permit
- Toilet systems and fire pans are required for all float trips year-round
- The toilet must be dedicated, reusable, washable and watertight with a screw-on or latching gasket lid, sized at one pint per person per day, and set up within 30 minutes of arrival at camp. Snap-on lids and RV toilets are not acceptable
- Fire pans are required year-round for all campfires built within 400 feet of the river
- A shovel and a bucket of at least one gallon capacity are required per party
- PFDs must be worn by all individuals in Class III or greater rapids, and at all times by children 12 and under
- All party leaders are required to watch the Wild Rogue River Permit Guidelines Video once per year
- Suspend food and garbage from a tree a minimum of 4 feet from the trunk and 10 feet above the ground; ensure any bear fence is turned on and closed
- The permit is issued only on the day of launch, in person at Rand, with check-in 7:00 am to 2:00 pm
Published rules for the Rogue River Wild Section, quoted as written.
Getting one
Lottery winners cancel and miss payment deadlines, and those dates go back into the booking system through the season. PermitSnag watches Rogue River Wild Section and sends you an alert the moment one reappears.
Common questions about the Rogue River Wild Section permit
Do I need a permit to float Rogue River Wild Section?
Yes. You need a permit to float Rogue River Wild Section in Pacific Northwest Rivers, and it is awarded by lottery rather than first come, first served.
How much does a Rogue River Wild Section permit cost?
$6 non-refundable lottery application fee per application, then $10 per person on confirmation. The SCAT machine at Foster Bar costs $2..
When can I apply for a Rogue River Wild Section permit?
The application window opens December 1. It closes January 31. Results: Successful and unsuccessful notices are emailed by February 15.
How many people can be on one Rogue River Wild Section permit?
20 people.
When is the Rogue River Wild Section permit season?
Season starts: May 15. Season ends: October 15.
What if I lose the Rogue River Wild Section lottery?
Lottery winners cancel and miss payment deadlines, and those dates return to the booking system through the season. PermitSnag watches Rogue River Wild Section for those cancellations and sends an alert when one appears.