Smith River Float Permit Applications Available From January 1 to February 15

Applications for a permit to float the Smith River will be available beginning on Thursday, Jan. 1 through Sunday, Feb. 15. The drawing for float permits will tentatively be held on Wednesday, Feb. 18.

The permits are issued each year through a lottery drawing and are required to float the 59-mile section of river between Camp Baker and Eden Bridge. Parties of up to 15 people can float with one permit. A person applying for a Smith River permit must be a minimum of 12 years of age at the time they submit their permit application. There is no age restriction to participate on a Smith River floa...