Self Issue Permit - Department Of The Interior (Page 2 of 2) in pdf

1. This permit is required for all non-commercial boating on the Lower Salmon River.

2. The trip leader must have this permit in possession during the river visit and display

it upon request by a BLM or Forest Officer. The trip leader is responsible for the con-

duct of the members of his/her party for the duration of the trip, including their com-

pliance with area regulations and these conditions of use.

3. Maximum party size is 30 persons.

4. SANITATION

 All solid human waste (fecal matter) must be carried out using a toilet system

that is reusable, washable, water tight and SCAT Machine or RV dump station

compatible. Plastic bag liners are NOT acceptable nor are WAG BAGs,

RESTOP or any other type of plastic bag system.

 Urinate directly into the main flow of the river or at least 200 feet from any camp

area.

 Waste water must be strained then dispersed in in the main current of the river.

5. FIRES AND FIREWORKS

Firepans to contain campfires/charcoal are required. Firepans must be at least

12’’X12’’, with a bottom, and at least a 1.5’’ lip around its outer edge. All ashes and

other fireresidue must be packed out. Possession and/or discharge of fireworks is

prohibited.

6. GARBAGE

All garbage must be packed out, including micro-trash such as food scraps, cigarette

butts, dental floss, etc.

7. ARTIFACTS AND HISTORIC SITES

Disturbing, removing, or damaging any historic structure, cultural feature, or artifact

is prohibited. Enjoy these important features of the canyon, but leave them undis-

turbed for the future.

8. FIREARMS

Discharging a firearm near or within an occupied area, such as a campsite, is pro-

hibited. Appropriate and safe use of firearms by all members of the party is the

direct responsibility of the trip leader. Clean up any used casings and/or targets.

9. PRIVATE LAND

Respect private lands along the river. Do not enter without permission of land owner.

10. CAMP RUNNING

No party may occupy any campsite prior to 1:30 pm Pacific time unless the entire

group is present.

Additional information may be obtained by contacting:

BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT, COTTONWOOD FIELD OFFICE

2 Butte Drive, Cottonwood, ID 83522 - (208) 962-3245

SNAKE RIVER HELLS CANYON NRA

Firepans are required; use of wood for fuel is prohibited from July 1 through September

15. No firewood may be gathered on the Snake River. Boaters are encouraged not to

camp on the first 3 miles of the Snake River below the confluence with the Salmon

River because of congestion.

For information on the Snake River contact:

Hells Canyon National Recreation Area, 2535 Riverside Drive, P.O. Box 699,

Clarkston, WA 99403 or telephone (509) 758-0616

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