River Regulations

Self-Issue Permits

• Visitors to the South Fork of the Snake River should print off two copies of the self-issue permit. One should be placed in the dispersed camping permit box at the put-in and one should be carried with you on your float. 
• Print off your own self permits here. Please print two copies: Keep one with you during your trip and insert the additional copy into the permit box at your launch site.

Human Waste Disposal

• All visitors must carry out all solid human waste and toilet paper using an approved carry-out system.
• Each party must have in their possession a human-waste carryout system that is large enough to accommodate the entire party.
• An approved portable toilet system must be reusable, washable, water tight, and SCAT Machine or RV dump compatible.
• Portable toilets with snap-on lids (such as ammo cans or plastic buckets) are required to have a rubber gasket in the lid. Firepans / Portable Toilets
• Plastic bag liners are not acceptable with the exception of solid human waste pouches, such as WAG® bags and RESTOP 2® bag systems that are approved by the Department of Environmental Quality. 
• Portable RV-type toilets will not be approved for use on the South Fork of the Snake River.
• Building your own portable toilet for canoes and kayaks: http://www.blm.gov/or/resources/recreation/rogue/portable-toilets.php 
• Please remove all used toilets. It takes a long time to decompose and other visitors are impacted by the leftover mess.
• Carry a small ziplock bag in your pocket and place the used toilet paper in there, then dispose of the ziplock in the trash bag.
• Please be responsible for your toilet paper, do not bury it.

Fire

• Fire pans are required and must be at least 12 inches by 12 inches wide, with at least a 3 inch lip to contain the ash. 
• Fire pans must be elevated off the ground to prevent scorching.
• All visitors must pack out ash before leaving site.
• Burn "dead and down" wood instead of cutting dead tree limbs.
• Firepans / Portable Toilets