2026 Rogue River control season lotteryLottery
Lottery applications accepted on recreation.gov Dec 1-Jan 31; results emailed by Feb 15. Trip window: 2026-05-15 → 2026-10-15.
Opens: Dec 1, 2025Apply by: Jan 31, 2026
Bureau of Land Management · OR
Rogue River Wild Section Float Permit (Grave Creek to Watson Creek)
Iconic Wild & Scenic multi-day float from Grave Creek capped at 120 launchers per day in the May 15-Oct 15 control season, allocated via the recreation.gov lottery.
Permit requiredovernightClass III-IV33.8 mi
Access requirement
2 ways to get a permit
Float space openings (post-lottery availability)Timed release
Check the BLM float-space information daily from May 5 through October 15; openings are handled through the permit office while its replacement availability page is being developed. Trip window: 2026-05-15 → 2026-10-15.
51 daysApply by · Oct 15, 2026
Opens: May 5, 2026Apply by: Oct 15, 2026
Permit rules
QuotaFrom May 15 to October 15 the BLM and USFS permit 120 people per day to launch into the Wild section.
GroupMaximum group size is 20 people on the Wild section.
Fees$6.00 non-refundable lottery application fee; $10.00 per person confirmation fee due no later than 10 days prior to launch.
TransferCheck official source for transfer rules.
SafetyClass III-IV whitewater on a remote multi-day float; the Wild section requires self-sufficiency and river experience.
Where to stay
Campgrounds nearby
Official campground records near this destination. Availability is labeled with the source actually checked.
ONION MOUNTAIN LOOKOUT
Reservable
Aug 25—Aug 26—Aug 27—Aug 28—Aug 29—Aug 30—Aug 31—
Availability: Recreation.gov
Rogue River Dispersed Campsites
Not reservable online
Availability: Unavailable
BALD KNOB LOOKOUT
Reservable · $65.00
Aug 25—Aug 26—Aug 27—Aug 28—Aug 29—Aug 30—Aug 31—
Availability: Recreation.gov
Foster Bar Campground
Not reservable online
Availability: Unavailable