Paradise to Selway Falls permit

The Selway permit is part of the 4 rivers lottery held every year in Idaho.  The Selway permit could possibly be the hardest permit to obtained.  Put in for the lottery between Dec. 1st to Jan. 31st.

Group Size

• During the lottery season, maximum party size is 16, but maximum trip duration can vary
• Outside the lottery season, maximum party size is 16.

Recommended Equipment

• Porta potty-(preferably washable) toilet with appropriate capacity
• Fire pan (3 inch sides)
• Ash container (preferably metal)
• Strainer
• Shovel
• Bucket
• Photo ID-permit holder

Camp Sanitation

• All dish/waste water must be strained and water broadcast above high water mark
• All human and pet feces should be packed out in porta-potty
• Absolutely nothing but human/pet waste in porta-potty, no sanitary wipes, tampons, sticks etc. Foreign objects aren't compatible with RV dump stations..
• All fire ash should be packed out in ash container
• All urination can be above the high water mark.
• No soaps even biodegradable in any streams, river or water source
• Camp on already hardened sites, avoid packing vegetation down
• All litter, food particles, including micro-trash must be packed out

Camp Etiquette

• Use only dead and downed wood or charcoal for fire
• Return any rocks to where found if used for tent, tarp, or boat anchors
• Leave beaches unmarked, smooth disturbed surfaces
• Do not disturb or harass wildlife
• Leave camp in pristine state

Heritage Resources

• Do not touch, remove or damage any heritage resources (e.g. historic cabins, pictographs, artifacts, etc.) Oils from fingers can contribute to deterioration of pictographs.

Campsites

• All members of group must camp together
• Please plan lay-over days in less used sites
• Camps at Moose Creek may need to be shared with other groups

Tid-Bits

• Permit holder signs the permit and becomes responsible for the entire group and must be present and accompany group at all times while on the river
• Observe all local, State and Federal laws and regulations
• Carry and display permit upon request of any Forest Officer
• Public nudity is discouraged
• Respect private property, do not enter unless acknowledged or invited, contain dogs at boat or on leash.
• Be courteous and efficient at put-in and take-out sites, no camping at boat ramp.
• Call ahead on road conditions and campfire restrictions