Camp Baker to Eden Bridge permit

The Smith River is on a permit lottery.  Applications are usually due in mid February.  Check out the Smith River State Park home page for exact information as permit rules change over time.

Camp Baker

• Camping limited to 14 days per 30-day period.
• Fires permitted in designated fire grates only.
• Fires must be completely contained within the fire grate and fully extinguished.
• Motorized vehicles restricted to roads and parking areas.
• Preserve natural and cultural resources – do not remove or damage.
• Discharge of firearms, weapons or fireworks prohibited.
• Heed Camp Baker quiet hours: 10 PM to 7 AM.
• Pack In - Pack Out. Do not litter.

River Corridor

• River floating requires a permit year-round.
• Floater fees required year round.
• Commercial outfitting restricted to authorized Smith River outfitters.
• Camping allowed in designated sites only.
• Camping limited to 4 nights while on the river (May 15–July 15).
• Fires permitted in designated fire grates only.
• Fires must be completely contained within the fire grate and fully extinguished.
• Pets are prohibited; exceptions include legitimate service dogs and hunting dogs used for lawful purposes during legal hunting seasons.
• Preserve natural and cultural resources – do not remove or damage.
• Feeding and harassing wildlife is prohibited and unsafe.
• Discharge of firearms and weapons prohibited in boat camps. Fireworks prohibited on all public land within river corridor.
• Pack In – Pack Out. Do not litter.