Popular Smith River Float Applications Available Now
Score your ticket to adventure! Apply for a Smith River float permit through MFWP for a chance to explore Montana's stunning river views.
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Enter Montana Smith River Float Lottery: New Rules
Sign up now to enter the Smith River Permit Lottery. New permit limits established for nonresidents and new "bonus points" available to everyone. Portable Toilets are now required by FWP. All Human Waist Must Be Packed Out. Check out all the changes here.
40% Of 2023 Smith River Float Permits Awarded To Nonresidents
It's 59 miles of the most cherished stretch of river in America, with one put-in and one take-out. About 1 in 10 people who applied for a private float permit for the Smith River got one for 2023. Nearly 40% of the float permits for The Smith were awarded to nonresidents of Montana. Do we have a problem?