Please purchase one timed launch at a time. If you need multiple timed launches for the same day, please complete purchase for one launch at a time instead of adding multiple timed launches to a single cart.
Fee-Free Day - Other Group Launch
Snake River Non-Commercial Group Use Launch Timed Reservations
For groups NOT launching West Table Boat Ramp. To reserve a launch time at other boat ramps for a large group of 16-30 people. Applicant may select 2 launches per day but may not launch more than 2 consecutive days. The duration of your float will vary depending on put-in and take-out.
This permit is for fee free days: June 7th, 2025 (Wyoming Kids Fishing Day), June 14, 2025 (National Get Outdoors Day), June 19th (Juneteenth), July 4 (Independence Day), and September 1st (Labor Day). On fee free days, you are not required to pay $3 per person for the special recreation area permit, but the $2 rec.gov reservation fee is still required.
Launch options are:
Astoria Boat Ramp
Pritchard Boat Ramp
Elbow Boat Ramp
East Table Boat Ramp
Need to Know
- Reservation limits
2 launches are allowed per day. No more than 2 days in a row. Over the course of the season, a maximum 12 days may be reserved.
- Consecutive Days
Only 2 consecutive days of launches are allowed. If 3 are booked, your reservation will be cancelled.
- Group Size
30 people maximum are allowed to float at one time with a permit.
If your group is larger than 30 you will be provided one reservation for the entire group. Groups over 30 are required to take turns launching so as to provide the opportunity for all members to float.
Example: 60 people in a group = 1 group permit with 2 launches = 30 people each launch - Number of Boats
No more than 4 boats per launch. If you have multiple smaller watercraft and less than 4 rafts, please reach out to the permit office at sm.fs.jd_srp@usda.gov.
- Invasive Species
To prevent the spread of Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS), you must clean, inspect, and dry your boats and equipment prior to visiting the Snake River. For information go to: wgfd.wyo.gov/Fishing-and- Boating/Aquatic-Invasive-Species-Prevention (a state AIS boat decal is required by the state of Wyoming).
- Checking In
Please check in at the kiosk located next to the boat ramp at West Table when you arrive; no matter where your assigned launch area is. You must show rangers the permit and a photo ID prior to launch.
