Rand Recreation Area Access, located at the Smullin Visitor Center near Merlin, serves as the primary permit office and access point for the Rogue River Wild Section, operating May 5 through October 15 from 7 am to 3 pm daily.

The facility provides boating permits, emergency radio communications, drinking water, and information for both commercial and noncommercial river users planning trips on the 33. 8-mile Wild Section from Grave Creek to Foster Bar.

Day-of-launch permits and last-minute float space openings are available on a first-come, first-served basis for those ready to launch.