United States, Minnesota, Superior National Forest

Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness Permit


How to get a permit

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Oct 2024 – Apr 2025

Unlimited number of permits available.

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In-person reservations

Opens1 day ahead12 AM CT
ClosesDay of11:59 PM CT
1 day ahead – day of
SMS notification that reads "Found permit for 2 people on July 15!"
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Found permit for 2 people on July 15!

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