Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness Permit

How to get a permit

Reservations depend on your start date:

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Oct 2023 – Apr 2024

Unlimited number of permits available.

1 option

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In-person reservations

Opens1 day ahead12 AM CT
ClosesDay of11:59 PM CT
1 day ahead – day of

Don’t want to miss the deadline?

Let us know when you want to go and we’ll remind you to book.

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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