Boundary Waters Outfitters

Boundary Waters Canoe Area BWCA Entry Permits

Before you may enter the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA) an entry permit must be reserved. One permit is required per traveling group and allows up to 9 people and 4 canoes per permit. Both parks operate on a quota system with permits issued on a first-come, first-serve basis. A reservation is made by entry date and entry point. (You must enter the wilderness on the date and at the entry point you reserved – this information is printed on your permit.) Each entry point has a specified number of permits available each day – the daily quota. Some entry points have as many as 27 permits available per day and some as few as 1. (see below for a list of entry points and their daily quota) It is important to note that permit reservations are well underway by mid-January so early trip planning is essential, especially if you have a large group and require multiple permits.

Boundary Waters Outfitters will reserve all the permits for your group. We cooperate with the US Forest Service & Quetico Park and issue BWCA permits from our lodge. When you are ready to make a reservation give us a call at 218-365-3466 and we’ll get you going.

Boundary Waters & US Forest Service Permit & Camping Fees:

BWCA Permits:

Cost is $6 for permit and $24 Reservation fee per permit group

BWCA Camping Fees:

Cost per Adult: $16 per trip
Cost per Youth (17 and under): $8 per trip

Please note: BWCA entry permits are reserved on a first come, first serve basis so the earlier you reserve your trip the better chance you have of securing the best entry point.

Boundary Waters Entry Points

#:	Name:	Daily Quota:	#:	Name:	Daily Quota:
4	Crab Lake	4	27	Snowbank Lake	8
6	Slim Lake	2	29	N. Kawishiwi River	1
7	Big Lake	2	30	Lake One	18
8	Moose River South	1	31	Farm Lake	3
9	Indian Sioux River S	1	32	S. Kawishiwi River	2
14	Indian Sioux River N	6	33	Little Gabbro Lake	2
16	Moose River North	7	34	Island River	3
19	Stuart River	1	35	Isabella Lake	3
20	Angleworm Lake	2	36	Hog Creek	5
23	Mudro Lake	6	37	Kawishiwi Lake	9
24	Fall Lake	14	75	Little Isabella River	1
25	Moose Lake	27	77	S Hegman Lake	1
26	Wood Lake	2	84	Snake River	1

If you are using our How to Plan a Trip tutorial:

You are on: Step Four - Reserve your Entry Permit

We will reserve your entry permit for you. The above information shows how much your permit and US Forest Service camping fees will cost as well as all the BWCA entry points we utilize. For questions on entry points or to reserve your BWCA entry permit give us a call at 218-365-3466.

Check out Step 5

Call Today and set up a trip! 1-218-365-3466

We will walk you through the whole trip planning process – make route suggestions, gear suggestions and even secure all your permits for you. We will map your route, pack your equipment, pack your food and give you a complete trip orientation upon your arrival. Don’t wait, Call today and let your Boundary Waters Vacation begin!

Ready to Reserve? Call 218-365-3466