Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness Permits
Over 1 million acres of pristine lakes in Superior National Forest.
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BWCAW Quota Permit — Lake One (EP30)
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness entry permit for Lake One (EP30).
BWCAW Quota Permit — Sawbill Lake (EP38)
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness entry permit for Sawbill Lake (EP38).
BWCAW Quota Permit — Trout Lake (EP1)
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness entry permit for Trout Lake (EP1).
BWCAW Quota Permit — Crab Lake & Cummings Lake (EP4)
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness entry permit for Crab Lake & Cummings Lake (EP4).
BWCAW Quota Permit — Moose River South (EP8)
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness entry permit for Moose River South (EP8).
BWCAW Quota Permit — Little Indian Sioux River South (EP9)
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness entry permit for Little Indian Sioux River South (EP9).
BWCAW Quota Permit — Little Vermilion Lake (EP12)
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness entry permit for Little Vermilion Lake (EP12).
BWCAW Quota Permit — Lac La Croix Only (EP12A)
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness entry permit for Lac La Croix Only (EP12A).
BWCAW Quota Permit — Little Indian Sioux River North (EP14)
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness entry permit for Little Indian Sioux River North (EP14).
BWCAW Quota Permit — Moose/Portage River North (EP16)
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness entry permit for Moose/Portage River North (EP16).
BWCAW Quota Permit — Stuart River (EP19)
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness entry permit for Stuart River (EP19).
BWCAW Quota Permit — Angleworm Lake (EP20)
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness entry permit for Angleworm Lake (EP20).
BWCAW Quota Permit — Mudro Lake Restricted (EP22)
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness entry permit for Mudro Lake Restricted (EP22).
BWCAW Quota Permit — Mudro Lake (EP23)
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness entry permit for Mudro Lake (EP23).
BWCAW Quota Permit — Fall Lake (EP24)
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness entry permit for Fall Lake (EP24).
BWCAW Quota Permit — Moose Lake (EP25)
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness entry permit for Moose Lake (EP25).
BWCAW Quota Permit — Wood Lake (EP26)
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness entry permit for Wood Lake (EP26).
BWCAW Quota Permit — Snowbank Lake (EP27)
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness entry permit for Snowbank Lake (EP27).
BWCAW Quota Permit — Snowbank Lake Only (EP28)
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness entry permit for Snowbank Lake Only (EP28).
BWCAW Quota Permit — North Kawishiwi River (EP29)
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness entry permit for North Kawishiwi River (EP29).
BWCAW Quota Permit — Farm Lake (EP31)
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness entry permit for Farm Lake (EP31).
BWCAW Quota Permit — South Kawishiwi River (EP32)
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness entry permit for South Kawishiwi River (EP32).
BWCAW Quota Permit — Little Gabbro Lake (EP33)
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness entry permit for Little Gabbro Lake (EP33).
BWCAW Quota Permit — Island River (EP34)
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness entry permit for Island River (EP34).
BWCAW Quota Permit — Isabella Lake (EP35)
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness entry permit for Isabella Lake (EP35).
BWCAW Quota Permit — Hog Creek (EP36)
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness entry permit for Hog Creek (EP36).
BWCAW Quota Permit — Kawishiwi Lake (EP37)
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness entry permit for Kawishiwi Lake (EP37).
BWCAW Quota Permit — Baker Lake (EP39)
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness entry permit for Baker Lake (EP39).
BWCAW Quota Permit — Brule Lake (EP41)
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness entry permit for Brule Lake (EP41).
BWCAW Quota Permit — Lizz & Swamp Lakes (EP47)
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness entry permit for Lizz & Swamp Lakes (EP47).
BWCAW Quota Permit — Cross Bay Lake (EP50)
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness entry permit for Cross Bay Lake (EP50).
BWCAW Quota Permit — Missing Link Lake (EP51)
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness entry permit for Missing Link Lake (EP51).
BWCAW Quota Permit — Brant Lake (EP52)
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness entry permit for Brant Lake (EP52).
BWCAW Quota Permit — Seagull Lake (EP54)
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness entry permit for Seagull Lake (EP54).
BWCAW Quota Permit — Saganaga Lake (EP55)
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness entry permit for Saganaga Lake (EP55).
BWCAW Quota Permit — Magnetic Lake (EP57)
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness entry permit for Magnetic Lake (EP57).
BWCAW Quota Permit — South Lake (EP58)
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness entry permit for South Lake (EP58).
BWCAW Quota Permit — Duncan Lake (EP60)
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness entry permit for Duncan Lake (EP60).
BWCAW Quota Permit — Daniels Lake (EP61)
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness entry permit for Daniels Lake (EP61).
BWCAW Quota Permit — Clearwater Lake (EP62)
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness entry permit for Clearwater Lake (EP62).
BWCAW Quota Permit — East Bearskin Lake (EP64)
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness entry permit for East Bearskin Lake (EP64).
BWCAW Quota Permit — Pine Lake (EP68)
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness entry permit for Pine Lake (EP68).
BWCAW Quota Permit — John Lake (EP69)
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness entry permit for John Lake (EP69).
BWCAW Quota Permit — North Fowl Lake (EP70)
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness entry permit for North Fowl Lake (EP70).
BWCAW Quota Permit — Little Isabella River (EP75)
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness entry permit for Little Isabella River (EP75).
BWCAW Quota Permit — South Hegman Lake (EP77)
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness entry permit for South Hegman Lake (EP77).
BWCAW Quota Permit — Larch Creek (EP80)
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness entry permit for Larch Creek (EP80).
BWCAW Quota Permit — Snake River (EP84)
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness entry permit for Snake River (EP84).
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BWCAW Permit FAQ
What permits are required for Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness?
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness requires permits for various activities including Trout Lake (EP1), Crab Lake & Cummings Lake (EP4), Moose River South (EP8), Little Indian Sioux River South (EP9), Little Vermilion Lake (EP12), and 43 more. Each permit has different requirements and booking processes.
How do I get a permit for Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness?
Permits for Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness are available through Reservation systems. Use PermitSnag to track availability and get notified when cancellations occur.
When should I apply for Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness permits?
Timing varies by permit type. Lottery permits typically open months in advance, while reservation permits release on a rolling basis. Set up alerts with PermitSnag to never miss an opening.
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