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Act soon to reserve your overnight wilderness permit

Marshall Helmberger
Posted 1/26/22

REGIONAL— Open water is still months away here in the North Country, but reservations for permits in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness are now open. And anyone hoping to snag a permit …

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Act soon to reserve your overnight wilderness permit

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REGIONAL— Open water is still months away here in the North Country, but reservations for permits in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness are now open. And anyone hoping to snag a permit for an overnight trip in the wilderness had better act quickly. The available permits, particularly for the most popular entry points, are often claimed quickly and can leave those who wait limited to only a handful of options.
The U.S. Forest Service decision to reduce the number of permits this year is expected to make the competition even more fierce, so confirm your plans as soon as possible and make your reservations at recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.
Permit reservations opened on Wednesday, Jan. 26, so many permits may already be reserved.
Due to the high demand for overnight permits, the Forest Service recommends that visitors hoping to obtain a permit have at least three travel options, with different dates or entry points in mind, in case your first choice is unavailable.
Prior to making a reservation, carefully consider whether a primitive wilderness trip is the best option for your group. You can visit the Superior National Forest website to discover 254 backcountry campsites, as well as dispersed camping areas, that provide a near wilderness experience with no fees or reservations required.