Quota permit reservationsFirst-come
Quota permit reservations opened January 28 at 9:00am CT for the May 1 through September 30 season. Trip window: 2026-05-01 → 2026-09-30.
Opens: Jan 28, 2026
U.S. Forest Service · MN
Boundary Waters
Entry-point quota permits for overnight paddle, motor, hiking, and motorized day trips in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
Permit requiredovernightRoute dependent
Access requirement
How to get a permit
Permit rules
QuotaQuota permit reservations are required for May 1 through September 30 entry dates.
GroupPermit holder rules apply; groups should choose entry points and dates they can actually use.
FeesReservation and visitor use fees may apply on Recreation.gov.
TransferGroup leaders should not hold overlapping or duplicate reservations for the same entry period.
SafetyRemote water travel requires route planning, weather awareness, Leave No Trace preparation, and backup entry options.
Where to stay
Campgrounds nearby
Official campground records near this destination. Availability is labeled with the source actually checked.
FALL LAKE
Reservable + first-come
Aug 25—Aug 26—Aug 27—Aug 285Aug 295Aug 3022Aug 3123
Availability: Recreation.gov
SOUTH KAWISHIWI RIVER
Reservable
Aug 25—Aug 26—Aug 27—Aug 28—Aug 2914Aug 3019Aug 3120
Availability: Recreation.gov
BIRCH LAKE CAMPGROUND
Reservable
Aug 25—Aug 26—Aug 27—Aug 28—Aug 297Aug 3017Aug 3117
Availability: Recreation.gov
FENSKE LAKE CAMPGROUND
Reservable
Aug 25—Aug 26—Aug 27—Aug 287Aug 297Aug 307Aug 316
Availability: Recreation.gov