Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Trip Planning Forum :: !st time getting a permit
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mike13 |
I'm hoping for EP14, 2nd Thurs in June. Doesn't seem like there should be any problems, but still plan on logging in by 9. Good Luck to all who apply! |
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ADKpaddler |
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lindylair |
I don't usually reserve an entry point the first day because we are flexible in where and when we go in and have never had a problem finding a good spot to go in. Some folks who might be going in say July or August just drive to a ranger station and pick from the available permits that day - works for them. So it's kind of all over the board. If you want to be reasonably assured of a specific entry on a specific day, I would be ready at 9am on Wednesday to take your shot. The BWCA was much busier than normal last year due to the pandemic and this year may just be the same. But having said all that, you will be able to go in somewhere, with a little flexibility in your plans. It's not quite that crazy. Which entries are you considering and approximately when? With that info we can speak to demand and likely availability much better. |
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boonie |
If you want to go online and get one Wednesday morning, it's recommended you set up an account now before it opens. Note - if you're in the Eastern Time Zone, it will be 10AM Eastern time. Here's a link to the reservation site if you need it. |
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ADKpaddler |
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lindylair |
On the other hand if you know your date for sure nothing wrong with booking it right away. I think there is the ability to change dates/locations but you might sacrifice the reservation fee, not a huge deal. I am partial to the Kawishiwi entry, love that area. Sawbill is nice too but busy until you get out a ways. Brule to me is the least desirable but it leads to several areas that are interesting. It is a big lake and is known for wind problems. If you are so inclined, talk a little about the goals for the trip(fishing, solitude, photography, relaxation?) and what you have planned - travel every day? Loop trip? Out and back? in a half a day to a day and basecamp? Maybe we could make some suggestions that might work better for you - although nothing wrong with any of your choices. To ease your mind, if you are not ready to book Wednesday morning, there will be plenty of options available later - but don't wait too long. |
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cyclones30 |
ADKpaddler: "Thanks for the reply. My 1st choice is EP37, Kawishiwi Lake. The backups are EP41 Brule Lake and EP38, Sawbill Lake. Going the 1st week in August, hopefully. " Register online ahead of time (like today or tomorrow so you have your login and all that done) for recreation.gov At 9am or there-abouts you should have no issue getting what you want I'd think. At 10 am I'd hope the same. Maybe even the next day or next week. But the longer you wait the more you risk it. So...9 am online is your best chance and you will have likely your first option. (it's a good EP) |
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cyclones30 |
Also, people do cancel permits through the spring/summer but that's a very hit or miss thing. So you randomly find an open permit where it was once full if you keep checking. But you shouldn't have a problem I'd think if you're ready and already registered and logged in that morning. You'll want the overnight paddle option. (there are day paddle, day motor, etc) |
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straighthairedcurly |
If you have a little flexibility on start day or which entry point, you will have no trouble getting a permit. I have even waited until the a week or two before a holiday weekend and found a permit...as long as I am willing to take whatever is left :) |
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cyclones30 |
That morning, login then at 9 or 9:01 refresh your browser and head back in and it'll all be open as long as they don't have a fiasco like they did 2 or 3 years ago with the new system. You'll be good |
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ADKpaddler |
If we end up putting in at Brule, we'll head north to Winchell and then make a loop from there through Gaskin, Horseshoe, Pillsbury, Henson, and Omega. I've also considered setting up a shuttle and taking out at Ram or Morgan Lake. |