Boundarywaters

     The days are short and the nights are long in the BWCA as we approach the winter solstice.  A couple of nights of 20 degrees below zero temperatures and I'm still thinking about camping.  Not only winter camping in the Boundary Waters but also summer canoe trips into the BWCA.  It's never too early to start planning your next Boundary Waters canoe trip and now you can even reserve your BWCA permits.
    

     The lottery for BWCA permit reservations began on December 1^st and will be open until January 15^th, 2011. In order to reserve a Boundary Waters permit the entry date and entry point is needed while the number of people in the group and days of the trip can be estimated until the date of arrival. Permits can only be reserved online during the lottery and up until February 1st when phone reservations will then be accepted. (877-444-6777)

     We can reserve your BWCA permit for you or you can reserve your permit and choose to pick it up at Voyageur Canoe Outfitters.  Make sure you select us as the BWCA permit issuing station or let the reservation specialist on the telephone know your preference. 

     Winter campers in the Boundary Waters don't need to make permit reservations in advance.  You just have to fill out a self-issuing permit found at the entry point and be prepared for those below zero temperatures.