BWCA Permits

We are currently working on this page. We will be adding additional permit search functions. (All functions can be found on the interactive maps.) We are always open to new ideas and suggestions for this page. In the meantime, enjoy what is here!

Newly Available Permits
All Permits

The following is a list of previously sold-out BWCA permits that have become available within the past day.

To receive an email and/or text message when a permit opens, click on the All Permits tab and follow the directions.

Entry Point	Permit Date	Became Available Around
50 - Cross Bay Lake	7/16/2023	5/30/2023 5:03 PM
25 - Moose Lake	6/1/2023	5/30/2023 5:03 PM
4 - Crab Lake & Cummings Lake	7/18/2023	5/30/2023 4:33 PM
35 - Isabella Lake	7/16/2023	5/30/2023 4:33 PM
30 - Lake One	5/31/2023	5/30/2023 4:33 PM
35 - Isabella Lake	6/6/2023	5/30/2023 3:33 PM
37 - Kawishiwi Lake	6/8/2023	5/30/2023 2:33 PM
55 - Saganaga Lake	8/24/2023	5/30/2023 11:33 AM
37 - Kawishiwi Lake	6/1/2023	5/30/2023 11:03 AM
68 - Pine Lake	5/31/2023	5/30/2023 10:03 AM
4 - Crab Lake & Cummings Lake	9/6/2023	5/30/2023 9:34 AM
24 - Fall Lake	8/13/2023	5/30/2023 9:33 AM
37 - Kawishiwi Lake	6/7/2023	5/30/2023 6:03 AM
61 - Daniels Lake	6/4/2023	5/30/2023 5:03 AM
52 - Brant Lake	6/4/2023	5/30/2023 4:03 AM
54 - Seagull Lake	7/3/2023	5/30/2023 2:35 AM
6 - Slim Lake	6/1/2023	5/30/2023 2:35 AM
25 - Moose Lake	7/9/2023	5/29/2023 11:22 PM
31 - Farm Lake	6/2/2023	5/29/2023 11:22 PM
34 - Island River	6/9/2023	5/29/2023 11:22 PM
38 - Sawbill Lake	9/12/2023	5/29/2023 9:53 PM
52 - Brant Lake	8/20/2023	5/29/2023 9:53 PM
47 - Lizz & Swamp Lakes	5/31/2023	5/29/2023 9:52 PM
57 - Magnetic Lake	7/17/2023	5/29/2023 4:36 AM
70 - North Fowl Lake	6/22/2023	5/29/2023 4:36 AM
35 - Isabella Lake	6/1/2023	5/29/2023 4:36 AM
38 - Sawbill Lake	6/11/2023	5/29/2023 4:36 AM
64 - East Bearskin Lake	6/1/2023	5/29/2023 4:36 AM

Click on the green (available) dates to be taken to the reservation website. Click on the red (unavailable) dates to receive an alert if/when it becomes available. Alerts can be received via email and/or text message. Permit alerts are only available to Map Enthusiast and higher members. Map Enthusiasts can set up one alert, Expedition Leaders five alerts, and Outfitters an unlimited number.

Permit numbers were last updated

Click on the green (available) dates to be taken to the reservation website. Click on the red (unavailable) dates to receive an alert if/when it becomes available.

Permit alerts are not available to free memberships. You will receive alerts only while your membership is active. Permits are checked every 30 minutes. Reservations could change between the time that permits are checked and alerts are received.