The lottery for Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) permits opened December 1, 2009 and will continue through January 15. Applicants must set up an account on www.recreation.gov to enter the lottery. Faxed or mailed applications, and payments made by check and money order are not accepted.
The lottery for Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) permits opened December 1, 2009 and will continue through January 15. Applicants must set up an account on www.recreation.gov to enter the lottery. Faxed or mailed applications, and payments made by check and money order are not accepted.
Beginning January 20, 2010, first-come first-served wilderness permit reservations can be made online at www.recreation.gov. Reservations may be made by phone beginning February 1 by calling the National Recreation Reservation Service toll-free at (877) 550-6777.