![]() ![]() Fires are allowed within the steel fire grates at designated campsites or as specifically approved on your visitor’s permit.Dispose of fish remains by traveling well away from campsites, trails, portages and shorelines.Try to plan your meals so you don’t have leftovers.Food may be packaged in plastic containers that must be packed out with you. ![]() Containers of fuel, insect repellent, medicines, personal toilet articles, and other items that are not foods or beverages are the only cans and bottles you may keep in their original containers.Cans and glass bottles are not allowed.All soaps pollute water including soaps labeled “biodegradable.”.Bathe and wash dishes at least 150-200 feet from lakes and streams.When finished, fill hole and cover with needles and leaves. If you’re not near a latrine, dig a small hole 6 to 8 inches deep at least 150-200 feet or more back from the water’s edge.Personal waste items such as cigarette butts, cotton swabs, or plastic feminine products should always be packed out and should never go into the latrines. Latrines are not garbage cans and should be used for the intended purpose only.Smaller groups increase your wilderness experience and decrease the impacts.You may not exceed the limit at any time or anywhere (on water, portages, campsites) in the BWCAW.Nine (9) people and four (4) watercraft are the maximum allowed together in the wilderness.Permit stubs become invalid when the group leader exits the wilderness.You may not re-enter on a different date using the same permit.You must enter the BWCAW at the entry point and on the entry date shown on your permit.UAS are considered to be both “motorized equipment” and “mechanical transport” as such they cannot take off from, land in, or be operated from congressionally designated Wilderness Areas. Drones / Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS): ![]() BWCAW Rules and Regulationsįor trips into Canada you’ll need a Remote Area Border Crossing permit.Īs a BWCAW Cooperator, this business is an equal opportunity service provider. This business operates on behalf of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness program located within the Superior National Forest. If you make your own permit reservation and are outfitting with us, it is more convenient for you to request the permit be sent to Rockwood Outfitters rather than the Gunflint Ranger District. We can make adjustments for group size at the time the permit is picked up. There is a user fee of $16.00 (adult) and $8.00 (child 17 and under) per visit. There is a maximum of 9 persons / 4 canoes allowed on a permit traveling and camping together. The nonrefundable reservation fee is $6.00 per permit issued. To check for availability you can call us or you can check on the BWCAW Reservations Web site at Permits are issued on a first-come, first-served basis, so reserve your permit as soon as you know your plans. We will be happy to reserve your BWCAW permit for you, the 2023 season starts on Wednesday January 25th 2023 at 9am CST. No advance notice is required.įor overnight paddle and hiking permits, advanced reservations are recommended to secure the exact date and entry point you desire walk-ins are allowed as long as permits are available. Day Permitĭay permits are free and available at our lodge. Here’s a great brochure: What to Know Before You Goįor travel within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, you are required to have a permit in your possession at all times whether on an overnight or day trip. ![]() In cooperation with the Superior National Forest we issue permits into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW), part of the National Wilderness Preservation System. ![]()
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