Start Planning your 2026 BWCA Trip Now!
Is it time to start planning next summer’s canoe trip to the Boundary Waters?
Reservations for Boundary Waters permits open on January 28, 2026 at 9AM CST, and if you want to get into the entry point on the day you want, the answer is yes!
Start planning now!
There may be a few feet of ice on the lakes and your paddles might be hidden behind the snowblower, but now is the time to start chewing over the details of your next trip.
Whether it’s been five months or five years since you’ve been in the Boundary Waters, we’ve got the resources you need to select an entry point, plan a route, brush up on your skills and decide what gear you need to pack.
