Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness

A commercial permit issue station is a business that has an agreement with the Forest Service to issue mandatory quota permits at their location.

  • Review hours of operation and locations carefully and select an issue station near your entry point.
  • Only the permit holder or alternate permit holders specified at the time of reservation can pick up the permit (photo I.D. required).
  • Permits must be picked up on the entry date or one day prior at the location specified.
  • Issue stations may be changed online at Recreation.gov or by calling the contact center or Forest Service.
  • Commercial issue stations may charge a service fee (up to $2) for issuing overnight permits.

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