Greetings John, 

It’s that time of year again - Boundary Waters trip planning season! The first day to reserve summer 2022 Boundary Waters entry permits is THIS WEDNESDAY, January 26.  

We've created a handy guide for planning your Boundary Waters trip below.

General Trip Planning

Interested in planning a canoe trip but not sure where to start? Many outfitting businesses provide route and trip planning options as well as gear rental, guiding services, and even lodging before and after your camping trip.

Boundary Waters Canoe Routes

We love to plan our routes with Paddle Planner! Paddle Planner is a supporter of the Campaign to Save the Boundary Waters. The most unique feature of their interactive maps is the RouteFinder, which is a paddling route time and distance calculator. Get estimated travel distances and times from just about any point to any other! You can also see campsite ratings, photos, and portage information. Looking at the maps is free! If you want to route your map, or use additional features, you can pay for a yearly membership. 

Trip Packing List

We’ve made a list with the help of some of our favorite outfitters and guides! This list does not include clothing, but we recommend bringing a variety of (non-cotton) layers so you can dress for whatever the weather brings. See some of the lists from the outfitters depending on the length of your trip.

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