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Reservations are not taken for the PMA visits. Authorizations are available only on a first-come-first-served basis. Reservations are not available through an outfitter or at a different ranger station.

United States Forest Service maps are available that show PMA zones. Recent visitors to these areas have noted that since portages haven’t been maintained for more than a decade, traveling can be difficult.

For more information about the specific locations of these remote areas, as well as the unique regulations that govern them, contact the Superior National Forest headquarters in Duluth or one of the USFS district offices listed in Chapter 2.

Paddling Along the Canadian Border

In today’s security-conscious environment, you must obtain a Remote Area Border Crossing (RABC) permit if your BWCAW trip includes crossing the Canadian border. Contact the Canada Border Services Agency at least 3 to 4 weeks in advance to obtain a Remote Area Border Crossing permit. Call the Citizenship & Immigration Canada at (807) 624-2162 or visit the CIC web site at www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/rabc.html or to get an RABC permit application. Remember that permits are required for overnight and day-use entry. Check with www.ontarioparks.com to confirm your permit requirements.