Meeds Lake (OP) (OP)

Boundary Waters Canoe Area · Minnesota

Meeds Lake (OP) (OP) is one of the permitted entry points in Boundary Waters Canoe Area on recreation.gov. Its current demand score is 75/100. Permit Ranger watches this pass around the clock and alerts you the moment a sold-out date opens up.

When permits are released

All quota-season (May 1 – September 30) entry-point permits for the ENTIRE season go on sale at once on the last Wednesday of January at 9:00 AM Central (7:00 AM Pacific) - no rolling window, no lottery, no later drop. After opening day, cancelled permits are randomly returned to inventory within 24 hours, so watching a sold-out entry point still pays off. Off-season permits are free self-issue at the entry point.

Demand

High demand (75/100)

Dogs

Dogs are allowed in this area.

Popular trails nearby

Frequently asked questions

When do Meeds Lake (OP) (OP) permits open?

All quota-season (May 1 – September 30) entry-point permits for the ENTIRE season go on sale at once on the last Wednesday of January at 9:00 AM Central (7:00 AM Pacific) - no rolling window, no lottery, no later drop. After opening day, cancelled permits are randomly returned to inventory within 24 hours, so watching a sold-out entry point still pays off. Off-season permits are free self-issue at the entry point. Check the recreation.gov page for the exact on-sale details for your dates.

What if my dates are sold out?

Cancellations happen all season as plans change. Add Meeds Lake (OP) (OP) to a trip window on Permit Ranger and you get an instant alert the moment a date you need opens back up.

How competitive is Meeds Lake (OP) (OP)?

The live demand score is 75/100. Odds of catching an opening are low - most dates book up well ahead.

Does Permit Ranger book the permit for me?

No. Permit Ranger never books on your behalf. When a watched date opens, you get an alert with a direct link so you can book it yourself on recreation.gov.

Nearby passes

Book on recreation.gov · All Boundary Waters Canoe Area passes · Boundary Waters Canoe Area permit guide