South Island S17

Voyageurs National Park · Minnesota

South Island S17 is one of the permitted entry points in Voyageurs National Park on recreation.gov. The daily quota is 1 group/day, and dates can sell out ahead of the season. Its current demand score is 60/100. Permit Ranger watches this pass around the clock and alerts you the moment a sold-out date opens up.

Quota

1 group/day

When permits are released

The entire upcoming summer season (early May through the following spring) goes on sale at once on November 15 at 9:00 AM Central (7:00 AM Pacific). Ten designated short-notice sites (two per lake area) are held back and instead open rolling 7 days before entry. One reservation covers your whole party.

Demand

High demand (60/100)

Dogs

Dogs are allowed in this area.

Popular trails nearby

Frequently asked questions

When do South Island S17 permits open?

The entire upcoming summer season (early May through the following spring) goes on sale at once on November 15 at 9:00 AM Central (7:00 AM Pacific). Ten designated short-notice sites (two per lake area) are held back and instead open rolling 7 days before entry. One reservation covers your whole party. 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 South Island S17 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 South Island S17?

The live demand score is 60/100. Odds of catching an opening are moderate - popular dates sell out.

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 Voyageurs National Park passes · Voyageurs National Park permit guide