Entry Point #44
Don't miss your chance to paddle from Ram Lake. We monitor Recreation.gov 24/7 and email you the moment a permit becomes available.
The black marker shows Ram Lake. Grey markers show nearby entry points you might also consider.
Choose the dates you want to enter at Ram Lake.
Our system checks Recreation.gov around the clock for cancellations.
When a permit opens up, we email you so you can book it fast.
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Start Tracking for FreeBWCA quota permits are released on Recreation.gov a few months ahead, and the popular dates go fast. Pick your entry date — and if Ram Lake is already taken, we'll keep watching it for you.
Sold out isn't the end. People cancel reservations all season, and the moment a permit for Ram Lake (Entry Point #44) frees up, we email you so you can grab it.
Fast. A cancelled permit can be re-booked within minutes, so we send your alert the instant we see the opening. Book as soon as you get it.
Watching one entry point is free. If you want to track several trips at once, there's a paid plan — but start free and see if we're useful first.
Permit season runs May through September, and summer weekends are the most competitive. Dates in May and September are usually easier to land.
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