I am sure this topic has been covered many times but I'll ask anyway, so pardon my ignorance.

I am thinking of doing my first solo trip on Quetico Lake, entering Beaverhouse, in early September. I will by using the kayak I just finished building  :). I have always secured my reservations through an outfitter, but not this time.

Do I need to wait until 4 days or less before my entry to call the park for a permit? Do you think permits will still be available for non-residents? Seems like the requests would be down in Sept.

Any advice will be appreciated.

Maybe I'll just go to Sylvania if it doesn't work out.