jimmar wrote on Sep 13^th, 2009 at 2:13am:

I just got back from Q. I put in at Beaverhouse on Sun. 9/6 but picked up my camping permits at the Atikokan office. I heard from a local outfitter that the Beaverhouse station was closed on or about Aug. 21 due to problems with the "reliability" of the staffing. I would NOT depend on getting the permits at Beaverhouse if I were you.

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Jimmar,

Their staffing at B'house has been iffy for the past couple years.  Also, Labor Day is always about the time they shut that office down.  However, "staffing" that office isn't necessary IF Beaverhouse offers the same outdoor self-serve process as is offered in Atikokan.  I've gone to Atikokan the night before entering the park, completed my paperwork through a self-serve outdoors process, never saw a park official, & never had an issue.  The real question I've teed-up here is: does the park offer the same service at the Beaverhouse station??  If it does, I can save myself time & miles.

Jim J says they DO offer self-serve at B'house... w/the caveat that the supply of self-serve paperwork may be gone by the time I get there.  

Anyway, db has suggested that I e-mail Robin Reilly for the official answer, since I am having difficulties contacting a live official via the phone.  I'll give that a try.  When I get Robin's definitive answer to that question, I'll post it here.

Jimbo   8-)