im going into quetico from the prairie portage in about 3 weeks, i was wondering about how the whole 100$ deposit works, because me and a buddy are going to go up through agnes, to kawnipi and then go down kashapiwi. we expect it to take no more than 9 days. we did it in 10 last year really taking our time. now my problem is, we want to stop by the basswood falls. would i have to go all the way back to the prairie portage and get my deposit back right after leaving quetico, and then go to the falls so i dont loose my deposit ?

thanks

I could be wrong, but I believe the camping fees are deducted from the deposit upon entry. Since your camping fees will exceed the $100, I don't think there will be anything to get back.

thanks, ill probably just have to call ahead of time to find out for sure

I am sure Adam is right. If you are going to be in Quetico for nine days your fees will be higher than $100.00. When you stop at Prairie portage to start your trip and get your permit you will be expected to pay your camping/permit fees at that time---they will credit you for the $100.00 deposit and you will pay the difference.

Unfortunately you will not be getting any money back you will actually owe them more money.

Well worth it IMHO.

Tim

thanks, it just didnt sound right to me, than thats better than i expected, i thought i had to pay the camping plus the 100 and then come back and pick it up.

I think there are other government rentals of cabins and such which they do in Canada where they do keep the deposit as more of a security deposit. And you have to get it back later.