Grand Teton Backcountry Permits Available Next Week

By Compiled From N... - January 6th, 2023

You can vie for a Grand Teton National Park backcountry permit beginning January 10/NPS

Hoping to head to the high country of Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming this coming summer for a few days? Your journey begins next week, when backcountry permits become available online.

The online portal opens on January 10 at 8 a.m. MST.

Planning a backcountry adventure in Grand Teton?

Backcountry camping includes campsites that are not accessible by vehicle (except Spalding Bay). While visiting the backcountry is a great way to experience Grand Teton, a backcountry trip requires advance planning and obtaining a permit. Download a backcountry planning brochure to get started.

Backcountry camping permits can be purchased online in advance at Recreation.gov, or in the park the day before your trip begins on a first-come, first-served basis, at any park backcountry office, including the Craig Thomas Discovery and Visitor Center in Moose, Colter Bay Visitor Center, and Jenny Lake Ranger Station.

Looking to camp in Grand Teton’s frontcountry?

Frontcountry camping includes campsites you can drive to and standard amenities like restrooms, potable water, metal fire grates, picnic tables and metal bear boxes. All frontcountry camping is by reservation only and available for booking up to six months in advance at Recreation.gov.

Grand Teton Lodge Company & Flagg Ranch Company operate Gros Ventre Campground, Jenny Lake Campground, and Colter Bay Campground, Tent Village and RV Park and Headwaters Campground and RV Park. Signal Mountain Lodge operates Signal Mountain and Lizard Creek campgrounds.

Car camping or sleeping overnight in vehicles is not allowed in park pullouts, parking areas, picnic areas, or any place other than a designated campground. Overnight parking at trailheads is only permitted with a backcountry permit.

Visit the park’s website for more information about all camping in the park or call 307-739-3399.

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