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August 5, 2023

Grand Teton National Park is proposing to tweak backcountry permit fees/NPS file

In a bid to make backcountry permit fees more equitable between large and small groups, Grand Teton National Park officials are proposing to tweak the cost of the permits.

The current rate is $45 for advanced reservations and $35 for walk-up permits, regardless of the group size or number of nights. The proposed permit fee change is a flat fee of $20 plus a $7 per person - per night fee. The current fees, which have been in place for six years, are often viewed as inequitable between small and large groups and the number of nights stayed, a park release said.

The proposed rate change, if approved, would take effect this coming January, when advance reservations go live.

Public comment on the plan is being sought through September 4. You can find more details on the proposal, and leave your comments, at this site.

Revenue from backcountry permit fees allows the park to continue to provide backcountry experiences that are in high demand, while limiting impacts on the backcountry environment. The permit fees enable staff to provide safety information, patrol campsites and provide visitor services, aid in search and rescue efforts, maintain and improve trails, campsites, facilities, and other amenities that directly enhance the visitor experience.

For information about backcountry camping in Grand Teton, visit the park website at go.nps.gov/tetonbackcountry. 

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