Backcountry camping permits are required for all overnight camping stays in the backcountry of Grand Teton National Park and the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway. Plan your backcountry camping adventure using the Backcountry Camping Zones and Sites map.
AboutA backcountry camping permit allows the permit holder and total number of people in the group to camp overnight for the designated dates and locations specified on the permit. Individual permits can consist of up to six people. Groups of 7-12 people must camp in designated group sites.
The maximum overnight stay per location is two nights, with the exception of Jackson Lake, which is three nights. No person or group is allowed to camp more than 10 nights between June 1 and Labor Day, and not more than 30 nights per year. See park regulations and safety advisories for more backcountry camping regulations.
Advanced Permit Reservations
An advanced reservation will hold your permit but does not replace it. Permits must be picked up in-person by the permit holder or alternate permit holder listed on the permit by 10 a.m. on the start date of your backcountry camping permit. Permits can be picked up at one of Grand Teton's permit offices, located at the Craig Thomas Discovery & Visitor Center, Colter Bay Visitor Center, and the Jenny Lake Ranger Station (check locations for dates and hours of operation). Your entire reservation will be cancelled as a "no show" and the sites made available for other groups unless the permits office is notified by calling 307-739-3309 that you will be arriving after 10 a.m. on the first day of the reservation. Walk-Up PermitsApproximately two thirds of all backcountry camping permits are available via walk-up through Grand Teton's permit offices, located at the Craig Thomas Discovery & Visitor Center, Colter Bay Visitor Center, and the Jenny Lake Ranger Station (check locations for dates and hours of operation). Walk-up permits are available on a first-come, first served basis and may be obtained one day before your start date. FeesPermit Fee: $20 flat per permit (non-refundable)
Have more questions?Visit the backcountry FAQs page to learn more about permits and route finding. Backcountry Trip PlannerBackcountry Camping
Plan your backcountry adventure. Backcountry Zones and Sites
Map out your route and find a place to camp. Know Before You Go
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Last updated: November 28, 2023