THE BACKCOUNTRY RESERVATION SYSTEM IS NOW CLOSED FOR THE 2009 SEASON. WE WILL BEGIN ACCEPTING RESERVATION REQUESTS ON JANUARY 1, 2010.
When planning a backcountry camping trip in Grand Teton National Park, backpackers should expect to travel no more than 2 miles per hour. Add an additional hour for every 1000 feet of elevation gain. Also, trip planning that requires going over more than one pass in a day is not recommended.
Reservations for the summer season are accepted from Jan. 1 to May 15 of each year. We reserve one-third of each camping zone in advance, and save two-thirds of each zone for those who wish to obtain a permit in person on a first-come, first-served basis one day before they start their hike. Those who are unsuccessful in obtaining an advance reservation may still try for a permit in person during the summer, although during peak season (mid-July to mid-August) competition for these permits is high. There is a $25 non-refundable processing fee for each trip into the backcountry. A charge will be assessed only if your reservation is successful.
Be sure to plan and research your trip itinerary before making a reservation request. You can view our backcountry map, which shows the locations of all of our campsites and mileages between them, by downloading the Backcountry Camping Brochure (Adobe PDF file). You can also obtain topographical maps and books describing the trails by viewing our Natural History Association website at www.grandtetonpark.org. Keep in mind when planning your trip that ice axes will be necessary for safe passage over all divides and passes (marked on our planning map and on topographical maps) until around the third week of July. Divides melt out on different dates each year depending on the past winter's snowpack depth and spring temperatures.
Please click on the link below for the reservation you would like to submit:
The fee for backcountry reservations in advance is $25. If you are paying by check you MUST include your social security number on the check.
Please note you will be leaving the Grand Teton National Park site to a secure server for online reservation submittal. You may also download the forms below and mail your request to the park.
MAIL-IN or FAX RESERVATIONS
Mail your reservation to:
Grand Teton National Park
Backcountry Permits
P.O. Drawer 170
Moose, WY 83012
OR fax to (307) 739-3443
Backcountry Reservation-General [for parties of 1-6 individuals only] (MS Word) (Adobe PDF)
Backcountry Reservation-Group Camping [for parties of 7-12 individuals only] (MS Word) (Adobe PDF)
Backcountry Reservation-Climbing (MS Word) (Adobe PDF)
Backcountry Reservation-Jackson Lake Camping (MS Word)
(Adobe PDF)
ONLINE RESERVATIONS
2009 Backcountry Reservations
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