Grand Teton National Park

Regulations on 30 October 2026

Signs at the site and later resolutions prevail; check the source.

These hold everywhere inside the boundary, whether or not a site is marked.

• Permit required

  Camping & bivouac · All year

  In force on 30 October 2026

  J F M A M J J A S O N D
  • - A permit is required for all backcountry camping in Grand Teton National Park and the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway. All persons who intend to sleep overnight, camp, or bivouac in the backcountry, or who are in possession of equipment designed for overnight use in the backcountry, must obtain a backcountry permit and carry it with them. The permit is valid only for the number of people, dates and locations indicated.

  Published by National Park Service · Grand Teton National Park and John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway Superintendent’s Compendium

• Regulated

  Hiking · All year

  In force on 30 October 2026

  J F M A M J J A S O N D
  • - From February 1st to August 15th, lands within ½ mile (or as otherwise posted) of active bald eagle nests are closed to all public entry when posted.

  […]

  • - From April 1st to September 1st, all lands with ¼ mile (or as otherwise posted) of active nesting sites of raptors (other than bald eagles), trumpeter swans, great blue herons and other sensitive bird species are closed to all public entry when posted.

  […]

  • - The area known as Willow Flats is closed to public entry from May 15th to July 15th or when posted.

  Published by National Park Service · Grand Teton National Park and John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway Superintendent’s Compendium