Dispersed Camping
Open Canyon — Grand Teton National Park
About
National Park
While visiting the backcountry is a great way to experience Grand Teton National Park, a trip into the backcountry requires advance planning. Download the backcountry trip planner for more details: https://www.nps.gov/grte/planyourvisit/upload/grte_backcountry.pdf
All backcountry camping requires a permit. Backcountry camping permits are issued on a first-come, first-served basis no more than one day before the start of your trip. Visit the backcountry reservations page to learn more about the reservation process and submit a reservation. Apply for a permit at the Colter Bay Visitor Center, the Craig Thomas Discovery and Visitor Center, or the Jenny Lake Ranger Station. Climbing permits are NOT required, but backcountry camping permits are required for all climbing that involves overnight camping. Backcountry camping permits while climbing or mountaineering must be obtained at the Jenny Lake Ranger Station during the summer.
When planning a backcountry camping trip in Grand Teton National Park, backpackers should expect to travel no more than 2 miles per hour (3.2 km per hour). Add an additional hour for every 1,000 feet of elevation gain. Trip planning that requires going over more than one pass in a day is not recommended.
Park-approved bear canisters must be used in the backcountry. The park provides canisters free of charge for use in the park.
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Site Types
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Features
For Campers
- Reservable
Off trail Dispersed camp site
Roughly 3/4 up the Open Canyon trail the trees open up to a good spot to grab water. Just further up the trail this camp site was a 50-75ft hike down to this great open spot for setting up your tent.
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Location
Open Canyon — Grand Teton National Park is located in Wyoming
Coordinates
43.63655949793099 N
110.83844580740379 W