Established Camping
Trapper Lake Backcountry Camping
Trapper Lake Backcountry Camping is located in Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, surrounded by mountainous terrain and forested areas. Temperatures can range from 30°F to 70°F depending on the season, with cooler temperatures in the spring and fall. Nearby attractions include Jenny Lake and the Teton Range, offering opportunities for hiking and wildlife viewing.
Description
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.
Trapper Lake is located in Grand Teton National Park, in the U. S. state of Wyoming. Trapper Lake is only 0.10 mi (0.16 km) north of Bearpaw Lake and at the eastern base of Mount Moran. The lake can be accessed on foot by the Leigh Lake Trail which is an easy 4.6-mile (7.4 km) hike on level terrain.
Location
Trapper Lake Backcountry Camping is located in Wyoming
Coordinates
43.83326241794406 N
110.73075993345128 W
Detours Nearby
Dave’s Site By Grand Teton
31 min away
Shadow Mountain Designated Campsite 1
34 min away
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 17 min from Idaho Falls
- 3 hrs from Pocatello
- 4 hrs 31 min from Bozeman
- 4 hrs 38 min from Logan
Access
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&TNo Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
- Alcohol
- Fires
