Grand Teton National Park manages this backcountry site at Trapper Lake, requiring both a permit and a reservation before the roughly 4-mile hike in. The distance keeps foot traffic low. Campers who reach the site find a bear box for food storage, open sightlines toward Mt. Moran, and beaver activity along the lake. The hilltop position at the site adds a second vantage point. Campfires are permitted; pets are not. Bear Paw Lake sits just to the south for those wanting a nearby alternative, and tent sites near Grand Teton National Park cover a range of access styles across the region.
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.
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Map & DirectionsTrapper Lake Backcountry Camping is located in Wyoming near Grand Teton National Park
Coordinates
43.83326241794406 N
110.73075993345128 W
Connectivity
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Access
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
- Alcohol
- Fires
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 17 min from Idaho Falls, ID
- 3 hrs from Pocatello, ID
- 4 hrs 31 min from Bozeman, MT
- 4 hrs 38 min from Logan, UT
