North Face
Grand Teton National Park · Wyoming
North Face is one of the permitted entry points in Grand Teton National Park on recreation.gov. Its current demand score is 9/100. Permit Ranger watches this pass around the clock and alerts you the moment a sold-out date opens up.
When permits are released
About a third of each camping zone is reservable in advance. The advance window for the whole May–October season opens in early January (2026: January 7) at 8:00 AM Mountain Time; cancellations reopen sites all season. Advance booking closes 2 days before entry - after that it's walk-up only.
Demand
Easy to get (9/100)
Dogs
Dogs are not allowed in this area.
Popular trails nearby
- Paintbrush Canyon - Cascade Canyon Loop - 4.9 on AllTrails
- Teton Crest Trail - 4.8 on AllTrails
- Garnet Canyon Trail to Cleft Falls - 4.8 on AllTrails
- Surprise and Amphitheater Lakes Trail - 4.8 on AllTrails
- Phelps Lake, Lake Creek, and Woodland Loop - 4.8 on AllTrails
Frequently asked questions
When do North Face permits open?
About a third of each camping zone is reservable in advance. The advance window for the whole May–October season opens in early January (2026: January 7) at 8:00 AM Mountain Time; cancellations reopen sites all season. Advance booking closes 2 days before entry - after that it's walk-up only. Check the recreation.gov page for the exact on-sale details for your dates.
What if my dates are sold out?
Cancellations happen all season as plans change. Add North Face to a trip window on Permit Ranger and you get an instant alert the moment a date you need opens back up.
How competitive is North Face?
The live demand score is 9/100. Odds of catching an opening are good - most dates stay bookable.
Does Permit Ranger book the permit for me?
No. Permit Ranger never books on your behalf. When a watched date opens, you get an alert with a direct link so you can book it yourself on recreation.gov.
Nearby passes
- 1A3 Lava Creek (Backpacker)
- Gallatin NE
- 1Y2 Knowles Falls (Backpacker)
- 2C1 Lower Coyote Creek (Backpacker)
- 2H4 Lower Hellroaring Creek (Backpacker)
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