Phelps Lake
Grand Teton National Park · Wyoming
Phelps Lake is one of the permitted entry points in Grand Teton National Park on recreation.gov. The daily quota is 1 group/day, and dates can sell out ahead of the season. Permit Ranger watches this pass around the clock and alerts you the moment a sold-out date opens up.
Quota
1 group/day
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.
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 Phelps Lake 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 Phelps Lake 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 Phelps Lake?
We are still collecting demand data for this pass.
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
- Open Canyon - 1 mi away
- Death Canyon - 2 mi away
- Granite Lower - 2 mi away
- Granite/Mt. Hunt - 2 mi away
- Granite South/Middle Fork - 3 mi away
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