Holly Lake campsites
- Camping
- Seasonal — call ahead
Three designated campsites near Holly Lake, about 0.5 km off the main Paintbrush Canyon trail on the Holly Lake loop. Permit required, no fires, bear canister required.
Teton Crest Trail · Stage 4 of 4
North Fork Cascade Canyon to String Lake
Stage 4 of the Teton Crest Trail covers 18.2 km from North Fork Cascade Canyon to String Lake, with 684 m of ascent and 1,231 m of descent. The highest point is 3,270 m. Allow about 8 hours of walking, plus breaks.
18.2 kmdistance
684 mascent
1,231 mdescent
~8 hwalking time
harddifficulty
3,270 mhighest point
≈ 3.25 L
≈ 1,940 kcal
Distance, climb and elevation come from the Outest route data. Difficulty and time are estimates from distance and climb; your pace will vary with heat, pack weight and photo stops.
Where to sleep and eat on this stage
Holly Lake
Jenny Lake
Jenny Lake Campground
- Camping
- Seasonal — call ahead
NPS campground at the south end of Jenny Lake, about 3.3 km from the String Lake trailhead. Reservation only on Recreation.gov, up to six months ahead; open 2 May to 27 September in 2026.
Paintbrush Canyon
Paintbrush Lower camping zone
- Camping
- Seasonal — call ahead
Camping zone in the forested lower part of Paintbrush Canyon, about 6.5 km from the String Lake trailhead. Permit required, no fires, bear canister required.
Paintbrush Upper camping zone
- Camping
- Seasonal — call ahead
Camping zone in upper Paintbrush Canyon, about 1.4 km below Paintbrush Divide; a good camp if you cross the divide in the afternoon. Permit required, no fires, bear canister required.
String Lake
Jenny Lake Lodge
- Rooms
- Restaurant
- Seasonal — call ahead
Historic luxury cabin resort about 400 m from the String Lake trailhead, with breakfast and a five-course dinner included in the room rate. Open June to early October; bookings open a year ahead and fill fast.
Checked online in October 2026. Places marked "not confirmed by the operator" are listed on OpenStreetMap or in guides but could not be checked on an official page. On the trail you sleep in your own tent: every night inside Grand Teton National Park needs a backcountry permit for a named camping zone or site, and nights in Alaska Basin and at Fox Creek Pass are free Forest Service camping. Carry an approved bear canister; campfires are not allowed.
Help and services on this stage
Emergency: call 911. Carry a satellite messenger. Emergency & health guide
Nearest hospital
- St. John's Health – Emergency Room · Jackson · 24/7 emergency
+1 307-733-3636 · Map
Health centres
- St. John's Urgent Care – Smith's Plaza · Jackson · opening hours only
+1 307-739-8999 · Map - Grand Teton Medical Clinic (Jackson Lake Lodge) · Moran · opening hours only
Map
Pharmacies, ATMs, shops and stops: © OpenStreetMap contributors. Hospitals and health centres checked online.
Walk North Fork Cascade Canyon to String Lake with Outest
The full stage works offline in Outest, with the route, elevation, water and village points, and a trail guide you can ask about conditions and the next place to sleep.