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Grand Teton National Park
Photo: NPS Photo/Tobiason, The Teton Range
Alerts and conditions
Caution Construction in the South End of the Park
Cottonwood Creek picnic area closed. Mormon Row area open with some construction activity and viewshed impacts.
Information Plan Ahead for 2027 Construction
Plan ahead for construction in 2027. Check road construction and park construction pages for more information.
Caution Construction on HWY 26/89/191
Construction taking place on US HWY 26/89/191 south of Moran Junction. Expect 20-minute delays in both directions.
Park Closure Death Canyon Trailhead Construction Closure
Death Canyon Road and Trailhead are closed to all use. Start hikes at alternative trailheads such as Granite Canyon, LSR Preserve, and Taggart Lake.
Information Winter Seasonal Road Closures
Portions of the Teton Park Road (Taggart Lake TH to Signal Mt.), Moose-Wilson Road (Granite Canyon TH to Death Canyon Road), and other roads are closed to vehicles. Check the Grand Teton Roads page for the latest seasonal and weather related closures. When free of snow, Teton Park and Moose-Wilson Roads are available for pedestrian use, including walking and biking. After they are snow-covered: skiing, snowshoeing, and walking are allowed.
Overview
Soaring over a landscape rich with wildlife, pristine lakes, and majestic alpine vistas, the Teton Range stands as a testament to generations of stewards. For over 11,000 years, communities have thrived in the valley known as Jackson Hole, turning these mountains into more than just peaks—they embody imagination and enduring human connection.
From the National Park Service
History
The designation history for this site (every law, proclamation and order, and the administration behind each) is being researched and checked by the Library’s historians.
What to see and do
Activities
- Arts and Culture
- Cultural Demonstrations
- Auto and ATV
- Scenic Driving
- Biking
- Road Biking
- Boating
- Motorized Boating
- Sailing
- Boat Tour
- Camping
- Backcountry Camping
- Canoe or Kayak Camping
- Car or Front Country Camping
- Horse Camping (see also Horse/Stock Use)
- Group Camping
- RV Camping
- Climbing
- Rock Climbing
- Mountain Climbing
- Ice Climbing
- Fishing
- Freshwater Fishing
- Fly Fishing
- Food
- Dining
- Guided Tours
- Self-Guided Tours - Auto
- Boat Tour
- Hiking
- Backcountry Hiking
- Front-Country Hiking
- Off-Trail Permitted Hiking
- Horse Trekking
- Horse Camping (see also camping)
- Horseback Riding
- Hunting and Gathering
- Hunting
- Paddling
- Canoeing
- Canoe or Kayak Camping
- Kayaking
- Stand Up Paddleboarding
- Junior Ranger Program
- Skiing
- Cross-Country Skiing
- Snow Play
- Snowmobiling
- Snowshoeing
- Water Skiing
- Wildlife Watching
- Birdwatching
- Shopping
- Bookstore and Park Store
Plan your visit
Hours
Grand Teton National Park: Visitors may enter the park at any time, but visitor services and motor vehicle access vary throughout the year.
Fees and passes
- Entrance - Private Vehicle — $35.00
- Entrance - Motorcycle — $30.00
- Entrance - Per Person — $20.00
- Commercial Entrance - Sedan — $25.00
- Commercial Entrance - Van — $125.00
- Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus — $200.00
- Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach — $300.00
- Entrance - Education/Academic Groups
- Nonresident — $100.00
- Annual Entrance - Park — $70.00
The America the Beautiful pass covers entrance fees at federal recreation lands across all four agencies.
Getting there
Grand Teton National Park is located in northwestern Wyoming; north of the town of Jackson, Wyoming and south of Yellowstone National Park. By car from Salt Lake City, Utah is approximately 300 miles and about 5-6 hours from the park and from Denver, Colorado is approximately 550 miles and about 8-10 hours from the park. Grand Teton National Park is unique in that it is the only national park that has a commercial airport within its border, Jackson Hole Airport (JAC). For current road info:
Visitor centers
- Craig Thomas Discovery & Visitor Center
- Laurance S. Rockefeller Preserve Center
- Jenny Lake Visitor Center
- Jenny Lake Ranger Station
- Colter Bay Visitor Center
- National Elk Refuge & Greater Yellowstone Visitor Center
Campgrounds
- Gros Ventre Campground (279 sites) — reserve
- Jenny Lake Campground (61 sites) — reserve
- Signal Mountain Campground (81 sites) — reserve
- Colter Bay Campground (324 sites) — reserve
- Colter Bay RV Park (112 sites) — reserve
- Colter Bay Tent Village (66 sites) — reserve
- Lizard Creek Campground (60 sites) — reserve
- Headwaters Campground (171 sites) — reserve
Weather
Grand Teton National Park has long, cold winters—snow and frost are possible any month. April, May, & June - Mild days and cool nights alternate with rain and snow. July & August - Warm days and cool nights prevail, with afternoon thundershowers common. September, October, & November - Sunny days and cold nights alternate with rain and occasional snowstorms. December to April - Between storms the days are sunny and nights are frigid. Snow blankets the mountains and valley.
Phone: 307-739-3399
Whose lands these are
These lands are the ancestral and present-day homelands of Native nations. A section on whose lands these are is being prepared with tribal review. In the meantime, Native Land Digital offers a starting point.
Photos
Pair it with
- National Elk Refuge FWS · 18 miles
- Teton National Forest USFS · 22 miles
- Targhee National Forest USFS · 44 miles
- Yellowstone National Park NPS · 55 miles
- Shoshone National Forest USFS · 60 miles
- Grays Lake National Wildlife Refuge FWS · 63 miles