About Grand Teton National Park
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.
Plan a Visit
Core visitor information on this page is sourced from the National Park Service. NPD proximity sections use NPS reference coordinates and straight-line distance. Local source bundle updated Sep 27, 2026. View the official NPS page.
Weather & Conditions
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…
NPS Reference Location
Park state / territory membership: Wyoming. This map uses the National Park Service reference coordinate. It may represent an administrative or reference point rather than a park entrance, trailhead, visitor center, or the nearest access point. Use the official NPS directions below when planning travel.
Entrance Fees
Park entrance fee for 7 days for a private, non-commercial vehicle.
Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers.
Park entrance fee for 7 days for each visitor 16 years and older entering by foot, bicycle, ski, etc.
A commercial tour is defined as consisting of one or more persons traveling on an itinerary that has been packaged, priced, or sold for leisure or recreational purposes by an organization that realizes financial gain through the provision of the service. The cost is $25 + $20 per person. Pass is good for seven days as long as it's the same passenger group.
Based upon the total capacity of a vehicle that can carry 7-15 passengers, regardless of the actual number of passengers. A commercial tour is defined as consisting of one or more persons traveling on an itinerary that has been packaged, priced, or sold for leisure or recreational purposes by an organization that realizes financial gain through the provision of the service. Pass is good for seven days as long as it's the same passenger group.
Based upon the total capacity of a vehicle that can carry 16-25 passengers, regardless of the actual number of passengers. A commercial tour is defined as consisting of one or more persons traveling on an itinerary that has been packaged, priced, or sold for leisure or recreational purposes by an organization that realizes financial gain through the provision of the service. Pass is good for seven days as long as it's the same passenger group.
Based upon the total capacity of a vehicle that can carry 26 or more passengers, regardless of the actual number of passengers. A commercial tour is defined as consisting of one or more persons traveling on an itinerary that has been packaged, priced, or sold for leisure or recreational purposes by an organization that realizes financial gain through the provision of the service. Pass is good for seven days as long as it's the same passenger group.
Schools or other bona fide educational institutions (accredited, officially recognized, or tax exempt for educational purposes) may request an educational fee waiver. The fee waiver will allow qualifying groups free entry into the park for educational or scientific purposes. Prior approval required before entry to park. See additional <a href="https://www.nps.gov/grte/planyourvisit/eduwaiver.htm">Education Fee Waiver</a> page.
Each non-US resident aged 16 and older visiting Grand Teton National Park must pay a $100 nonresident fee (in addition to the standard entrance fee), unless admitted with an Annual or America the Beautiful Pass. This includes nonresidents entering as part of a commercial tour group, commercial use authorization (CUA) group, or concessioner tour group.
Operating Hours
Visitors may enter the park at any time, but visitor services and motor vehicle access vary throughout the year.
Activities
Current Alerts
Moose-Wilson Road between Moose and LSR Preserve closed. Expect occasional short delays between Granite Entrance and LSR Preserve. Possible intermittent delays on Teton Park Road at Cottonwood Creek Picnic Area. Cottonwood Creek picnic area closed. Menor's Ferry Road closed weekdays. Taggart Trail detour in place. Mormon Row area open with some construction activity.
Construction underway on North Park Road between Leeks Marina and Lizard Creek Campground. Expect intermittent delays during the daytime. The section of road is about 7 miles north of Colter Bay and 11.5 miles south of Yellowstone.
Death Canyon Road and Trailhead are closed to all use. Start hikes at alternative trailheads such as Granite Canyon, LSR Preserve, and Taggart Lake.
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:
View Official DirectionsContact & Address
The NPS-listed address may be an administrative office, visitor center, mailing/contact location, or other park facility rather than a park entrance.
Entrance Passes
Pass is valid for one year through the month of purchase. Park Annual Pass provides entrance to pass holder and accompanying passengers in a single private non-commercial vehicle to Grand Teton National Park. Purchase your pass at one of Grand Teton's park entrances and permits desks at the Craig Thomas Discovery and Visitor Center and the Colter Bay Visitor Center.
Topics & Themes
Things To Do

Phelps Lake Loop
Circle Phelps Lake and get views of Death Canyon and the Teton Range on this moderate hike.

Mormon Row
Visit Mormon Row to see the historic Moulton Barns and Teton views.

Lake Creek - Woodland Trail Loop
Take an easy hike to the shore of Phelps Lake.

Hermitage Point
Take a moderately strenuous day or overnight hike to Hermitage Point for views of Jackson Lake and the Teton Range.

Moose-Wilson Road
The Moose-Wilson Road is a corridor road connecting the towns of Moose and Wilson.

Aspen Ridge - Boulder Ridge
Travel through aspens and boulders as you hike to Phelps Lake on this loop trail.
More Things to Do
Additional activities and experiences from the National Park Service.
Valley Trail - Phelps Lake Overlook
Travel from Teton Village to the Phelps Lake Overlook on this strenuous hike.
Granite Canyon
Hike through forests and meadows in Granite Canyon on this moderately strenuous to strenuous hike.
Marion Lake
Head up Granite Canyon to an alpine lake on this very strenuous day or overnight hike.
Death Canyon - Static Peak Divide Junction
Travel into the Teton Range on this strenuous day or overnight hike to Death Canyon.
Outer Park Road
Take a drive on the Outer Park Road for scenic views and overlooks.
North Park Road
Take a drive on the North Park Road to view wildlife and enjoy dramatic views of Jackson Lake and the Tetons.
Phelps Lake
Travel to the Phelps Lake Overlook and down to the shore of Phelps Lake on this moderate hike.
Open Canyon
Take in spectacular views from Mount Hunt Divide on this very strenuous hike.
Static Peak Divide Trail
Get spectacular views of Alaska Basin and Jackson Hole on this very strenuous hike to the Static Peak Divide.
Phelps Lake Overlook
Gain a vantage point above Phelps Lake on this easy hike.
Taggart Lake
Get spectacular views of the Teton Range on this easy hike to Taggart Lake.
Grassy Lake Road
Grassy Lake Road is a dirt road connecting Flagg Ranch to Ashton, Idaho.
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Visitor Centers
Craig Thomas Discovery & Visitor Center
The grand expanse of the Teton Range rises above the visitor center. Inside, interwoven themes of place, people, preservation, mountaineering, and Indigenous tribes encourage visitors…
Laurance S. Rockefeller Preserve Center
The Laurance S. Rockefeller Preserve Center allows visitors to learn about Mr. Rockefeller's vision and his legacy of conservation stewardship. Exhibits engage visual, tactile, and…
Jenny Lake Visitor Center
Harrison Crandall built this cabin in 1921 near the Cathedral Group Turnout as his studio. Today, the visitor center highlights the relationship between art, inspiration,…
Jenny Lake Ranger Station
In the 1930s, the Jenny Lake Ranger Station and Museum opened as the park’s first visitor facility. Today, climbing rangers provide safety information, issue backcountry…
Colter Bay Visitor Center
A surviving Mission 66 visitor center, the Colter Bay Visitor Center provides great views of Jackson Lake. Home of the Indigenous Arts and Cultural Demonstration…
National Elk Refuge & Greater Yellowstone Visitor Center
The National Elk Refuge & Greater Yellowstone Visitor Center is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service visitor center located on the National Elk Refuge in…
Campgrounds
Gros Ventre Campground
The park's largest campground is in the southeast part of the park, closest to the town of Jackson. Sagebrush and grasses cover the campground as…
Jenny Lake Campground
This small campground is a few hundred yards from the east shore of Jenny Lake. The campground straddles a glacial moraine covered with an open…
Signal Mountain Campground
This campground is in an open lodgepole pine forest near the Signal Mountain Lodge. Some sites lie just above Jackson Lake, and other sites are…
Colter Bay Campground
This large campground is in a lodgepole pine forest near Colter Bay Village. While not on the shores of Jackson Lake, a short stroll leads…
Colter Bay RV Park
This RV Park provides full hookups for campers in the park. It is in a lodgepole pine forest near Colter Bay Village. While not on…
Colter Bay Tent Village
The Colter Bay Tent Village at Colter Bay Village is set amidst towering lodgepole pines just a short, picturesque stroll away from Jackson Lake. The…
Lizard Creek Campground
This rustic campground is in a remote part of Grand Teton National Park. The campground is 11 miles south of Yellowstone and eight miles north…
Headwaters Campground
This campground has facilities for both tent campers and RVs. Located within the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway, Flagg Ranch is only two miles…
Nearby National Park Service Sites
These sites are ordered by straight-line distance between NPS reference coordinates. This is useful for comparison, but it is not road mileage. Trails, parkways, rivers, and distributed units may extend far from their reference point.
Nearby Cities for Trip Planning
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