Entrance Fee
$35.00
/ Entrance - Private Vehicle
Park Hours (Today)
All Day
Craig Thomas Discovery & Visitor Center: 8:00AM - 5:00PM
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About the 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.
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What to See & Do
Taggart Lake
Get spectacular views of the Teton Range on this easy hike to Taggart Lake.
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.
Self-Guided Tours
Behind the Lens: Photo Spots
Grand Teton is one of the most photographed national parks. From barns, mountains, wildlife, and rivers the enormity of places to capture that perfect photo exist throughout the park.
Fire in the Tetons
Fire has touched every part of the park. Explore the effects the of fire historically and today.
Wrangling Dudes at the Bar BC Ranch
This audio tour provides a glimpse into the Bar BC's past, focusing on the ranch's early days in the 1910s and 20s. Learn about this iconic dude ranch, and listen to excerpts from the writings of Struthers Burt, who co-founded the ranch with Horace Carncross, and Burt's son Nathaniel. If you do plan to visit the Bar BC site, be aware that the road is rough and high clearance is advised. Please park at the gate above the sit
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 to contemplate the past, present, and future of this place. Visit this facility for trip planning information and backcountry or boating permits. Shop at the Grand Teton Association Park Store, enjoy a variety of exhibits and artwork, attend a ranger program or watch a movie about the park.
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 auditory senses through a poem by Terry Tempest Williams, audio recordings of Mr. Rockefeller, videos, photography, and a soundscape room. Visitors may relax in the resource room, attend a ranger program, or strike out on a hike to Phelps Lake. The center does not have a sales area or offer permits.
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, and action in Grand Teton. Rangers are available at the front desk, in the plaza, and on trails for trip planning, park information, and education. Attend one of the many ranger programs offered here or shop at the Grand Teton Association bookstore. The nearby Jenny Lake Ranger Station offers backcountry and boat permits.
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 and boat permits, share climbing route conditions, and perform mountain rescues. Climbing and day hiking do not require a backcountry camping permit unless camping overnight in the backcountry. Backcountry permits involving climbing or mountaineering, and camping in Garnet Canyon must be obtained at the Jenny Lake Ranger Station.
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 Program. Inside, meet artists and view exhibits of Indigenous art. Watch the park film in the auditorium throughout the day. Visit this facility for trip planning information, backcountry, or boating permits. Shop at the Grand Teton Association bookstore, attend a ranger-led program, or visit nearby shops and restaurants.
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 Jackson, WY. The five agencies that operate from the visitor center are the National Elk Refuge, Bridger-Teton National Forest, Grand Teton Association, Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce, and Grand Teton National Park. Grand Teton National Park Passport Stamps are not available here.
Where to Stay
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 cottonwoods and blue spruce rise above. The Gros Ventre River is a short stroll away. Some sites offer views of the Grand Teton and Blacktail Butte. Wildlife including bison, moose and mule deer frequent the area.
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 forest of lodgepole pine, subalpine fir and Douglas fir. Across the lake, Teewinot Mountain, Cascade Canyon and Mount St. John dominate the landscape. No trailers, campers, or generators are allowed. Vehicles cannot be over 8 feet high or 14 feet long. Maximum per site is two tents, one vehicle, and six guests for up to 7 nights.
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 a short walk from the lake. Enjoy spectacular views of Mount Moran and the northern Teton Range. The campground accepts both tents and smaller RVs (up to 30 feet total length). The developed area offers a wide variety of services and amenities including lodging, restaurants, showers, laundry, and marina. Maximum stay is 14 nights.
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 to a spectacular view of Mount Moran and the northern Teton Range. Colter Bay Village has many facilities including a visitor center, restaurants, stores, cabins, and marina. Shower and laundry services are available for additional fee. Departing from the nearby Colter Bay Trailhead, hikers traverse forests and sagebrush meadows enjoying the Teton landscape.
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 the shores of Jackson Lake, a short stroll leads to a spectacular view of Mount Moran and the northern Teton Range. Colter Bay Village has many facilities including a visitor center, restaurants, stores, cabins, a marina. Shower and laundry services are available for additional fee.
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 Tent Village includes 66 tent cabins, and is open from mid-May to early-September. As with all campgrounds in the park, the Colter Bay Tent Village is very popular and tends to fill up quickly. Visitors are strongly encouraged to plan and book early.
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 of Colter Bay Village providing easy access to both parks. The campsites are in a spruce and fir forest on the shores of Jackson Lake. One mile across the lake is the northern portion of the Teton Range including Webb Canyon, Owl and Ranger peaks. Looking south, the expanse of the Teton Range towers over Jackson Lake.
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 south of Yellowstone and five miles north of Grand Teton. Wilderness surrounds the Headwaters development. The upper reaches of the Snake River flow through meadows mixed with open conifer forest. The campground offers 34 tent sites, 97 full-hookup and pull-through RV sites, and 40 Camper Cabins.
Parking & Access
Getting Here
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:
Official NPS directionsParking Lots
Colter Bay Main Parking Lot
Colter Bay Village parking lot is a paved 464-car lot with 18 designated handicapped parking spaces. The lot has 68 oversized spaces for RVs, boats, and buses. Restrooms are located at the visitor center, general store, and marina. The parking area provides access to the general store, visitor center, marina, amphitheater, and several trailheads. Wait time for spaces is minimal. No overnight parking allowed.
Open in MapsCraig Thomas Discovery and Visitor Center Parking Lot
Craig Thomas Discovery and Visitor Center parking lot is a paved 180-car lot with designated handicapped parking spaces. The lot has 20 oversize spaces for RVs, boats, and buses. Restrooms are available inside the visitor center. Wait times for spaces are minimal. No overnight parking allowed.
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Jenny Lake Parking Lot
Jenny Lake parking lot is a paved 414-car lot with 17 designated handicapped parking spaces and nine RV only spaces. Restrooms are available in the parking lot and by the visitor center. Wait times for spaces are high at peak. Overnight parking is only allowed for those with a backcountry permit.
Open in MapsLaurance S. Rockefeller Preserve Center Parking Lot
Laurance S. Rockefeller Preserve Center parking lot is a gravel 50-car lot with two designated handicapped parking spaces. A restroom is available at the parking lot. Rangers and volunteers are generally available from June-September to provide information and queue vehicles for the next available space. Wait times for spaces can be up to two hours at peak. No overnight parking allowed.
Open in MapsLupine Meadows Parking Lot
Lupine Meadows Trailhead parking lot is a gravel 106-car lot. Restrooms are available in the parking lot. Wait times for spaces are high at peak. Overnight parking is only allowed for those with a backcountry permit.
Open in MapsMormon Row Parking Lot
North parking lot closed through mid-summer. Mormon Row parking area has two gravel lots with designated handicapped parking spaces. A bus turnaround is located near the gravel lots. Restrooms are located at the south parking lot. The parking areas provide access to Mormon Row and the Moulton Barns. No overnight parking allowed.
Open in MapsSignal Mountain Boat Launch Parking
The Signal Mountain Boat Launch is a paved 24-car lot with a designated handicapped parking space. Restrooms are available in the parking lot. Oversized and additional parking can be found up the road in the boat trailer lot. Wait times for spaces are low at peak.
Open in MapsString Lake Parking Lot
String Lake parking lot is a paved 226-car lot with designated handicapped parking spaces. Restrooms are available in the parking lot. Buses are not allowed in the String Lake parking lot. Rangers and volunteers are generally available from June-September to provide information. Wait times for spaces are high at peak. Roadside parking is not allowed when parking lot is full. Overnight parking is only permitted for those with a backcountry permit.
Open in MapsTaggart Lake Trailhead Parking Lot
Taggart Lake Trailhead parking lot is a paved 59-car lot with designated handicapped parking spaces. Parking is also allowed on the west side of the Teton Park Road, where marked. Restrooms are available in the parking lot. Wait times for spaces are high at peak.
Open in MapsGetting Here & Transit
How to Get Here
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:
Park Amenities
Permits & Reservations
Permits may be required
Some activities in Grand Teton National Park — including backcountry camping, certain trails, and climbing routes — require advance permits. Check the official NPS website for current requirements before your visit.
Entrance Fees & Passes
Standard Fees
Entrance - Private Vehicle
$35.00Park entrance fee for 7 days for a private, non-commercial vehicle.
Entrance - Motorcycle
$30.00Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers.
Entrance - Per Person
$20.00Park entrance fee for 7 days for each visitor 16 years and older entering by foot, bicycle, ski, etc.
Commercial Entrance - Sedan
$25.00A 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.
Commercial Entrance - Van
$125.00Based 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.
Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus
$200.00Based 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.
Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach
$300.00Based 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.
Entrance - Education/Academic Groups
$0.00Schools 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.
Nonresident
$100.00Each 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.
Annual & Lifetime Passes
Annual Entrance - Park
$70.00Pass 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.
Operating Hours
Grand Teton National Park
Visitors may enter the park at any time, but visitor services and motor vehicle access vary throughout the year.
- MondayAll Day
- TuesdayAll Day
- WednesdayAll Day
- ThursdayAll Day
- FridayAll Day
- SaturdayAll Day
- SundayAll Day
Live Webcams
Click any camera to open the live feed on the NPS website.
Current view from the Craig Thomas Discovery & Visitor Center in Moose, WY
This live webcam, made possible by Grand Teton National Park Foundation, offers a real-time view of the iconic Teton Range from Moose, Wyoming. Whether you're planning your next visit or simply seeking a moment of inspiration, we hope you enjoy the view of Grand Teton National Park from wherever you are!
NPS Air Resources
The NPS Air Resources Division maintains a webcam on the east side of Grand Teton National Park, near Teton Science Schools Kelly Campus.
Teton Park Road Webcam - Seasonal
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Photos
Two backpackers hiking through the mountains
A wooden barn with snowy peaks in the background and green vegetation in the foreground
Two kayakers on a lake with a mountain in the background
A bull elk in a field of dried grass
When to Go
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Best Time
May-September
Trip Length
2-4 days
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