Grand Teton National Park
National park · USA
Grand Teton National Park in USA. Operated by National Park Service.
Usual hours
- Mon–Sun 0:00–0:00
About
This park's official page lists: Pet-friendly (leashed).
Entrance / day-use fee applies.
This park's official page lists: Visitor center.
At the park
- Camping
- Winter sports
- Fall foliage
- Wildflowers
Events
- Murie Ranch - Daily Docent Tours
- A Walk into the Past
- Autumn at the Oxbow
- Autumn at the Preserve
- Colter Bay Evening Talk with a Ranger
- Courtyard Chat
- Evening Talk at Signal Mountain Campground
- Gros Ventre Evening Talk with a Ranger
- Lakeshore Stroll
- Indigenous Arts and Cultural Demonstration Speaker Series
Before you go
- Limits
- Permits are required for all overnight stays in the backcountry and can be obtained at the Craig Thomas Discovery and Visitor Center, Jenny Lake Ranger Station, or Colter Bay Visitor Center
- Limits
- Pets are allowed inside Grand Teton National Park, but they must be restrained at all times and are not permitted on hiking trails, inside visitor centers or other facilities
- 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:
- Weather & when to go
- 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.