Grand Teton National Park
Grand Teton National Park
Welcome to Grand Teton National Park, where the majestic Teton Range rises impressively along the western edge of the scenic valley known as Jackson Hole. Here you will experience the captivating natural beauty that has drawn appreciative visitors to the area for generations. Whether you've come to relax and take in the view or to actively explore Grand Teton's many offerings, you will be rewarded with opportunities to get closer to the region's unique natural and human history.
At A Glance
In The Park
Superintendent: Mary Gibson-ScottPhone Number: 307-739-3300
Entrance Fees: Individual Pass (valid for 7 days): $12;Vehicle Pass (valid for 7 days): $25; Motorcycle Pass (valid for 7 days): $20; Winter Day Use Pass: $5
Sights: Jackson Hole; Snake River; Chapel of Transfiguration; Menors Ferry
Endangered Species: Gray Wolf; Grizzly Bear; Lynx; Whooping Crane
Important Dates
Established as Park: February 26, 1929By The Numbers
Acres: 309,995.00Highest Point: Grand Teton (13770 feet)
Annual Visitation: 2,406,476 (2006)
Location
Latitude / Longitude :43.759040 / -110.744240 (map it)
State: WY
Nearby Big City: Moran, WY
Gateway Communities: Moran, WY; Moose, WY; Jackson, WY; Kelly, WY; Teton Village, WY
Nearby Airports: Jackson Hole Airport (JAC); Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA); Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
Green Features
Has Recycling? : YesHas Shuttle System? : No
Has Volunteer Program? : Yes
Park Photos
Mormon Row Barn
Ronnie Howard
Mountain Reflection
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Mountain Reflection 2
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In Detail
Activities & Programs SPRING, SUMMER AND FALL ACTIVITIES No matter what the season, Grand Teton offers something fun and interesting for everyone. Park Programs NPS ranger naturalists have a busy summer schedule, packed wi ... read more.
Bears at Grand Tetons Bears have always played a central role in the Greater Yellowstone eco-system. In Grand Teton National Park specifically, black bears are frequently seen; grizzlies have become more common as they ma ... read more.
Did You Know : Explore the Area Grand Teton National Park is surrounded by scenic wonderlands yearround. While you are in the area, you may want to take in some of the region's special offerings by doing day trips from the park or ... read more.
Did You Know : Grand Tetons The Tetons were known variously as "The Pilot Knobs" and "The Three Paps." The word Tetons is actually a French word meaning "breasts." Iroquois or French-Canadian trappers from the Pacific Northwest ... read more.
Did You Know : Jackson Hole The name "Jackson Hole" refers to the valley region surrounded by mountain ranges and highlands. "Jackson" is the name of the town that lies at the southern end of Jackson Hole, just four miles away ... read more.
Did You Know : Jackson Lake Just one mile south of Jackson Lake Junction, you'll see the spillway of Jackson Lake Dam. The dam increased the depth of Jackson Lake by 39 vertical feet. Idaho farmers paid to have the dam built in ... read more.
Finders Keepers You would need a very long pole to fly all the flags of nations that once claimed the Tetons. Although France "owned" most of the northern Rocky Mountains until the Louisiana Purchase of 1803, the Ja ... read more.
Flora & Fauna Grand Teton National Park is part of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, one of the largest protected wilderness areas in the continental United States. It is home to a variety of plants and animals, ... read more.
Golf & Tennis Jackson Hole Golf and Tennis Club, just outside the southern border of the park, features an 18-hole course designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr. Please call (307) 733-3111 for more information. Tennis ... read more.
Grand Teton Camping Grand Teton National Park has established campgrounds, designated backcountry campsites and backcountry camping zones for your use. If you have the required backcountry permit, you're free to pitch y ... read more.
Grand Teton Regulations For your safety, and to protect Grand Teton's treasures, please read and follow all NPS regulations. Complete regulations are available at any park visitor center. Backcountry Use Permits are require ... read more.
History When humans started visiting the Jackson Hole area about 10,000 years ago, they followed trails across the land that were created eons before by migrating wildlife. For elk and bison—and later, ... read more.
In A Nutshell PLANNING YOUR STAY General Park Information Grand Teton National Park is open year-round, with most facilities inside its boundaries offering complete visitor services between May and October. For cu ... read more.
Jackson Hole Museum Downtown, the Jackson Hole Museum is open in summer and features area history exhibits. A few blocks away is the Jackson Hole Historical Society, a year-round facility for historical research. Pl ... read more.
Just For Kids Become a Junior Ranger Pick up an activity newspaper at any park visitor center and start earning your official NPS Junior Ranger badge. Learn about American Indian tribes, early settlers, animal hab ... read more.
Lodging & Dining LODGING Grand Teton Lodge Company The Grand Teton Lodge Company began entertaining visitors before the region became a national park. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. created the company in the 1920s. Today, ... read more.
Nightlife The Blue Heron Lounge in Jackson Lake Lodge stages live entertainment most evenings during the summer from June to mid-September. Jackson offers a wide variety of year-round nightlife, with two liv ... read more.
Oh, Ranger! Each summer my dad gathered us in the family car and headed out on vacation—often to national parks like Grand Teton and Yellowstone. My most vivid memory is of traveling to Mesa Verde and hear ... read more.
Only A Day Driving is the quickest way to see most of Grand Teton's famous features. The distance between the park's southern and northern boundaries is just 56 miles. Since most visitors enter the park from Ja ... read more.
Rendezvous Each year from about 1820 to 1840, trappers, hunters and traders from throughout the Rocky Mountains gathered at predetermined valleys to exchange the season's furs for equipment, tobacco, whiskey an ... read more.
Recent News
- Seriously Injured Hiker Located After Major Search August 12, 2008, 11:00 am
- National Parks Make Budget-Friendly Family Vacations July 7, 2008, 11:28 am
Grand Teton In Depth
News from the Parks
Ken Burns on Vacation/Location at Glacier National Park
September 5, 2008 - 1:39pm
It's too early for civilians. As dawn's first light falls on the jagged peaks, creeps down the dwindling glaciers and glides across glass-faced Swiftcurrent Lake, most of the tourists in the Many Glacier Hotel are still snoozing.
September 5, 2008 - 1:39pm
It's too early for civilians. As dawn's first light falls on the jagged peaks, creeps down the dwindling glaciers and glides across glass-faced Swiftcurrent Lake, most of the tourists in the Many Glacier Hotel are still snoozing.
Town Government Rejected by Tusayan
September 5, 2008 - 12:15pm
Tusayan voters have rejected creating a town government for their small community just outside Grand Canyon National Park. Voters turned down incorporation 69-56 in a divisive election over development issues. "We once again said no to massive commercial development here in Tusayan," said Clarinda Vail, a spokeswoman for the Vote No on Tusayan Incorporation group.
September 5, 2008 - 12:15pm
Tusayan voters have rejected creating a town government for their small community just outside Grand Canyon National Park. Voters turned down incorporation 69-56 in a divisive election over development issues. "We once again said no to massive commercial development here in Tusayan," said Clarinda Vail, a spokeswoman for the Vote No on Tusayan Incorporation group.
Tauck Hosts its 10,000th Guest-Volunteer in Yellowstone National Park
September 4, 2008 - 4:32pm
Tauck World Discovery celebrated a unique milestone recently when it hosted the 10,000th participant in its award-winning guest-volunteer program in Yellowstone National Park. The 10,000th volunteer was in one of three Tauck tour groups working in the Park over the weekend of July 19 - 20. The volunteers each donated a portion of their vacation time with Tauck, an escorted tour operator, to work on preservation and beautification projects in Yellowstone National Park.
September 4, 2008 - 4:32pm
Tauck World Discovery celebrated a unique milestone recently when it hosted the 10,000th participant in its award-winning guest-volunteer program in Yellowstone National Park. The 10,000th volunteer was in one of three Tauck tour groups working in the Park over the weekend of July 19 - 20. The volunteers each donated a portion of their vacation time with Tauck, an escorted tour operator, to work on preservation and beautification projects in Yellowstone National Park.
Dupuyer Elementary School Offering Students Unique Learning Experiences
September 4, 2008 - 4:24pm
Dupuyer students started class Wednesday, Aug. 27, and though their numbers are way down from last year, teacher Lydia Mild has some special educational treats for her five students. To kick off the year, the Dupuyer students are doing a comparison unit between Yellowstone National Park and Glacier National Park. According to Mild, the unit will cover migratory trails, native tribes and many other aspects of the parks.
September 4, 2008 - 4:24pm
Dupuyer students started class Wednesday, Aug. 27, and though their numbers are way down from last year, teacher Lydia Mild has some special educational treats for her five students. To kick off the year, the Dupuyer students are doing a comparison unit between Yellowstone National Park and Glacier National Park. According to Mild, the unit will cover migratory trails, native tribes and many other aspects of the parks.
Boston Trustees Discuss Township Issues
September 4, 2008 - 3:52pm
Boston Township Trustee Gerald Ritch told board members at the Aug. 27 meeting that it appeared unlikely the township could obtain state Issue I grant money to repair or replace failed septic systems of some township businesses. Ritch said a Summit County official told him Coventry Township was able to obtain money in a similar situation, but septic systems are not considered infrastructure, making it unlikely township businesses would qualify.
September 4, 2008 - 3:52pm
Boston Township Trustee Gerald Ritch told board members at the Aug. 27 meeting that it appeared unlikely the township could obtain state Issue I grant money to repair or replace failed septic systems of some township businesses. Ritch said a Summit County official told him Coventry Township was able to obtain money in a similar situation, but septic systems are not considered infrastructure, making it unlikely township businesses would qualify.
