Grand Teton National Park
310,000
Acres
3.3 million/year
Annual Visitors
$35
Entry Fee
June through September
Best Time to Visit
National Park Service
National Park
Grand Teton was first established in 1929, then expanded significantly in 1950 to include the Jackson Hole valley. The Teton Range rises abruptly more than 7,000 feet from the valley floor with almost no foothills, topped by the 13,770-foot Grand Teton.
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When to Visit Grand Teton
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Jan
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Feb
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Mar
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Apr
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May
47°
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38°
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Jul Best
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Aug Best
38°
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Sep Best
47°
18°
Heavy
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Oct
59°
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Nov
70°
44°
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Open
Dec
79°
54°
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Campgrounds in Grand Teton
Colter Bay Campground
$59/nightThis large campground is in a lodgepole pine forest near Colter Bay Village. While not on the shores of Jackson Lake, a short stroll leads...
Reserve a SiteColter Bay RV Park
$117/nightThis RV Park provides full hookups for campers in the park. It is in a lodgepole pine forest near Colter Bay Village. While not on...
Reserve a SiteColter Bay Tent Village
$104/nightThe Colter Bay Tent Village at Colter Bay Village is set amidst towering lodgepole pines just a short, picturesque stroll away from Jackson Lake. The...
Reserve a SiteGros 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...
Reserve a SiteHeadwaters Campground
$59/nightThis campground has facilities for both tent campers and RVs. Located within the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway, Flagg Ranch is only two miles...
Reserve a SiteJenny Lake Campground
$56/nightThis small campground is a few hundred yards from the east shore of Jenny Lake. The campground straddles a glacial moraine covered with an open...
Reserve a SiteLizard Creek Campground
$49/nightThis rustic campground is in a remote part of Grand Teton National Park. The campground is 11 miles south of Yellowstone and eight miles north...
Reserve a SiteSignal Mountain Campground
$55/nightThis campground is in an open lodgepole pine forest near the Signal Mountain Lodge. Some sites lie just above Jackson Lake, and other sites are...
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Trail Map
Grand Teton National Geographic Trails Illustrated
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Guidebook
Grand Teton field guide with trail details and planning info
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Hotels Near Grand Teton
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America the Beautiful Pass
$80/year. Covers entrance fees at all 2,000+ federal recreation sites.
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Bear Spray
Required carry in grizzly country. Practice the quick-draw before you need it.
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Trekking Poles
Save your knees on steep descents and river crossings.
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Rain Jacket
Mountain weather turns fast. Pack a shell even on clear mornings.
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Getting to Grand Teton
Gateway Towns
- Jackson, WY
- Moose, WY
- Moran, WY
Nearest Airports
- JAC Jackson Hole Airport 10 mi
- IDA Idaho Falls Regional 90 mi
- SLC Salt Lake City International 275 mi
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