Bear country
Wildlife risk
3/3
Entrances open
6 areas
Campgrounds
$35
7-day fee
13,775 ft
Grand Teton peak
1 live
Camera
Wildlife & Backcountry SafetyBear & moose country▾
Park Entrances & Fees3 open · $35▾
Moose Entrance
Usually Open
South entrance via US-26/89/191 from Jackson, WY
Closest entrance to Jackson and the airport. Home to the Craig Thomas Discovery & Visitor Center — the park's main visitor hub.
💡 Busiest entrance in summer — arrive before 9 AM for easier parking at Jenny Lake and String Lake.
NPS directions ↗
Moran Entrance
Usually Open
US-26/287, via Dubois & Togwotee Pass (east side)
Enters near Oxbow Bend and Jackson Lake. Also the connector toward the John D. Rockefeller Jr. Memorial Parkway and Yellowstone's South Entrance.
💡 Togwotee Pass (9,658 ft) can see snow even in summer — check conditions before an early or late-season trip.
NPS directions ↗
Granite Canyon / South Boundary
Usually Open
Teton Park Road / Moose-Wilson Road
Scenic, slower approach past Death Canyon and Laurance S. Rockefeller Preserve. RVs and trailers prohibited on Moose-Wilson Road.
💡 Frequent bear activity along Moose-Wilson Road — expect wildlife-jam slowdowns.
NPS directions ↗
Campground Availability6 areas▾
Jenny Lake Campground Reservation Only ▾
TypeTent only, no RVs
2026 SeasonOpened ~May 8
NotesSmallest & most sought-after campground — books out almost instantly on Recreation.gov's 6-month rolling window
Book on Recreation.gov ↗
Signal Mountain Campground Reservation Only ▾
LocationJackson Lake shoreline
2026 SeasonOpened ~May 8
NotesNear Signal Mountain Lodge & boat launch — sites for tents, RVs & trailers
Campground details ↗
Colter Bay Campground & RV Park Reservation Only ▾
2026 SeasonRV Park ~May 4 · Campground ~May 21
NotesLargest campground complex — full hookups available at the RV Park, near Colter Bay Visitor Center & marina
Campground details ↗
Gros Ventre Campground Reservation Only ▾
LocationSoutheast park, near Kelly, WY
2026 SeasonOpened ~April 27 — earliest opener
NotesLargest single campground; quieter & less mountain-view focused than Jenny Lake or Signal Mountain
Campground details ↗
Lizard Creek Campground Reservation Only ▾
LocationNorth end of Jackson Lake
2026 SeasonOpened ~June 12 — latest opener
NotesClosest campground to the Yellowstone / Rockefeller Parkway boundary
Campground details ↗
Headwaters Campground (Flagg Ranch) Reservation Only ▾
LocationJohn D. Rockefeller Jr. Memorial Parkway
OperatorConcessioner-run (Flagg Ranch)
NotesSits on the corridor connecting Grand Teton to Yellowstone's South Entrance
Campground details ↗
Landmarks & Viewpoints11 stops▾
Jenny Lake Area4 stops▾
Jenny LakeEasy shoreline trail · shuttle boat across the lake~2 hrs loop
Hidden Falls & Inspiration PointModerate · via boat shuttle + short climb~2–3 hrs
String LakeEasy · calm water, paddling & swimming~1.5 hrs loop
Cathedral Group TurnoutRoadside overlook · classic peak view~10 min
Photography & Wildlife Stops3 stops▾
Schwabacher's LandingEasy · classic Teton reflection shot at sunrise~30–45 min
Oxbow BendRoadside pullout · moose, elk, waterfowl, Mt. Moran reflection~20 min
Mormon Row Historic DistrictEasy · iconic barns against the Teton skyline~30 min
Rivers & Lakes4 stops▾
Snake RiverScenic float trips, fishing & wildlife viewingHalf/full-day floats
Jackson LakeLargest lake in the park · boating & marina at Colter BayVaries
Leigh LakeModerate hike/paddle · quieter than Jenny/String Lake~2–3 hrs
Cathedral Group / Teton RangeGrand Teton, Mt. Owen, Teewinot — technical alpine climbingPermit for overnight backcountry
Stargazing & Night SkyDark Sky Community▾
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Grand Teton itself does not currently hold a formal DarkSky International park certification, but the surrounding Teton County, WY became the world's first International Dark Sky Community in 2025, and the park's remote valley floor still delivers exceptionally dark, low-light-pollution skies. Good viewing spots away from Jackson's glow include String Lake, Mormon Row & Cascade Canyon trailhead. Best on new-moon nights — bring layers, as mountain nights stay cold even in summer. NPS night sky info ↗
Snake River ConditionsUSGS live gauge▾
Park Contact Information