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Grand Teton National Park

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Grand Teton National Park

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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.

Activities: Arts and Culture · Auto and ATV · Backcountry Camping · Backcountry Hiking · Biking · Birdwatching · Boat Tour · Boating · Bookstore and Park Store · Camping · Canoe or Kayak Camping · Canoeing · Car or Front Country Camping · Climbing · Cross-Country Skiing · Cultural Demonstrations · Dining · Fishing · Fly Fishing · Food · Freshwater Fishing · Front-Country Hiking · Group Camping · Guided Tours · Hiking · Horse Camping (see also Horse/Stock Use) · Horse Camping (see also camping) · Horse Trekking · Horseback Riding · Hunting · Hunting and Gathering · Ice Climbing · Junior Ranger Program · Kayaking · Motorized Boating · Mountain Climbing · Off-Trail Permitted Hiking · Paddling · RV Camping · Road Biking · Rock Climbing · Sailing · Scenic Driving · Self-Guided Tours - Auto · Shopping · Skiing · Snow Play · Snowmobiling · Snowshoeing · Stand Up Paddleboarding · Water Skiing · Wildlife Watching

Published entrance fees

Entrance - Private Vehicle

$35 · Park entrance fee for 7 days for a private, non-commercial vehicle.

Entrance - Motorcycle

$30 · Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers.

Entrance - Per Person

$20 · Park entrance fee for 7 days for each visitor 16 years and older entering by foot, bicycle, ski, etc.

Commercial Entrance - Sedan

$25 · 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. 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 · Based 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 · Based 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 · Based 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 · Schools 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 Education Fee Waiver page.

Nonresident

$100 · Each 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.

Published passes

Annual Entrance - Park

$70 · Pass 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.

Published 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.

Fees, facilities and activities are the 2026-10-03 NPS snapshot. Historical visitation describes recorded visits, not crowding forecasts or present conditions.

Plan your visit

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.

Campgrounds (8)

• Colter Bay Campground
• Colter Bay RV Park
• Colter Bay Tent Village
• Gros Ventre Campground
• Headwaters Campground
• Jenny Lake Campground
• Lizard Creek Campground
• Signal Mountain Campground

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