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Grand Teton National Park

Moose, WY

Grand Teton National Park

Eight campgrounds and backcountry access in one of the West's most dramatic mountain parks.

North Fork Cascade Canyon
String Lake Canoes
Winter Sunrise on the Teton Range
Lake Solitude with the Cathedral Group
Grizzly Bear
Grizzly Bear
Lake Solitude with the Cathedral Group
Winter Sunrise on the Teton Range
Oxbow Bend and Mount Moran
Mount Moran, Grand Teton National Park
Visitors at the Snake River Overlook
Schwabacher Landing
John Moulton Barn at Mormon Row
John Moulton Barn at Mormon Row
American Pika (Ochotona princeps)
Moose
Moose
Visitors at the Snake River Overlook
Schwabacher Landing
North Fork Cascade Canyon
Arrowleaf Balsamroot
Arrowleaf Balsamroot
Oxbow Bend and Mount Moran

Grand Teton National Park spans the dramatic Teton Range and Jackson Hole valley in northwestern Wyoming, where jagged peaks rise sharply above pristine lakes and glacial valleys. This is a premier destination for alpine camping, day hiking, scenic driving, and backcountry exploration, drawing visitors who want both roadside access to mountain scenery and deep wilderness adventures.

The park offers eight campgrounds—Colter Bay Campground, Colter Bay RV Park, Colter Bay Tent Village, Gros Ventre Campground, Headwaters Campground at Flagg Ranch, Jenny Lake Campground, Lizard Creek Campground, and Signal Mountain Campground—plus Grand Teton National Park Backcountry Permits for multi-day wilderness trips throughout the park's backcountry.

Summer and early fall are peak seasons as high passes and backcountry routes clear of snow. The park sits near the town of Moose, making it accessible for both day trips and extended stays. No park-wide permit is required simply to visit or camp, though backcountry use follows its own permitting process.

Common Questions

What visitors most often want to know about Grand Teton National Park.

Do I need a permit to visit Grand Teton National Park?

No permit is required to visit Grand Teton National Park. You can enter freely to explore the park's lakes, trails, and wildlife.

What campgrounds are available in Grand Teton National Park?

Grand Teton has 8 campsites spread across multiple locations: Colter Bay Campground, Colter Bay RV Park, Colter Bay Tent Village, Gros Ventre Campground, Headwaters Campground at Flagg Ranch, Jenny Lake Campground, Lizard Creek Campground, and Signal Mountain Campground. Open Canyon tracks availability at these locations to help you plan your stay.

Can I camp in the backcountry at Grand Teton?

Yes, Grand Teton National Park contains a Wilderness Area and offers backcountry camping through the Grand Teton National Park Backcountry Permits system. You can check permit availability and plan your wilderness trip through Open Canyon.

Where is Grand Teton National Park located?

Grand Teton National Park is located in Wyoming near Moose. The park sits in the Jackson Hole valley at the base of the Teton Range.