Jagged, dramatic peaks rising straight up from the valley floor at Jackson Hole, with world-class wildlife viewing and reflective lakes like Jenny and Jackson.

Park Pass

Join the National Parks Club

1 to 2 days covers the main scenic drives and lake overlooks, while 4 or more lets you add real hiking and wildlife-watching time.

No special permit is required for general park entry.

Jackson and Moose are the main gateway towns, with Jackson offering the fuller range of lodging and dining.

The entrance fee is $35/vehicle (7-day) — a $100/person nonresident surcharge applies (2026) — or purchase a National Parks Yearly Pass.

Why Visit?:

Grand Teton's peaks rise straight up from the valley floor with almost no foothills in between, which makes for one of the most dramatic mountain skylines in the country — especially reflected in Jenny Lake or Jackson Lake on a calm morning. It's also some of the best wildlife-viewing country in the Lower 48, with regular sightings of moose, elk, bison, and the occasional grizzly.

Being just an hour from Yellowstone makes Grand Teton an easy, natural add-on for anyone already planning a Yellowstone trip, rather than a separate destination.

Things to Do:

Driving the Teton Park Road with stops at Jenny Lake and Oxbow Bend (best at sunrise for wildlife and reflections) is the essential introduction. The Jenny Lake Loop or a boat shuttle across the lake to Hidden Falls and Inspiration Point is a great moderate hike with a big payoff.

Dawn and dusk drives along the valley roads are prime wildlife-viewing windows — keep a respectful distance and binoculars handy, since moose and elk sightings here are genuinely common.

Get the Full Itinerary

Closest airports: Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) is unique in that it's actually located inside the park itself, making this one of the most convenient national park airports in the country.

Nearby Attractions:

Yellowstone is just an hour north and almost always paired with a Grand Teton visit, and the town of Jackson offers galleries, dining, and the National Museum of Wildlife Art if you want a break from the trails.