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General Information

Official Grand Teton National Park Service website: Must See. The most in-depth information about Grand Teton national park, especially trip planner.

National Geographic guide to Grand Teton National Park website, very concise and clear.

"Unofficial" Grand Teton National Park website Hosted by John William Uhler. Very detail information.


When to Go

Best visit time -- September and early October: pleasant weather and less crowded.

Grand Teton four season climate.

Ten day forecast and sunset/sunrise time.
Five days weather forest with local radar.


Itineraries

At least one to two days:
Teton Park Road & Jenny Lake Loop -- At least a half day, 17 Miles.
Jackson Lake -- At least a half day, 30 Miles.

If you only have one day?

Five Perfect Days Ultimate Adventure Itinerary.


Accommodations

Camping:

There are 5 campgrounds in Grand Teton National Park operated by National Park Service. All first come first serve.

Colter Bay, Gros Ventre, Jenny Lake, Signal Mountain Campground are open from later May to October, Lizard Creek Campground is open from mid June to early September.

Flagg Ranch is A concession operated campground, Close and open dates are weather dependent. On-line reservation request.

Official campground list and information.

All backcountry camping and mountain climbing requires a permit. Backcountry camping permits are issued free of charge to walk-ins on a first-come, first-served basis. Permits can be obtained at the Moose and Colter Bay visitor centers, and at the Jenny Lake Ranger Station.


Lodges and Hotels:


Inside the park

Colter Bay Cabins and Tent Village, Jackson Lake Lodge, Jenny Lake Lodge:
are operated by Grand Teton Lodge Co. Lodge map and On-line reservation

Dornan's Spur Ranch Cabins:
open whole year. Phone reservation: 307-733-2522.

Flagg Ranch Resort:
open mid May to mid September. On-line reservation request.

Signal Mountain Lodge:
open mid May to mid October. On-line reservation request.

Triangle X Ranch:
open whole year. Summer weekly rate. Phone reservation: (307) 733-2183.

American Alpine Club Climbers' Ranch:
open from the mid of June through the mid of September. offers dormitory-style accommodations in small log cabins that sleep 4-8 people each. First come first serve.
Also Other lodgings near major climbing areas.

Gateway outside the park

Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce (south of park).


Driving

Driving directions from Salt Lake City (UT), Denver (CO).

Park Road Construction.
Wyoming Road Report.


Scenic Drive:

Centennial Byway Scenic Drive: 162 Miles, 1 day.
Logan Canyon Scenic Drive: 40 Miles, 1 to 2 hours.
Northwest Corner: 525 Miles, 3 days.

This Grand Teton National Park Travel Vacation Guide site was most recently updated on 02/04/05. Keywords: Grand Teton National Park.