Grand Teton National Park covers 310,044 acres in Wyoming. It became a national park on February 26, 1929, the 18th of today’s 64 parks to get that title. It recorded 3,800,648 recreation visits in 2025, the 8th most of the 63 parks with a 2025 count.
Today at Grand Teton
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In the park service’s words
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.
From the National Park Service (public domain).
Entrance fee and passes
The standard entrance pass is $35 per vehicle. Park entrance fee for 7 days for a private, non-commercial vehicle.
The $80 America the Beautiful pass for U.S. residents covers this fee and everyone in your car. It pays for itself after 3 visits at this price, and it is accepted at every national park.
Visitors who are not U.S. residents pay a $100 nonresident fee per person age 16 and older here, on top of the entrance fee, unless they hold the $250 nonresident annual pass. Grand Teton is one of the 11 parks that charge it. See nonresident fees.
Entrance is free for U.S. residents on the 2026 fee-free days.
Best time to visit
- Best time to visit Grand Teton: May, June and September. The weather is at its most comfortable then, and crowds are lighter than at the peak.
- Busiest month: July, with about 740,079 visits in a typical recent year. That is 2.9 times as many as October.
- Quietest month: November (49,344 visits), when weather or closures keep most people away.
Bar height: visitors that month, compared with the busiest month. Temperatures: average daily high and low (°F); rain and snow: monthly averages. Best marks the months we suggest.
More detail: the best time to visit Grand Teton, month by month.
Plan your visit
- Best time to visit: crowds and weather month by month
- Itinerary: ready-made plans for 1 to 3 days
- Things to do: 41 hikes and 12 other activities
- Camping, RVs and lodging: 8 campgrounds, 7 lodges
- Getting there: Nearest gas to Craig Thomas Discovery & Visitor Center: Sinclair, 0.5 miles away. Closest airport Jackson Hole Airport (15 mi)
- Know before you go: safety, what to pack and what to leave at home
Popular hikes
- Taggart Lake (1 to 2 Hours): Get spectacular views of the Teton Range on this easy hike to Taggart Lake.
- Phelps Lake Loop (3 to 5 Hours): Circle Phelps Lake and get views of Death Canyon and the Teton Range on this moderate hike.
- Lake Creek - Woodland Trail Loop (1 to 3 Hours): Take an easy hike to the shore of Phelps Lake.
- Hermitage Point (4 to 7 Hours): Take a moderately strenuous day or overnight hike to Hermitage Point for views of Jackson Lake and the Teton Range.
- Aspen Ridge - Boulder Ridge (3 to 5 Hours): Travel through aspens and boulders as you hike to Phelps Lake on this loop trail.
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Weather, in the park service’s words
The park service says:
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.
From the National Park Service (public domain).
Nearby national parks by road
- Yellowstone (Wyoming, Montana and Idaho): about 1 h 40 min by car (57 miles)
- Wind Cave (South Dakota): about 9 h 10 min by car (479 miles)
- Capitol Reef (Utah): about 9 h 45 min by car (484 miles)
- Rocky Mountain (Colorado): about 9 h 50 min by car (504 miles)
Drive times run between the closest visitor centers of each pair, estimated with OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap roads. Link several parks with the road trip planner.
Sources
Last checked 1 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to enter Grand Teton National Park?
The standard entrance pass is $35 per vehicle. Park entrance fee for 7 days for a private, non-commercial vehicle. Non-U.S. residents also pay a $100 per person nonresident fee unless they have the $250 nonresident annual pass.
What state is Grand Teton National Park in?
Wyoming.
When did Grand Teton become a national park?
February 26, 1929.
How many people visit Grand Teton?
3,800,648 recreation visits were counted in 2025.
When is the best time to visit Grand Teton?
May, June and September. July is the busiest month and October the quietest while the park is fully open.
