Grand Teton National Park — Visitor Information

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Grand Teton sits just south of Yellowstone, and travelers moving between the two pay separate entrance fees for each. No vehicle reservation is needed here, but backcountry camping and any boat on park waters both require their own permits. Here's what to know before you go.

Page content last verified: July 2026

Check current conditions before you go: 2026 road construction has closed the Death Canyon Trailhead and part of the Taggart Trail, and other conditions change quickly — always check the official Grand Teton Alerts & Conditions page first.
Quick Facts
Location
Moose, Wyoming
Entrance Fee
$35 / vehicle, 7 days
Reservation Needed to Enter?
No
Payment
Cashless — credit/debit only
Permit Needed For
Backcountry camping, any boat/watercraft
Yellowstone Note
Separate entrance fee if continuing north

Visitor Centers

Tap a visitor center for its official NPS hours & facility info.

Craig Thomas Discovery & Visitor Center
In Moose — the park's main hub, with permit desks and exhibits on Teton geology and wildlife.
Colter Bay Visitor Center
On Jackson Lake — seasonal, with a boat permit desk and Indian arts museum.
Jenny Lake Ranger Station
Seasonal — the go-to stop for climbing and backcountry information.

Hours vary seasonally — confirm current hours on the official NPS visitor centers page before you go.

Entrance Fees & Passes

Every vehicle entering Grand Teton needs a park pass — the park is cashless, so bring a credit or debit card.

  • Private vehicle: $35, valid 7 days (covers all passengers)
  • Motorcycle: $30, valid 7 days
  • Per person (on foot/bike, age 16+): $20, valid 7 days
  • Grand Teton Annual Pass: $70 (Grand Teton only)
  • America the Beautiful Annual Pass: $80 — covers Grand Teton and every other federal fee site

Note: traveling between Grand Teton and Yellowstone means paying each park's entrance fee separately. Non-U.S. residents (age 16+) pay an additional $100/person fee unless entering with an Annual or America the Beautiful pass.

Free Entrance Days (2026)

Feb 16 · May 25 · Jun 14 · Jul 3–5 · Aug 25 (NPS's 110th birthday) · Sep 17 · Oct 27 · Nov 11

Every Kid Outdoors — Free 4th Grade Pass

Every U.S. 4th grader (and their family, in the same vehicle) can get a free annual pass covering entrance to Grand Teton and every other federal fee site. Get it at everykidoutdoors.gov or at any entrance station.

Permits & Reservations

You do not need a permit to enter the park or day-hike. You do need one for:

Backcountry Camping

Every overnight stay in the backcountry — lakeshore sites, Teton Crest Trail zones, Garnet Canyon, or the Northern Canyons — requires a permit. Demand is high in summer, so flexibility on dates and sites helps.

Boating

Every watercraft — motorized or not, including kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards — needs a Grand Teton Boat Permit plus a Wyoming Aquatic Invasive Species decal. Fees run $25 (non-motorized) to $75 (motorized).

Campgrounds & RV Options

All 7 park campgrounds are reservation-only, bookable up to 6 months ahead via recreation.gov. Max stay is 7 days at Jenny Lake, 14 days elsewhere, and 30 days/year park-wide. Fees change year to year — use the link below for current pricing.

Gros Ventre Campground
Park's largest, near the southern Gros Ventre entrance. 279 standard + 39 electric hookup + 4 group sites. RVs up to 45 ft. Limited dump station.
Jenny Lake Campground
Near Jenny Lake and the main trailheads. Tents only — 51 standard + 10 hiker/biker sites, no RVs. Pay showers nearby.
Signal Mountain Campground
On Jackson Lake near Signal Mountain. 56 standard + 25 electric hookup sites. RVs up to 30 ft. Dump station, pay showers/laundry.
Colter Bay Campground
Near Colter Bay Village on Jackson Lake. 324 standard + 13 electric + 10 hiker/biker + 10 group sites. RVs up to 45 ft. Dump station, pay showers/laundry.
Colter Bay RV Park
Full hookups only, at Colter Bay Village. 102 pull-through + 10 back-in sites. No fire grates. Pay showers/laundry.
Colter Bay Tent Village
66 canvas tent cabins at Colter Bay, each with 4 bunks and a wood stove. Pay showers/laundry nearby.
Lizard Creek Campground
Northernmost campground, near the John D. Rockefeller Jr. Memorial Parkway. 60 standard sites. RVs up to 30 ft.
Headwaters Campground & RV Park
Near Flagg Ranch, between Grand Teton and Yellowstone. 34 standard + 97 full hookup pull-through sites + 40 camper cabins. RVs up to 45 ft. Showers included.

In-park lodging (cabins, lodges) is booked separately — see Lodging reservations.

Good to Know

  • No park shuttle: Grand Teton is self-drive — build in extra time for 2026 road construction delays.
  • Bear country: carry bear spray and store food/scented items in approved bear-resistant canisters, available on loan from the park.
  • Snow lingers: valley trails clear by mid-June, canyon trails by late July — check current trail conditions before a backcountry trip.
  • Cell service: limited outside developed areas.

More National Parks

See our other National Park visitor guides, or browse the full National Parks guide.

Fees, permit demand, boating rules, and road construction schedules change from year to year. This page is a starting point for trip planning — always confirm current details on the official Grand Teton National Park site before you go.

Sources: NPS – Fees & Passes · NPS – Visitor Centers · NPS – Backcountry Camping · NPS – Boating · NPS – Camping · NPS – Current Conditions & Alerts

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