Grand Teton National Park Information

Grand Teton National Park offers one of America’s most spectacular mountain vistas. The rugged peaks of the Teton Range provide the backdrop to the valley with the meandering Snake River.

The Teton Range is comprised of the Grand, Middle and South Tetons. The neighboring peaks of Mount Moran, Mount Owen, and Teewinot also provide for spectacular views.

Grand Teton National Park was established in 1929 and encompasses almost 310,000 acres.

The park is located in the northwest corner of Wyoming north of the nearby town of Jackson. 

Grand Teton National Park also lies just south of world famous Yellowstone National Park.

There is perhaps no other park in the United States that offers such an iconic and breathtaking view upon arrival. 

The majestic Teton Mountains rise dramatically above all other landscape features and are flanked by beautiful rocky mountain lakes and rivers. 

The highest peak is named the Grand Teton and is located in the center of the park’s rugged skyline.

Grand Teton National Park Hotels and Lodging

There are hotel and cabin accomodations within Grand Teton National Park. Two of the most popular places to stay are at Jackson Lake Lodge and Jenny Lake Lodge. Both lodges offer you spectacular views of the Grand Teton Mountains and easy access to the beautiful lakes.

Grand Teton National Park lodging fills up quickly, so you will want to make your hotel reservations as soon as possible. Click here for more Grand Teton National Park Lodging information, including checking room rates, availability, and making hotel reservations.

Exum Mountain Guides and Hiking Trips

Exum Mountain Guides offer rock climbing instruction and guided mountain climbing trips in Grand Teton National Park and in other adjacent climbing and mountaineering areas.

Exum Mountain Guides are the oldest guide service in North America and the most prestigious mountaineering company still in operation today. 

Exum Mountain Guides has guided hikes and climbs in Grand Teton National Park for almost 80 years. Hikers, trekkers and climbers of all ages have reached the summits of Grand Teton’s peaks after only two days of instruction and while enjoying a memorable stay in some of North America’s wildest country. 

Both the Grand Teton Climbing Ranch (about 3 miles from Exum) and the Alpine House in the Teton Village (about 20 miles from Exum) are great options for lodging while on your climbing trip.

World Class Fly Fishing in Grand Teton National Park

The world renowned Snake River which is full pf wild trout winds its way around Grand Teton National Park.  Fly Fishing in Grand Teton National Park is an exciting experience. Both park lakes and streams offer excellent fly fishing opportunities. Cutthroat, brown, rainbow, and lake trout can all be caught in the park's rivers, streams, riffles and lakes. 

Fly fishing in Grand Teton National Park is not only a treat for the tired soul it is also a feast for the traveler’s eyes. The clear and cold Snake River winds through the Jackson Hole valley under the towering Grand Teton Mountains and there is not a more scenic place to fish with a fly. 

At the base of the Teton Range in Grand Teton National Park there are seven mountain lakes that support wild trout populations.  These jewel-like alpine lakes are Phelps, Bradley, Taggert, Jenny, String, Leigh and Jackson Lakes. Over 100 other alpine and backcountry lakes are also in the Teton Range.  Best bets are dry fly fishing with a bright orange stimulator fly or with a parachute Adams.  Don’t forget to try streamers in the large riffles as large and hungry trout are often landed in these areas.

Be Prepared For The Weather In Grand Teton National Park

The weather in the Tetons can change in a moments notice. Expect typical mountain and valley weather that can be sunny in the moring and thunder storms in the afternoon. You should be prepared to have a jacket handy anytime during the summer. Click here for Grand Teton National Park weather forecast and summary.

Grand Teton National Park Wildlife

Grand Teton National Park’s iconic experience is viewing large elk and bison herds.   The migratory elk herd of Jackson Hole is world renowned.  The elk herd annually migrates form the high country of the Tetons and nearby Yellowstone to the lower reaches of Grand Teton National Park and the National Elk Refuge.  This elk herd spends the winter in the open grassland winter ranges.  Bison also can be viewed, often right along side of the elk herd.  Wolves are often spotted near this large herd of migratory elk.  If you are lucky you may also be available to spot a black or grizzly bear during your visit.  Both species of bear thrive in Grand Teton National Park. Click here for more information about wildlife in Grand Teton National Park and great places to observe wildlife.