Address
103 Headquarters Loop
Moose, WY 83012
United States
Support
Phone: 307-739-3300
Phone: 307-739-3399
Email: gta.info@grandtetonassociation.org (Grand Teton Assn)
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Aboutย Grand Teton National Park
Grand Teton National Park is a vast and scenic national park situated in northwestern Wyoming, US. Spread across 310,000 acres, the park is named after the mountain Grand Teton which is the tallest mountain there at 13,775 feet. One of the top ten most visited national parks in the US, Grand Teton National Park receives more than 3 million people each year. Established in 1929, visitors to the park enjoy a number of recreational activities like fishing, hiking, boating, biking, rafting, skiing and mountaineering. It is home to a variety of wildlife, including 300 bird species, and a large number of fish and amphibian species. Some of the popular destinations include Snake River, Hanging Canyon, Solitude Lake, Cascade Canyon, to name a few. Apparently Grand Tenton is home to someย of the most ancient rocks found in any national park in the US. The oldest rocks are nearly 2.7bn years old. Interestingly, Grand Teton is the only US national park with a commercial airport. The Jackson Hole Airport is part of the Jackson Hole National Monument.
Visitors can learn about the park on the official website of National Park Service. You can see photos, watch videos, read news, know the history and get an overview of the education programs. The summer and fall ranger-led programs are found under the Calendar section. Visit the Maps section to get the park map and get driving directions. Grand Teton National Park is open throughout the year. The operating hours of visitor centers will only be between 9am to 7pm. You can reach the visitor center for help with camping, tour or accommodation. The visitor centers include Craig Thomas Discovery Visitor Center, Jenny Lake Visitor Center, Colter Bay Visitor Center, Laurance S. Rockefeller Preserve Center, Jenny Lake Ranger Station and Flagg Ranch Information Station. As for campgrounds, you will find the Gros Ventre Campground, Jenny Lake Campground, Signal Mountain Campground, Lizard Creek Campground, Colter Bay Campground and Headwaters Campground.
There is an entrance fee for private vehicle, motorcycle and hiker/biker. The park entrance fee is valid for 7 days. There is annual pass for those who want access throughout the year. The pass is valid for pass holder and accompanying passengers in a single vehicle. Note that you will need a permit for photography, weddings and organizing special events. For more information or queries on tickets, schedule, tours, ranger programs, accommodation, career/jobs, or others, reach the Grand Teton National Park support.