Directions - Grand Teton National Park (U.S. National Park Service) Directions BY CAR Grand Teton National Park is located in northwestern Wyoming; north of the town of Jackson, Wyoming and south of Yellowstone National Park. From Salt Lake City, Utah (approximately 290 miles/5-6 hours): 1) I-15 to Idaho Falls. 2) US 26 to Swan Valley. 3) ID 31 over Pine Creek Pass to Victor. 4) ID 33 to WY 22 over Teton Pass, through Wilson to Jackson. You will see a sign in Swan Valley directing you to Jackson via US26 to Alpine Junction, ignore the sign and follow the signs to Victor/Driggs, Idaho. If you would like to avoid the 10% grade of Teton Pass: 1) US 26 from Idaho Falls to Swan Valley. 2) Continue on US 26 to Alpine Junction. 3) US 26/89 to Hoback Junction. US 26/89/191 to Jackson. OR 1) I-80 to Evanston.

2) WY 89/UT 16 to Woodruff, Randolph, and Sage Creek Junction. 3) US 30/WY 89 to Cokeville and then Border. 4) Continue on WY 89 to Afton, and then to Alpine Junction. 5) US 26/89 to Hoback Junction. 6) US 26/89/191 to Jackson. From Denver, Colorado (approximately 550 miles/9-10 hours) 1) I-25N to Cheyenne. 2) I-80W through Laramie to Rock Springs. 3) US 191 North through Pinedale. 4) US 191 to Hoback Junction. 5) US 189/191 to Jackson. OR 1) I-25N to Fort Collins. 2) US 287 North to Laramie. 3) I-80W to Rawlins. 4) US 287 to Muddy Gap Junction. 5) Continue on US 287 to Jeffrey City, Lander, Fort Washakie, Crowheart, and Dubois.

6) US 26/287 over Togwotee Pass to Moran. 7) US 26/89/191 to Jackson. SHUTTLE SERVICES Shuttle services to and from Jackson are available from Salt Lake City, Utah; Pocatello, Idaho; and Idaho Falls, Idaho. Parks of the Northwest region of Wyoming Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area was established by an act of Congress on October 15, 1966, following the construction of the Yellowtail Dam by the Bureau of Reclamation. This dam, named after the famous Crow chairman Robert Yellowtail, harnessed the waters of the Bighorn River and turned this ........ more > Bighorn National Forest Located in north-central Wyoming, the Big Horn Mountains are a sister range of the Rocky Mountains. Conveniently located half-way between Mt. Rushmore and Yellowstone National Park, the Big Horns are a great vacation destination in themselves. No region in Wyoming is provided with a more diverse landscape ........ more > Grand Teton National Park Located in northwestern Wyoming, Grand Teton National Park protects stunning mountain scenery and a diverse array of wildlife.

The central feature of the park is the Teton Range an active, fault-block, 40-mile-long mountain front. The range includes eight peaks over 12,000 feet 3,658 m, including the ........ more > Hot Springs State Park Over colorful terraces along the Big Horn River at Thermopolis flows water from mineral hot springs, over 18,000 gallons every 24 hours at a constant temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit. The park has a free Bath House where the water is maintained at 104 degrees for theraputic bathing. Attendants ........ more > Shoshone National Forest The Shoshone National Forest was set aside in 1891 as part of the Yellowstone Timberland Reserve, making the Shoshone the first national forest in the United States. It consists of some 2.4 million acres of varied terrain ranging from sagebrush flats to rugged mountains. The higher mountains are snow-clad ........ more > Teton National Forest Located in Western Wyoming, the Bridger-Teton offers more than 3.4 million acres of public land for your outdoor recreation enjoyment.

With its pristine watersheds, abundant wildlife and immense wildlands, the Bridger-Teton National Forest comprises a large part of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem ........ more > Yellowstone National Park Long before any recorded human history in Yellowstone, a massive volcanic eruption spewed an immense volume of ash that covered all of the western U.S., much of the Midwest, northern Mexico and some areas of the eastern Pacific. The eruption dwarfed that of Mt. St. Helens in 1980 and left a caldera ........ more > Jump to Another Wyoming Region Yellowstone National Park travel guide - Wyoming - Montana Yellowstone National Park Yellowstone National Park Yellowstone National Park contains some of the strangest and most interesting geological features found anywhere in the world. This vast caldera or volcanic basin is the remnant of a giant volcano that blew its top many millennia ago. The area still sits atop a hot spot in the earth's crust and provides us with a unique opportunity to view a fascinating assortment of highly active geothermal phenomena. It is one of the few places on our planet where hot water and steam come bubbling, fizzing, gurgling, hissing and even exploding out of the earth at thousands of colorful mineral-encrusted hot springs and vents.

Cauldrons of mud bubble and splat their colorful liquid plasters to form large volcanic cones. Hundreds of geysers sleep in placid hot springs for hours or days, then at semi-regular intervals erupt into great plumes of hot water and steam rising hundreds of feet overhead before retiring to their tepid hibernation. You can find geysers in a few other locations around the world, but there are more active geysers in Yellowstone National Park than there are in every other location combined. © Michelle Leco / USATourist.com Yellowstone was the first National Park created by the US government in 1876 to preserve the natural beauty of this strange and beautiful place. Yellowstone was the first National Park created by the US government in 1876 to preserve the natural beauty of this strange and beautiful place. In addition to preserving its multitude of geothermal attractions, Yellowstone National Park serves as a refuge for a wide variety of native American wildlife. The last remaining herd of wild bison (buffalo) in the USA still peacefully roams the meadows of Yellowstone along with vast herds of wild elk, deer, moose, coyotes, eagles, bears and wolves.

You can easily spot many of these wild creatures from your car as you drive through the gorgeous scenery of Yellowstone. Located in northwestern Wyoming Yellowstone National Park is located in the northwestern corner of Wyoming along the borders of Montana and Idaho. It is not quite in the middle of nowhere, but it comes pretty close. Yellowstone is 75 miles north of Jackson Wyoming, 50 miles west of Cody Wyoming, 75 miles southeast of Bozeman Montana and 100 miles northeast of Idaho Falls Idaho. Each of those cities has an airport that can take you within a few hours drive of the park, but you definitely need a car to see all the attractions. At the western entry to the park, the village of West Yellowstone offers a nice selection of accommodations, stores, service stations and restaurants. At the northern entrance, the tiny town of Gardiner offers a few such amenities. Fortunately, the Park Service has provided a good selection of lodgings, restaurants, convenience stores and service stations at various locations within the park. Aside from that, there are not many signs of civilization in this part of the country.

The roads within the park are laid out as a double loop configuration (like a figure eight) with access roads entering from all major compass points. Each of the two intersecting loops is about 25 miles (40 km) in diameter with roads entering from the north, east, south and west, plus an additional entry from the northwest. There are six villages or service areas located near the intersections of the park roads. Each of the service areas has a park information center, a service station, a convenience store or grocery, a hotel or lodge and one or more restaurants. Some of them also have riding stables or boat launches. There are more than a dozen campgrounds scattered along the roads throughout the park and there are scores of picnic sites. Sightseeing is the major attraction Sightseeing is the number one attraction in Yellowstone National Park. As soon as you enter the park, you should slow down and drive carefully, because you will likely encounter other vehicles stopping in the middle of the road as they spot nearby wildlife. It may be a herd of elk grazing beside the road, a coyote prancing through a car park or even a gigantic bull bison meandering down the middle of the highway.

The local wild animals are so accustomed to visitors that they no longer fear humans. Unfortunately, this can be dangerous when naïve tourists approach within a few meters of a 2000 pound (1000 kg) bison. Yellowstone National Park is not a zoo and the animals are not tame. You must exercise caution when approaching the wild animals. The geothermal features are everywhere. As you drive throughout the park, you can see plumes of white steam rising from the fields, from the hillsides, from the edges of the lakes even from the bottoms of the rivers. Along the western half of the loop roads, there are eight geyser basins with as many as a dozen geysers and a hundred hot springs in each of them, but numerous other geothermal features are scattered throughout the entire park. The mud volcanoes and sulphur springs are concentrated near the eastern part of the loop and the gigantic buildups of calcium deposits known as the Mammoth Hot Springs are close to the northern entrance.

Old Faithful Geyser © Michelle Leco / USATourist.com The most famous geyser, known as "Old Faithful", is situated in front of the visitor's center and the lodges near the Upper Geyser Basin in the southwestern quadrant. The most famous geyser, known as "Old Faithful", is situated in front of the visitor's center and the lodges near the Upper Geyser Basin in the southwestern quadrant. It regularly erupts approximately every 90 minutes. When you visit that area, it is wise to first go to the park visitor's center and check on the estimated times of eruption for the local geysers. The park rangers usually post the expected eruption times for six or eight geysers that normally adhere to fixed cycles. With a bit of patience, you can time your sightseeing to catch several geyser eruptions. At each of the major geothermal areas and other attractions in the park, there are small boxes filled with interpretive brochures available for a 50-cents donation. They are excellent guides to the local features. Not all of the scenic attractions in Yellowstone are geothermal.

Near the eastern juncture of the two loop roads, the Yellowstone River has carved a magnificent gorge with two spectacular waterfalls through the multihued rock. It is known as the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone and is a favorite spot for photographers and sightseers. The surrounding rim of the ancient Yellowstone caldera is composed of many mountains rising to over 9,000 feet (3,000 m), and they provide plenty of alpine scenery and mountain hiking. The river valleys with their flat-bottomed meadows and vast wetlands are favorite haunts for the herds of bison and elk while the lakes and ponds provide ample forage for moose. Other activities in Yellowstone include hiking, backpacking and camping. There are campgrounds near each of the eight service areas within the park, plus a few in the more isolated areas. Hundreds of miles of hiking trails wend their way through the forests, mountains and plains of Yellowstone. Many of the trails are equipped with wilderness camping shelters for backpackers. Yellowstone Lake and Lewis Lake have boat launch ramps for boating. The Mammoth, Canyon Village and Tower Roosevelt Service Centers have riding stables where you can rent horses and participate in guided trail rides.

Mike's Yellowstone Tip: Last summer, park rangers had to destroy a grizzly bear in Yellowstone Park, because it had learned how to "open up" cars to get at the food and candy inside. The animal just inserted his powerful claws into the edge of the doorframe and peeled the metal away! This should help you understand how dangerous bears can be. Winter in Yellowstone © Michelle Leco / Tourist.com You can find geysers in a few other locations around the world, but there are more active geysers in Yellowstone National Park than there are in every other location combined. During the winter months, Yellowstone Park turns into a surreal wonderland of snow covered landscapes interspersed with boiling hot springs, columns of billowing white vapors and rivers of steaming waters. Herds of bison seek refuge from the arctic winds in the warm mists surrounding the tepid waters. You can visit this strange and beautiful land during the winter months, but you cannot drive your car there. Most roads in Yellowstone Park are closed from November through March. Fortunately, you can still gain access to the park via snow coach, snowmobile and on skis or snowshoes.

Tour guides operating out of West Yellowstone, Jackson, Dubois, Flagg Ranch and a few other locations offer trips into the park. The biggest concentration is located in West Yellowstone. In order to protect the fragile environment and the wildlife, the National Park Service strictly limits the number of visitors and the number of snow vehicles entering the park. Be sure to make reservations before attempting a winter-time visit to Yellowstone. Camping There are more than a dozen campgrounds within Yellowstone Park. A concessionaire that will accept reservations via mail or telephone operates five of the campgrounds inside the park. Check this web page for reservation information: yellowstonenational parklodges.com The remaining campgrounds within Yellowstone are operated by the National Park Service and are available on a first-come basis. During the busy summer season all of the campgrounds inside the park may fill, but you can usually find something outside of the park. There are more than a dozen private campgrounds located outside of the park near the various entries. Accommodations There are more than a dozen campgrounds within Yellowstone Park. A concessionaire that will accept reservations via mail or telephone operates five of the campgrounds inside the park.

Check this web page for reservation information: yellowstonenationalparklodges.com The remaining campgrounds within Yellowstone are operated by the National Park Service and are available on a first-come basis. During the busy summer season all of the campgrounds inside the park may fill, but you can usually find something outside of the park. There are more than a dozen private campgrounds located outside of the park near the various entries. In the area Grand Teton National Park is located adjacent to the southern border of Yellowstone. Actually, the southern exit from Yellowstone is the northern entry to Grand Teton. A single $20 entry fee provides you access to both national parks for a full week. There are vast National Forests surrounding both national parks. They provide hundreds of square miles of wilderness area for backpacking, hiking and camping. Big Sky Montana with its large ski resort is located 30 miles north of West Yellowstone and the Jackson Hole ski areas are located just south of Grand Teton National Park. Written by: Mike Leco Photo Description: Lower Falls in Yellowstone National Park Have a question? Post it on the USATourist Facebook Page .

More Information About Northwestern Wyoming About Our Corner of the World Park County and Cody, Wyoming Park County is typified by beautiful land in northwestern Wyoming. Enjoy many miles of open roads, rivers and wildlife. Energy, gas and agricultural production add to the county's economy. Park County enjoys a relatively mild climate and has surprisingly little rain or snowfall. Reports indicate approximately 300 days of sunshine per year in Park County. Park County has three towns: Cody, the county seat, has a population of approximately 9,000 and is a true western town. Its location, 52 miles east of Yellowstone National Park, makes it an ideal tourist town. The city of Powell is located in a valley between the Big Horn and Absaroka Mountains. Its population of approximately 6,000 people is supported by agriculture, energy and gas, and is the home of Northwest College. Meeteetse, an inviting community of approximately 350 residents is primarily an agricultural community with old western charm. Consider Cody if you are thinking of relocation, retirement or second home investments. The Cody real estate market is still affordable, but Cody is being discovered!

New homes are being built, new land subdivisions are planned and still the spirit of the old west is maintained. Cody has a resident population of approximately 9,000. However, the town seems much larger as visitors come from across the world. The climate is surprisingly temperate with very little snowfall and approximately 300 days of sunshine. Average high temperature in July is 85° F with average lows for July at 54° F. Average January high is 36° F with the average low for January at 12° F. Cody is a wonderful little city where nature, the arts and the old west combine to make a busy summer tourist town. Located just 52 miles east of Yellowstone National Park, there are an abundance of things to do. Arts and the nightly summer rodeo have a high priority in Cody. Don't miss the Buffalo Bill Historical Center museum which houses the largest collection of American firearms in the world. Also, at the museum you'll find a large Plains Indian Museum, Gallery of Western Art and Museum of Natural History. Visit Trail Town, a historic recreated old west town and attend the mock gun fights in downtown.

Golf at Olive Glenn 18-hold course or boat in nearby Buffalo Bill Reservoir. Cody was aptly named after Buffalo Bill Cody whose "Wild West Show", buffalo hunts, and military scouting made him world famous in the early 1900's. Buffalo Bill Cody was instrumental in the formation of the city of Cody, the Buffalo Bill Dam design and the Yellowstone area. Yellowstone National Park Located just 52 miles west of Cody, Yellowstone is Cody, Wyoming's playground. Established in 1872, Yellowstone is the world's first national park. There are over 950 miles of backcountry trails, leaving the remaining 97% of the park wilderness. With approximately 2.2 million acres and an elevation spanning from 5,282 feet to 11,358 feet, the variety of wildlife, geologic formations and foliage is truly spectacular to see. Visit Old Faithful geyser, Mammoth Hot Springs, and Yellowstone Lake. Watch for Big Horn Sheep, buffalo, moose, elk and both grizzly and black bears. It's not unusual to see these animals crossing the roads, so drive with caution. And have your camera ready!

You'll see nature as you've never seen it before. Old Faithful | geyser, Wyoming, United States | Britannica.com geyser, Wyoming, United States Wyoming Old Faithful, geyser , northwestern Wyoming , U.S. , located at the head of the Upper Geyser Basin in Yellowstone National Park . Old Faithful is the most famous, though not the highest, of all North American geysers. It was so named in 1870 by the Washburn-Langford-Doane Expedition because it seemed to spout “faithfully” every 63 to 70 minutes. Continuous observation revealed, however, that the eruptions occurred with some irregularity, the intervals varying from 33 to 120 minutes. After the 1983 Borah Peak ( Idaho ) earthquake , those intervals became increasingly less predictable, although detailed measurements made since 2000 revealed that most eruptions fell generally within a range of approximately 60 to 110 minutes, the average being roughly every 90 minutes. Ultimately, though, naturalists at Yellowstone have found that the geyser’s eruption can be predicted accurately only from one event to the next.

Precisely when the next eruption will occur is determined by the duration of the preceding eruption: the longer an eruption, the longer the interval to the next eruption. Old Faithful geyser erupting in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, U.S. © Digital Vision/Getty Images Old Faithful is an example of a cone geyser. Cone geysers are visible on Earth ’s surface as mounds of porous deposits of siliceous sinter (geyserite). Cone geysers typically produce steady eruptions lasting several seconds or minutes. The duration of Old Faithful’s eruptions ranges from 1.5 to 5.5 minutes. Billowing steam and 3,700 to 8,400 gallons (14,000 to 32,000 litres) of hot water are ejected at each eruption. The geyser’s fountainlike columns reach heights averaging about 130–140 feet (40–43 metres), although eruption height can exceed 180 feet (55 metres).

During an eruption, the water temperature at the geyser’s opening is about 203–204 °F (95–95.6 °C). Old Faithful geyser erupting at Yellowstone National Park, northwestern Wyoming, U.S. The geyser’s … Photos.com/Thinkstock Geysir The Upper Geyser Basin has Yellowstone’s largest concentration of hydrothermal features and has long been the focal point for visitors to the park. The historic Old Faithful Inn (1903–04) is one of the country’s great national park lodges; Old Faithful Lodge (1918–28) and other vintage buildings are also in the vicinity. In 2010 Yellowstone park officials opened the Old Faithful Visitor Education Center. The facility provides park visitors with an opportunity to learn more about the geology, hydrothermal properties, and scientific study of Old Faithful and other hydrothermal features in the park.

Spectators viewing an eruption of Old Faithful geyser, Yellowstone National Park, northwestern … © MedioImages/Getty Images Grand Teton National Park, a Wyoming natlpark Grand Teton National Park Grand Teton National Park Grand Teton National Park © photos not for resale, distribution, copy, display, or publication without the written consent of the photographer. Photographs on this site for viewing pleasure of stateparks.com customers only, photos may not be reprinted in any fashion. Grand Teton National Park Brightly colored leaves during fall augment the Teton range. Grand Teton National Park 'Early morning Tetons' We got up at 7am to go moose sight seeing but noticed the beauty of the tetons in early morn Grand Teton National Park Very cold but very beautiful in the winter... Grand Teton National Park One of the most photgraphic parks youll ever visit... Grand Teton National Park website Located in northwestern Wyoming, Grand Teton National Park protects stunning mountain scenery and a diverse array of wildlife. The central feature of the park is the Teton Range ? an active, fault-block, 40-mile-long mountain front.

The range includes eight peaks over 12,000 feet (3,658 m), including the Grand Teton at 13,770 feet (4,198 m). Seven morainal lakes run along the base of the range, and more than 100 alpine lakes can be found in the backcountry. <P>Elk, moose, pronghorn, mule deer, and bison are commonly seen in the park. Black bears are common in forested areas, while grizzlies are occasionally observed in the northern part of the park. More than 300 species of birds can be observed, including bald eagles and peregrine falcons. <P>We are pleased you have chosen to visit Grand Teton National Park?s website. Click on the "In Depth" link to the right for additional information to help you plan your visit. We hope you enjoy your visit, both online and in person. <P> Nature of the Area Located in northwestern Wyoming, Grand Teton National Park protects stunning mountain scenery and a diverse array of wildlife. Rising more than 7,000 feet above the valley of Jackson Hole, the Teton Range dominates the park?s skyline.

Natural processes continue to shape the ecosystem against this impressive and recognizable backdrop. The elevation of the park ranges from 6,400 feet on the sagebrush-dominated valley floor to 13,770 feet on the windswept granite summit of the Grand Teton. Between the summit and plain, forests carpet the mountainsides. During summer, wildflowers paint meadows in vivid colors. Crystalline alpine lakes fill glacial cirques, and noisy streams cascade down rocky canyons to larger lakes at the foot of the range. These lakes, impounded by glacial debris, mirror the mountains on calm days. Running north to south, the Snake River winds its way down the valley and across this amazing scene. Long, snowy, and bitterly cold winters make the climate of Jackson Hole unforgiving. The coldest temperature ever recorded in Grand Teton National Park was ?63?F, and snow often blankets the landscape from early November to late April. Brief, relatively warm summers provide a respite from the rigors of winter and a time of renewal and rebirth. In cooperation or competition, the plants and animals adapt to this harsh climate and dramatic elevation change as each finds ways to survive.

History of the Area The birth of present-day Grand Teton National Park involved controversy and a struggle that lasted several decades. Animosity toward expanding governmental control and a perceived loss of individual freedoms fueled anti-park sentiments in Jackson Hole that nearly derailed establishment of the park. By contrast, Yellowstone National Park benefited from an expedient and near universal agreement for its creation in 1872. The world?s first national park took only two years from idea to reality; however Grand Teton National Park evolved through a burdensome process requiring three separate governmental acts and a series of compromises. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. became involved in the Jackson Hole Plan after a visit to Teton country in 1924 and again in 1926. These visits highlighted not only spectacular Teton scenery, but also shabby developments littering the roadway from Menors Ferry to Moran and along Jenny Lake?s south and east shores. Yellowstone Superintendent Albright seized an opportunity to explain to Rockefeller the essence of the Noble cabin meeting and the hope of protecting and preserving "this sublime valley" from unsightly commercial development. Rockefeller decided to purchase offending private properties with the intention of donating these lands for National Park designation.

He created the Snake River Land Company as a purchasing agent to mask his association and keep land prices affordable, since landowners would have undoubtedly inflated their asking prices had they known of his involvement. The Snake River Land Company launched an ambitious campaign to buy more than 35,000 acres for approximately $1.4 million. What seemed like a simple and straightforward plan became 20 years of bitter debate, nearly tearing apart the Jackson Hole community. Intense hostility surrounded land acquisitions; attempts by Rockefeller to gift these properties to the National Park Service met resistance. Economic hardships suffered by ranchers during the 1920?s helped ease some land acquisitions. Many ranchers were actually relieved to sell and get out of business during a time of economic difficulty. In 1925, ranchers circulated a petition in support of the private buyout countering anti-park opinions in Jackson Hole.

Ninety-seven ranchers endorsed the petition?s statement, "that this region will find its highest use as a playground?The destiny of Jackson?s Hole is as a playground, typical of the west, for the education and enjoyment of the Nation, as a whole." Perhaps this quote has more credibility as a tacit admission that ranching in northern Jackson Hole was difficult, if not impossible, than it has as a genuine altruistic gesture by the ranchers. Congress enlarged the park to its present size in 1950, "?for the purpose of including in one national park, for public benefit and enjoyment, the lands within the present Grand Teton National Park and a portion of the lands within Jackson Hole National Monument." The conservation battle for Jackson Hole coupled with the philanthropic dedication of John D. Rockefeller, Jr. shapes the character of this valley to the present day. Imagine how different the Teton landscape would look if unbridled development had prevailed over preservation of natural resources.

In celebrating the Fiftieth Anniversary of Grand Teton National Park, we recognize and honor the dedication, perseverance and aspirations of visionary men and women who believed that the greatest good for the Teton countryside was as a "public park or pleasure ground for the benefit and enjoyment of the American people." As Crucible for Conservation author Robert Righter suggests, what these visionaries achieved was "perhaps the most notable conservation victory of the twentieth century." FACILITIES AND ACTIVITIES OVERVIEW Picnickingyes Cabins Grand Teton National Park has several choices when it comes to cabins and other lodging options: Colter Bay Cabins: Open: 05/27/2005 - 09/25/2005. Reservations can be made online or by phone, at (800) 628-9988. Details: Located by the shores of Jackson Lake, Colter Bay offers a variety of units, from 208 snug log cabins to several tent-cabins. Call for reservations and descriptions. Nearby activities include horseback riding and marina. Dornan's Spur Ranch Cabins: Open All Year.

Reservations can be made online or by phone: (307) 733-2522. Details: Log cabins located on the Snake River. Year-round availability, fully equipped kitchens, hand-crafted lodgepole furnishings. (Not a park concessioner.) American Alpine Club Climber's Ranch: Open between 06/11/2005 - 09/30/2005. Reservations can be made online or by phone: (307) 733-7271. Details: Dormitory accommodations, cooking area, and showers for climbers. No pets allowed. Ten dollars per night. Triangle X Ranch: Open between 05/22/2005-10/31/2005 & 12/26/20045-03/31/2006. Reservations can be made online or by phone: (307) 733-2183. Details: A dude ranch, with arrangements weekly on the American Plan. Enjoy horseback riding, hikes, float trips, western cookouts, meals, fishing, dancing and other western ranch activities.

Camping Grand Teton National Park has several campgrounds from which to choose. Check below to find out which campground best fits you or your party's needs: Colter Bay Campground: Open 05/27/2005 - 09/25/2005. Phone: (800) 628-9988 Details: 25 miles north of Moose, with 350 sites, 11 group sites, trailer dump station, showers, and laundry nearby. Fills about noon. Colter Bay is a wooded campground with larger sites and easier access if you are traveling with a camper, trailer, or RV. Close to Jackson Lake with plenty to do close by. Flagg Ranch Campground: Open 05/27/2005 - 09/30/2005. Phone: (800) 443-2311 Details: Concession operated, located in the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway, just south of Yellowstone National Park's south boundary and five miles north of Grand Teton National Park. 175 sites in the spruce-fir forest.

Call for reservations for both trailer sites and tent sites. Gros Ventre Campground: Open 05/01/2005 - 10/15/2005. Phone: (800) 628-9988 Details: 11.5 miles south and east of Moose, with 360 sites, 5 groups sites, and a trailer dump station. Generally fills in the evening, if at all. The campground lies along the Gros Ventre River with a mix of sites in sagebrush, beneath cottonwoods and adjacent to but a short distance from the river. If you are arriving in the afternoon of a busy day, just pull in. Seek a better site the next morning. Jenny Lake Campground: Open 05/27/2005 - 09/25/2005. Phone: (800) 628-9988. Details: 25 miles north of Moose, with 350 sites, 11 group sites, trailer dump station, showers, and laundry nearby. Fills about noon.

Colter Bay is a wooded campground with larger sites and easier access if you are traveling with a camper, trailer, or RV. Close to Jackson Lake with plenty to do close by. Lizard Creek Campground: Open 06/03/2005 - 09/06/2005. Phone: (800) 672-6012. Details: At the north end of Grand Teton National Park, about 32 miles north of Moose, has 60 sites and fills by about 2:00 p.m. A less heavily developed campground with sites in the spruce and fir forest. One side of the campgound is adjacent to and slightly above Jackson Lake. Vehicle size limited to 30 feet. Signal Mountain Campground: Open 05/07/2005 - 10/16/2005. Phone (800) 672-6012. Details: 16 miles north of Jenny Lake, 81 sites, and a trailer dump station. Fills by about 10 a.m.

Signal Mountain offers a mix of spruce and fir trees, hillsides, and lake and mountain views. Adjacent to Signal Mountain Lodge and marina with a campstore and amenities close by. Sites are generally small and intimate. Vehicles size limited to 30 feet. Events Plan Your Visit - Grand Teton National Park (U.S. National Park Service) Plan Your Visit Teton Range in Winter Few landscapes in the world are as striking and memorable as that of Grand Teton National Park. Grand Teton has a lot to offer whatever your interests. Mountains, valleys, lakes, rivers and skies are home to diverse and abundant forests, wildflowers and wildlife. The park also has a rich cultural history with old homesteads and cattle ranches to explore and photograph. Walk on a trail built by the Civilian Conservation Corps or one that American Indians or fur trappers might have used in the 1820s. Ride a bike or paddle a canoe. There is something for everyone. Whatever your interests Grand Teton has something for you. Let this page be the beginning of your adventure! Plan Your Visit to Grand Teton Explore any of the following web pages for more information on: Basic Information on visiting the park along with numerous useful links.

This page provides the essential information that you need to plan any trip to Grand Teton. Gives Directions to the park, information about Fees & Passes, Operating Hours & Seasons and how to Contact Us . Our Things To Do page provides information on our Visitor Centers , Outdoor Activities , Ranger Programs , Nearby Attractions and Concessioner Activities . Visit our calendar of events page. Directions on how to get to Grand Teton. Grand Teton National Park is located in northwestern Wyoming; north of the town of Jackson, Wyoming and south of Yellowstone National Park. Route suggestions are given from Salt Lake City and Denver, along with shuttle service information and a list of nearby airports. Find directions to the park. Operating Hours and Seasons - Grand Teton National Park is open twenty-four hours every day, year-round. Seasonal road closures may limit auto access to some areas in the park during the winter. Operating hours of visitor centers and other facilities vary depending on the season. In winter services are limited. Learn more about operating hours and seasons.

Fees and Passes - The entrance fee for the park is $30 for a private noncommercial vehicle; $25 for a motorcycle; or $15 for each visitor 16 years and older entering by foot, bicycle, ski, etc. These fees provide the visitor with a 7-day entrance permit for Grand Teton National Park, the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway only. Yellowstone National Park has a separate entrance fee. Remember to keep your admission receipt in order to re-enter during the week. There is a variety of Annual or Lifetime Passes as possible alternatives to the above fees. Learn more about Fees and Passes. Lodging choices in Grand Teton National Park are varied, providing a range of accommodations. Choose from a modern hotel or motel type room, lodging in a historic cabin or even tent cabin. Learn more about lodging choices in the park. There are also a variety of choices for places to find something to eat in the park. Choose from a number of restaurants, grocery stories and picnic areas. Learn more about places to eat in the park. Camping - Six campgrounds operate within the park and parkway during the summer.

Most are available on a first-come, first-served basis, although reservations can be made for group camping, the Colter Bay RV Park and the Headwaters Campground and RV Sites at Flagg Ranch. Learn more about campgrounds in the park. There is also camping in the park's backcountry. Learn more about backcountry camping in the park. Weather - This page provides links to weather forecasts and climate information. Find out what to expect in the way of weather during your trip. This page lists high, low and average temperatures for the park and the amount of precipitation that may be likely during your trip. Learn more about weather in the park. Pets are allowed in the park in the front country in areas accessible to cars and some other limited areas. Pets are not allowed on trails, in the backcountry, in visitor centers, or on the Multi-use Pathway and must be leashed at all time. These regulations are in place to keep your pet safe and to protect wildlife, other visitors and the unique wilderness environment of the park. Learn more about pets in the park. Accessibility - Information on accessible trails, lodging and facilities can be found here. The park seeks to provide memorable opportunities for people of all abilities and interests.

Find more about accessibility options in the park. Road Information - Contains road construction updates and contact information for current road status in and around the park. Also contains links for road information for Yellowstone National Park and the state of Wyoming. Learn more about road conditions and possible road construction in the park and surrounding region. Your Safety is important to us. Find helpful tips and guidelines for enjoying a safe visit to the park. Find information on viewing wildlife safely ; on hiking , camping and recreating in bear country ; how to minimize your chance of being struck by lightning and other safety concerns. Find out more about ways to stay safe in the park. Lost & Found - Find out how to complete a lost property report or on how to return a found item to the owner. Learn more about Lost & Found procedures in the park. The following trip planners may also be helpful: A list of current and future events can be found on our calendar page. Autumn in the Tetons highlights one of the park's most vibrant and dynamic seasons. A provision from the 1950 park legislation allows a limited elk reduction program in the fall. Learn more about Autumn in the Tetons. Winter Trip Planner provides information useful when visiting the park during the longest season - winter.

Find out about winter activities, seasonal road closures and safety information. Learn more about winter in the Tetons. For More Information For additional information download our Official Park Newspaper or a variety of Park Brochures . There are many brochures available for your trip planning and to help you learn about park resources. Some brochures are also available in Spanish and other languages. Visit our online store for books, maps, and guides to the park. Operated by the nonprofit Grand Teton Association , store proceeds directly benefit Grand Teton National Park. LOCAL PARTNERS & INFORMATION RESOURCES

Question: What National Park is located in northwestern Wyoming?
Answer: Yellowstone