National Parks and Forests near Jackson Hole

Grant Teton National Park

Grand Teton National Park will leave you in awe of the immense, granite peaks which rise up over 7,000 vertical feet from the valley floor. The Grand Teton rises to 13,770 feet. All views of the range are unique, but be sure to check out the 'Cathedral View' near Jenny Lake. A boat ride across Jenny Lake and a hike up Cascade Canyon will give you a better feel for the vast size of the Teton Range. Gazing over Jackson Lake at the beauty of Mt. Moran with it's distinctive flat top is a memory to keep - especially at sunset. Grand Teton National Park is certain to be one of your favorites.

Grand Teton National Park Road Openings
The outer road is open year round. The inner road between the Bradley-Taggart Trailhead and the Jackson Lake Dam will open to vehicular traffic around May 1st. It will be open to pedestrian and bike traffic by April 1st.  Opening of the Moose-Wilson Road (from Teton Village) is weather dependant, but should be open also open in early May.

Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone is the oldest national park in the world, and served as a model for the whole National Parks concept. Sitting atop an ancient volcano, the combination of water and geothermal heating make for some exceedingly diverse sights. The geysers are one of the highlights of the park. The only other places to have geysers are Siberia, New Zealand and Iceland; however, Yellowstone has more geysers than all three of those areas combined. Yellowstone also boasts the world's 2nd largest high-altitude lake and a deep canyon with 2 magnificent waterfalls. Oh, and the wildlife cannot be forgotten: bison, elk, wolves, and grizzly bears just to name a few!
So take you time exploring this immense, diverse park.

Yellowstone National Park's Southern entrance (closest to Jackson Hole) is expected to open mid-May.
Note: be sure to check on Yellowstone's road closures report.
Find opening dates for specific Yellowstone facilities.

Lodging in Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks

Grand Teton Lodge Company
Grand Teton Lodge Company, your host from mid-May to mid-October in Grand Teton National Park, offers lodging at Jackson Lake Lodge, Jenny Lake Lodge, and Colter Bay Lodge.

Other Resources

The National Park Service's Official Grand Teton Site
The National Park Service's Official Yellowstone Site
Great Outdoor Recreation Page (GORP) Grand Teton Site
Great Outdoor Recreation Page (GORP)Yellowstone Site

Jackson Hole Area:National Parks Lodging