Opening Dates for Grand Teton & the Rockefeller Parkway

Winter snows are gradually melting as the summer travel season approaches. The Teton Park Road opens to vehicles May 1st.

photo by Jackie Skaggs taken April 12.2014

News Release Date: April 21, 2014

Contact: Public Affairs Office, 307.739.3393

Opening dates for seasonally operated facilities and roads in Grand Teton National Park and the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway are as follows: 

Roads:

Teton Park Road	May 1
Moose-Wilson	After snow melt—date to be determined (TBD)
Grassy Lake Road	June 1; remaining snow drifts may limit access
Signal Mountain Summit	TBD

Paved multi-use pathways will be fully accessible for use once the snow melts naturally.

 Visitor Centers & Ranger Stations:

Craig Thomas Discovery & Visitor Center	Open
Colter Bay Visitor Center	May 10
Jenny Lake Visitor Center	May 16
Laurance S. Rockefeller (LSR) Preserve Center	May 31
Flagg Ranch Information Station	June 2
Jenny Lake Ranger Station	June 6

Campgrounds: 

Gros Ventre	May 2
Signal Mountain	May 9
Jenny Lake	May 9
Colter Bay	May 22
Colter Bay RV Park	May 22
Headwaters Campground & RV Sites	June 1
Lizard Creek	June 13

All backcountry camping permits cost $25, whether advanced reservation or walk-in. Backcountry reservations may be made until May 15 with an additional $10 fee for advanced booking. Reservations can be made online at Recreation.gov. After May 15, all backcountry site permits are issued on a first-come, first-served basis.

Lodging:

Signal Mountain Lodge	May 9
Jackson Lake Lodge	May 19
Colter Bay Cabins	May 22
Triangle X Ranch	May 25
Jenny Lake Lodge	June 1
Headwaters Lodge & Cabins at Flagg Ranch	June 1

Entrance Stations:
The Moose, Moran and Granite Canyon entrance stations are open. Fee options include:
     $12 for a 7-day permit to enter by foot/bicycle into Grand Teton & Yellowstone nat'l parks
    $20 for a 7-day permit to enter by motorcycle into Grand Teton & Yellowstone nat'l parks
    $25 for a 7-day permit to enter by vehicle into Grand Teton & Yellowstone nat'l parks
    $50 for a Grand Teton/Yellowstone Annual Pass valid for one-year entry into both parks 
    $80 for an Interagency Annual Pass valid for one year entry to all fee areas on federal lands 

Bicyclists are reminded that they must stop and show an entry pass before proceeding through the gates, just as vehicles are required to do. An automated self-serve machine is located on the multi-use pathway adjacent to the Moose Entrance Station. People traveling on the pathway by foot, bike, or rollerblade will be required to stop and pay $12 for a 7-day entry permit, or have a valid pass in possession.  

Personal identification is required with any pass that requires a signature.  

For additional information about activities and services within Grand Teton National Park or the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway, please visit the park's website www.nps.gov/grte, stop by any visitor center, or call 307.739.3300.