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Plan Your Visit
Key Information
Choosing an Entrance PassDo you have or qualify for a discounted America the Beautiful Pass?If you already have an America the Beautiful—the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass, that's the only entrance pass you need. Seniors, military, visitors with a permanent disability, and families with a 4th grader are eligible for a free or discounted America the Beautiful pass. How often do you plan to visit national parks in the next 12 months?If you don't qualify for a discounted America the Beautiful pass, we recommend choosing an entrance pass based on your trip plans.
Entrance PassesPasses are available at entrances and permits desks at the Craig Thomas Discovery and Visitor Center and the Colter Bay Visitor Center. Entrance into the park with a pass requires a driver's license or other form of picture identification. Standard Entrance Pass$20.00–$35.00
You are required to pay an entrance fee in order to access Grand Teton National Park. Under the authorized Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (FLREA), many national parks are allowed to keep 80% of all fees collected and to use that money to fund important projects that improve visitor services and protect natural and cultural resources for future generations. In Grand Teton National Park, your fees allow us to spend approximately $9 million per year on park projects such as roads, trails, pathways, accessibility, restoration of wildlife habitat, rehabilitation and stabilization of historic structures, and visitor maps.
For VehiclesIf you enter the park in a motorized vehicle, your entrance pass covers both you and your passengers. Your passengers do not need a separate pass. Costs for vehicles with more than 15 passengers are listed below under Organizations and Businesses. Park entrance fee for 7 days for a private, non-commercial vehicle.
Park entrance for 7 days per private motorcycle.
For Individuals without a VehicleIf you enter the park on a bicycle or on foot and are at least 16 years old, you need your own entrance pass. Children under the age of 16 don't need an entrance pass. Park entrance fee for 7 days for each visitor 16 years and older entering by foot, bicycle, ski, etc. For Organizations & BusinessesSchools or other bona fide educational institutions (accredited, officially recognized, or tax exempt for educational purposes) may request an educational fee waiver. The fee waiver will allow qualifying groups free entry into the park for educational or scientific purposes. Prior approval required before entry to park. See additional Education Fee Waiver page. More informationA commercial tour is defined as consisting of one or more persons traveling on an itinerary that has been packaged, priced, or sold for leisure or recreational purposes by an organization that realizes financial gain through the provision of the service.
The cost is $25 + $20 per person. Pass is good for seven days as long as it's the same passenger group. Based upon the total capacity of a vehicle that can carry 7-15 passengers, regardless of the actual number of passengers.
A commercial tour is defined as consisting of one or more persons traveling on an itinerary that has been packaged, priced, or sold for leisure or recreational purposes by an organization that realizes financial gain through the provision of the service.
Pass is good for seven days as long as it's the same passenger group. Based upon the total capacity of a vehicle that can carry 16-25 passengers, regardless of the actual number of passengers.
A commercial tour is defined as consisting of one or more persons traveling on an itinerary that has been packaged, priced, or sold for leisure or recreational purposes by an organization that realizes financial gain through the provision of the service.
Pass is good for seven days as long as it's the same passenger group. Based upon the total capacity of a vehicle that can carry 26 or more passengers, regardless of the actual number of passengers.
A commercial tour is defined as consisting of one or more persons traveling on an itinerary that has been packaged, priced, or sold for leisure or recreational purposes by an organization that realizes financial gain through the provision of the service.
Pass is good for seven days as long as it's the same passenger group. Annual Entrance - Park$70.00 Pass is valid for one year through the month of purchase. Park Annual Pass provides entrance to pass holder and accompanying passengers in a single private non-commercial vehicle to Grand Teton National Park. Purchase your pass at one of Grand Teton's park entrances and permits desks at the Craig Thomas Discovery and Visitor Center and the Colter Bay Visitor Center. America the Beautiful—the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass
Covers entrance fees and standard amenity (day-use) fees at lands managed by
Depending on the type of entrance fee charged at a site, covers
America the Beautiful Passes are non-refundable, non-transferable and cannot be replaced if lost or stolen. Passholders must show valid photo identification (ID) with each pass. How to Get an America the Beautiful PassIn Person (Recommended)Passes can be purchased or picked up at over 1,000 federal recreation sites. Order Online, Receive by MailTo receive your pass by mail, order online at the USGS Online Store . Online orders are for physical passes, not digital passes, and may take up to three weeks to be processed and delivered. Order receipts may not be used in place of a physical pass. We recommend ordering at least three weeks in advance of your visit, or picking up a pass in person instead. 2025 Free Entrance Days in the National ParksCome experience the national parks! All National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone (other fees, including timed entry or reservation fees, may apply). Mark your calendar for these entrance fee-free dates:
CUAs for Commercial Tour BusesImplementation of the National Park Service (NPS) standardized Road-based Commercial Tour (RBCT) Commercial Use Authorization (CUA) Park Service wide program and changes to commercial tour entrance fees has been delayed. For additional information and status updates, please visit the National CUA web page for the National Park Service. Academic Fee WaiversSchools or other bona fide educational institutions (accredited, officially recognized, or tax exempt for educational purposes) may request an educational fee waiver. The fee waiver will allow qualifying groups free entry into the park for educational purposes. Learn more about Academic Fee Waivers and application process. ReservationsAll lodging and campgrounds in Grand Teton National Park are reservable. Make your reservations early as lodge rooms and campsites can fill months in advance. Reservations are not needed to enter the park.Commercial Group ToursCommercial group tour entrance fees are charged to operators conducting road-based tours of Grand Teton National Park. The commercial group tour entrance pass is a seven-day pass that authorizes the pass holder to enter the park and make stops at visitor centers, park concession facilities, and paved turnouts. Learn more about Commercial Group Tours. 
Lodging
Find a place to stay in Grand Teton. 
Find A Campground
Find a place to camp in Grand Teton. Recreational PermitsPermits are required for overnight backpacking, boats and any watercraft, weddings and commitment ceremonies, and many other special park uses.
Backcounty Camping
Get a backcountry camping permit to camp along the shores of Jackson or Leigh lakes 
Get on the Water
Learn about boating and floating regulations in the park. 
Permits and Reservations
Find out what you need a permit for. Things to Know
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Last updated: June 7, 2024