Outdoor Activities

A hiker with a large backpack walks along a grassy trail towards mountains.
Hike or backpack in Grand Teton.

NPS Photo/D. Lehle

 

There are many outdoor recreation activities to choose from at Grand Teton National Park. During the summer you can hike, walk, view wildlife, take photographs, backpack, camp, climb, fish, swim, boat, float, canoe and bike. In winter skiing and snowshoeing are popular activities.

Some activities (such as overnight backpacking, boating, floating, canoeing, fishing and snowmobiling) require fees, permits, licenses or registration. Special regulations may also apply, so take the time to become informed at any visitor center or ranger station.

 
Mountains covered in snow.

Cross-country Skiing and Snowshoeing

Learn about winter activities in Grand Teton.

Bikers biking along the multi-use pathway

Bike, Hike, Skate

Journey on the Grand Teton Pathway.

Visitors photograph a moose in a pond.

Wildlife Viewing

Learn more about the wildlife in Grand Teton.

A hiker walks down a trail towards mountains.

Hike in Grand Teton

Explore hikes throughout Grand Teton National Park.

Two visitors enjoy the view of a lake from at an overlook

Scenic Drives

Take a scenic drive for spectacular views.

Mountains reflected in an alpine lake.

Explore the Backcountry

Travel into the Teton backcountry for an overnight stay.

A lake and mountain as seen from the perspective of a kayaker

Get on the Water

Learn about boating and floating regulations in the park.

A man fly fishes at an alpine lake

Fishing

Fish for trout within valley and alpine lakes.

A ranger talks to kids outside.

Attend a Ranger Led Program

Learn more about Grand Teton by attending a ranger led program.

A photo of the Grand Teton taken from a neighboring summit

Climbing and Mountaineering

Climb in the Teton Range.

Boats on a lake at the base of a mountain.

Concessionaire Activities

Explore concessionaires in Grand Teton.

A blue bird sits on a fence post.

Bird Watching

Go bird watching in Grand Teton.

 

Last updated: March 31, 2026

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 170
Moose, WY 83012

Phone:

307-739-3399
Talk to a Ranger? To speak to a Grand Teton National Park ranger call 307–739–3399 for visitor information Monday-Friday during business hours.

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