Outdoor Activities

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.

 

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  Cross-country Skiing and Snowshoeing

  Learn about winter activities in Grand Teton.

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  Biking

  Bike in Grand Teton.

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  Wildlife Viewing

  Learn more about the wildlife in Grand Teton.

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  Hike in Grand Teton

  Explore hikes throughout Grand Teton National Park.

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  Scenic Drives

  Take a scenic drive for spectacular views.

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  Explore the Backcountry

  Travel into the Teton backcountry for an overnight stay.

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  Boating and Floating

  Paddle on Jenny, String, Leigh, or Jackson Lake.

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  Fishing

  Fish for trout within valley and alpine lakes.

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  Attend a Ranger Led Program

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

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  Climbing and Mountaineering

  Climb in the Teton Range.

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  Concessionaire Activities

  Explore concessionaires in Grand Teton.

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  Bird Watching

  Go bird watching in Grand Teton.