National Park · Wyoming, United States
Grand Teton National Park
Grand Teton National Park is a national park in Wyoming, United States, covering 310,044 acres (125,471 ha), established in 1929; it recorded 3,800,648 visits in 2025.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Wyoming, United States |
| Area | 310,044 acres (125,471 ha) |
| Established | 1929 |
| Annual visits (2025) | 3,800,648 |
| Highest point | Grand Teton — 4,199 m (13,776 ft) |
| Coordinates | 43.7300° N, 110.8000° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Grand Teton National Park
Grand Teton National Park is a national park of the United States in northwestern Wyoming. At approximately 310,000 acres (1,300 km2; 480 sq mi), the park includes the major peaks of the 40-mile-long (64 km) Teton Range as well as most of the northern sections of the valley known as Jackson Hole. Grand Teton National Park is 10 miles (16 km) south of Yellowstone National Park, to which it is connected by the John D. Rockefeller Jr. Memorial Parkway.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Best time to visit
May to September — warm days; winters are cold and snowy
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | Jackson, Wyoming |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Jackson Hole Airport |
| Getting there | The reservation is situated 100 mi (160 km) southeast of Jackson Hole on land that was selected by Chief Washakie. |
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes |
|---|---|
| Lodges | Lodges inside the park, including Jackson Lake Lodge and Jenny Lake Lodge |
Famous trails
- Cascade Canyon Trail — 9.2 miles (14.8 km) — Moderate
- Jenny Lake Trail — 7.1 miles (11.4 km) — Easy
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Airports near this park
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) · Jackson, United States · 9.0 miles away
- Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) · Idaho Falls, United States · 65.3 miles away
- Yellowstone Airport (WYS) · West Yellowstone, United States · 68.1 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Wyoming
Frequently asked questions
Where is Grand Teton National Park?
Grand Teton National Park is in Wyoming, United States (43.7300° N, 110.8000° W).
When was Grand Teton National Park established?
Grand Teton National Park was established in 1929, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Grand Teton National Park?
Grand Teton National Park covers 310,044 acres (125,471 ha).
How many people visit Grand Teton National Park each year?
It recorded 3,800,648 recreation visits in 2025, the latest published figure.
What is the highest point in Grand Teton National Park?
The highest point is Grand Teton, at 4,199 metres (13,776 ft).
When is the best time to visit Grand Teton National Park?
May to September — warm days; winters are cold and snowy.
Does Grand Teton National Park have campgrounds?
Yes — Grand Teton National Park has campgrounds.
How do I get to Grand Teton National Park?
The nearest town is Jackson, Wyoming. The nearest airport is Jackson Hole Airport. The reservation is situated 100 mi (160 km) southeast of Jackson Hole on land that was selected by Chief Washakie.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_national_parks_of_the_United_States — Wikipedia list of US national parks — coordinates, established date, area, recreation visitors (2025), description.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Teton_National_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/grte/ — Official park page.