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The Jackson Visitor Center is open providing book & gift sales, dining at the Grill, nature walks, interpretive activities, and climbing permits.

Paradise trails are open.

Paradise Inn is closed. A variety of overnight accommodations, restaurants, and guest services are available at the National Park Inn at Longmire and in nearby communities.

The Guide House is closed. The climbing operations have moved to the Jackson Visitor Center.

The upper parking lot is closed. Limited parking is available on the south side of the lot.

Parking is available in the visitor center parking lot and on the Paradise Valley Road. Passenger drop off is available at the visitor center in the visitor center parking lot. Day and overnight parking is available south of the visitor center lot.

Trailheads adjacent to the Paradise Inn are closed. Access upper meadow trails via the main trailhead on the north side of the upper parking lot and Forth Crossing off of Paradise Valley Road.

Plan ahead for picnicking opportunities en route to Paradise. There is no designated picnic area at Paradise during construction. Picnic areas are located at Cougar Rock or Narada Falls to the west of Paradise and Ohanapecosh and Box Canyon to the east.

All traditional services and activities are available at Paradise with the exception of lodging during the complete closure of Paradise Inn and construction of the new visitor center. All normal activities and guest services remain available in all other areas of the park.