• The Cathedral Group from the Teton Park Road

    Grand Teton

    National Park Wyoming

  • Bears are active in Grand Teton

    Black and grizzly bears are roaming throughout the park--near roads, trails and in backcountry areas. Hikers and backcountry users are advised to travel in groups of three or more, make noise and carry bear spray. Visitors must stay 100 yards from bears. More »

Colter Bay Visitor Center

Visitors at Colter Bay Visitor Center

The Colter Bay Visitor Center offers trip planning, weather, permits and camping information.

  • Rangers lead a variety of programs throughout the day including a hike to Swan Lake, a lakeshore stroll, a tipi demonstration, Indian arts and culture, wildlife watches, short presentations on park highlights, and a variety of evening programs. Please refer to the park newspaper for current schedules.
  • Become a Junior Ranger of any age! Either complete a worksheet and one ranger-led program, or during the summer attend a Jr. Ranger program limited to 8-12 year olds.
  • Enjoy 35 never before see Indian artifacts from the David T. Vernon collection. Visiting Indian artists from around the country demonstrate and sell their artwork in the lower level of the museum during the summer.
  • Visit the permits desk for backpacking information and permits, or to purchase a boat permit.

Did You Know?

Tetons from the north, photo by Erin Himmel

Did you know that a large fault lies at the base of the Teton Range? Every few thousand years earthquakes up to a magnitude of 7.5 on the Richter Scale signal movement on the Teton fault, lifting the mountains skyward and hinging the valley floor downward.