• 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 Trip Planner

Mount Moran reflected in Jackson Lake

NPS Photo

Mount Moran across Jackson Lake

Explore the Colter Bay District in northern Grand Teton National Park, 25 miles north of Moose and 20 miles south of Yellowstone National Park. Enjoy a variety of trails, activities, scenic drives and ranger programs as well as stunning views of the Teton Range across Jackson Lake. Visit the Colter Bay Visitor Center for trip planning information and new exhibits. The renovated visitor center includes 35 items from the David T. Vernon Collection that have never been on display before, geology and climate interpretive panels on the back deck, and new orientation displays. Stop by the Flagg Ranch Information Station located 17 miles north of Colter Bay for a quick overview of the park. Hike along the shores of Jackson Lake or venture to Grand View Point above Two Ocean and Emma Matilda lakes. Drive scenic roads looking for wildlife or the mountains reflected in the Snake River or Jackson Lake during morning calm. For a cozy evening of camping, pitch your tent or park your RV at the Colter Bay or Lizard Creek campgrounds, or hook-up your rig at the Colter Bay RV Park. The Colter Bay area remains car-accessible year-round, but the visitor center is only open from early May to early October.

 

Click on the links below for additional information.

 

Colter Bay area map

Colter Bay Visitor Center  

Colter Bay District FAQs 

Colter Bay District activities 

Colter Bay District trails 

 Colter Bay District facilities

Did You Know?

Close-up of trumpeter swan head

Did you know that Grand Teton National Park is home to the largest bird in North America? The Trumpeter Swan weighs 20-30 pounds and lives in the valley year-round in quiet open water.