Colter Bay Ceremony Location

View looking across Jackson Lake at Mount Moran from the ceremony site location.

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Colter Bay Swim Beach is available for wedding ceremonies under two types of Special Use Permits, depending on group size and time of year:

• Large Site-Specific Wedding Ceremony Permit
  Available for groups of up to 40 people from mid-May through mid-October.

• Small Dispersed Wedding Ceremony Permit
  Available for groups of up to 12 people during the remainder of the year.

Permit Availability:

• Only one ceremony permit is issued per day at this location.

• A maximum of 60 permits are issued per year.

• Permits are granted in the order applications are received.

To learn more about the area, visit the  Colter Bay section of the Grand Teton National Park – Plan Your Visit page.

For detailed information on how to apply and the guidelines to ensure a safe, seamless, and respectful experience in the park, please visit the  Wedding and Commitment Ceremonies page.

Details

Restroom? Yes, flush toilets nearby.
Points of interest? Views of the Teton Range and Jackson Lake.
Is the site level or rocky? Rocky with some level areas.
Is the location accessed by a paved or gravel road? Paved
Is the site closed seasonally? No
How many parking spots are available? Many
Is there overflow parking nearby? Yes
Is the parking frequently full or have availability? Frequently full in the afternoon.
How busy is this location? Not busy in the morning, very busy at midday, and moderately busy in the evening.
Seating? There are no benches, but there are some picnic tables at this location.
Any structures for shade or rain cover? No, but some trees.
Are there formal pathways? Yes, some paved.

Accessibility Information

There are designated accessible parking spots and some pathways are paved.

 

GPS Coordinate to parking area: 43.90807, -110.64735

General Directions: Colter Bay Swim Beach ceremony location is about an hour (without traffic) north of the town of Jackson, WY. Head North on US-191 N/US-26/US-89. At Moran Junction, turn left to remain on US-191 N/US-26/US-89. Continue through the Moran Entrance Station. Turn left onto Colter Bay Village Road. Turn left when you reach the Colter Bay Visitor Center and drive to the end of the road to park at the ceremony site.

 

 

Colter Bay Swim Beach Ceremony Location Photos

 

View of ceremony location looking across Jackson Lake at Mount Moran.

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View of parking area with restrooms, bear proof trash cans, and path to ceremony site.

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View of path walking out to picnic area and wedding ceremony site location.

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View of some of the picnic tables in the area.

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View of one of the paths back to the picnic area, ceremony location, and swim beach along the shore.

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View of one of the paths back to the picnic area, ceremony location, and swim beach along the shore.

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