Mountain View Turnout Ceremony Location

Mountain View Turnout

NPS

Mountain View Turnout is a popular wedding ceremony location in Grand Teton National Park, offering stunning views of the Teton Range. However, it is also a vegetation-sensitive area, and special care is required to protect its fragile environment.

Wedding ceremonies at this location are permitted 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 25 people from June 1 through mid-October.

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

Mountain View Turnout is located along Teton Park Road, which opens later in the season due to its proximity to the mountains. The area contains critical vegetation that is especially vulnerable in May, June and Oct, when wet soils increase the risk of damage from foot traffic. To help preserve this sensitive habitat, all visitors should stay on durable surfaces and designated trails.

From November 1 to April 30, the site is not accessible by vehicles due to seasonal road closures. Applications may be considered for those accessing the site by snowshoeing, skiing, hiking, or biking (when the road is not snow-covered). Please note: it is an 8-mile one-way trip from the Taggart Lake Trailhead to Mountain View Turnout. Visit the Winter in Grand Teton page to learn more about seasonal access.

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.

For detailed information on how to apply, and to review the guidelines that help ensure a safe, respectful, and s responsible experience, please visit the  Wedding and Commitment Ceremonies page.

Details

Restroom? No
Points of interest? Views of the Teton Range.
Is the site level or rocky? Level
Is the location accessed by a paved or gravel road? Paved
Is the site closed seasonally? Inaccessible by vehicle in the winter.
How many parking spots are available? Approximately 23 parking spaces.
Is there overflow parking nearby? No
Is the parking frequently full or have availability? Generally has availability
How busy is this location? Not busy in the morning, slightly busy at midday, and not busy in the evening.
Seating? There are no benches or picnic tables at this location.
Any structures for shade or rain cover? No
Are there formal pathways? Yes, paved.

Accessibility Information

There are designated accessible parking spots and pathways are paved.

 

GPS Coordinate to parking area: 43.80346, -110.64169

General Directions: Mountain View Turnout is about 30 to 40 minutes (without traffic) north of the town of Jackson, WY . Head North on US-191 N/US-26/US-89. Turn onto the Teton Park Road at Moose Junction. Continue through the entrance station and past the South Jenny Lake Junction. The turnout is a short distance on the left past the North Jenny Lake Junction.

 

 

Location Photos

NPS Photo View from Mountain View Turnout near ceremony location



NPS-Photo Parking area for ceremony location