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Grand Teton National Park: fees, hours, camping and when to visit
- Private vehicle, 7 days
- $35[1]
- Busiest month (2025)
- July[2]
- Recreation visits, 2025
- 3,800,648[3]
- Campgrounds
- 9[4]
Grand Teton National Park is a National Park in Wyoming run by the National Park Service[5]. NPS lists a $35 entrance fee for a private vehicle, good for 7 days[1], and entrance fees here are cashless[6].
Entrance fees and passes
Fees as listed by the National Park Service. Fees change, so confirm on the park's official fees page before you go.
| Fee or pass | Price |
|---|---|
| Private Vehicle[1] | $35 |
| Motorcycle[7] | $30 |
| Per Person[8] | $20 |
| Nonresident[9] | $100 |
| Annual Entrance - Park[10] | $70 |
The America the Beautiful pass is accepted here[11].
Entrance fee payment is cashless (card or mobile payment)[6].
America the Beautiful passes cover entrance fees at national parks and other federal recreation sites.
| Pass | Who can get it | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Resident Annual Pass[12] | US citizens and residents | $80 |
| Non-Resident Annual Pass[12] | Non-US residents | $250 |
| Senior Annual Pass[12] | US citizens and residents 62+ years old | $20 |
| Senior Lifetime Pass[12] | US citizens and residents 62+ years old | $80 |
| Military Annual Pass[12] | Current US military and dependents | Free |
| Military Lifetime Pass[12] | Gold Star Family members and veterans | Free |
| Access Pass[12] | US citizens and residents with permanent disability | Free |
| 4th Grade Pass[12] | US 4th graders | Free |
| Volunteer Pass[12] | Federal recreation site volunteers with 250 service hours | Free |
When to visit and hours
NPS says you can enter the park at any hour, but visitor services and car access change with the season[13]. In 2025 the busiest month was July with 787,186 recreation visits, and the quietest was January with 50,745[2]. NPS describes July and August as warm by day and cool at night, with afternoon thundershowers common[14]. From December to April, NPS notes snow covering the mountains and valley and frigid nights[14]. Snow and frost can show up in any month, according to NPS[14].
Show visits by month
| Month, 2025 | Recreation visits |
|---|---|
| January | 50,745 |
| February | 53,580 |
| March | 64,716 |
| April | 77,629 |
| May | 341,521 |
| June | 680,406 |
| July | 787,186 |
| August | 735,593 |
| September | 617,970 |
| October | 281,020 |
| November | 56,377 |
| December | 53,905 |
Camping
NPS and Recreation.gov list 9 campgrounds in the park[4]. The largest is Colter Bay Campground with 360 sites, followed by Gros Ventre Campground with 322 sites[4]. Nightly fees for individual sites listed by NPS range from $13 to $117[4].
- Colter Bay Campground, 360 sites[4]
- Gros Ventre Campground, 322 sites
- Headwaters Campground at Flagg Ranch, 171 sites
- Colter Bay RV Park, 112 sites
- Signal Mountain Campground, 81 sites
- Colter Bay Tent Village, 66 sites
- Jenny Lake Campground, 61 sites
- Lizard Creek Campground, 61 sites
- Colter Bay Marina End Ties, 6 sites
Pets and dogs
Under the national NPS rule, pets must be crated, caged or on a leash of six feet or less wherever they are allowed, and they cannot go into public buildings, on public transportation or onto designated swimming beaches[15]. Service animals are an exception[15]. NPS marks 10 of the park's 53 listed things to do as open to pets, including Moose-Wilson Road and Grassy Lake Road[16].
Before you go
- Bring a card or phone payment, since NPS lists the entrance fees as cashless[6].
- The park takes the America the Beautiful pass[11]. NPS lists the Resident Annual Pass at $80[12].
- The Grand Teton park annual pass costs $70 and covers one private vehicle[10].
- Non-US residents aged 16 and older pay a $100 nonresident fee on top of the regular entrance fee, unless they hold an Annual or America the Beautiful Pass[9].
- Fees and hours change, so check the official NPS park page before your trip.
Questions people ask
- How much is the entrance fee for Grand Teton National Park?
- NPS lists $35 for a private vehicle[1], $30 for a motorcycle[7] and $20 per person aged 16 and older on foot or bike[8], each good for 7 days. Payment is cashless[6].
- What is the best time to visit Grand Teton?
- In 2025 July had the most recreation visits at 787,186[2]. NPS describes July and August as warm with cool nights and common afternoon thundershowers[14]. January was the quietest month with 50,745 visits[2].
- Are dogs allowed in Grand Teton National Park?
- Where pets are allowed, they must be on a leash no longer than six feet or kept in a crate or cage[15]. NPS lists 10 of its 53 park activities as pet friendly, such as Moose-Wilson Road[16].
- Does Grand Teton accept the America the Beautiful pass?
- Yes, NPS says the park accepts the America the Beautiful pass for entrance[11]. The Resident Annual Pass is listed at $80[12].
- How many campgrounds are in Grand Teton?
- NPS and Recreation.gov list 9 campgrounds, with nightly individual site fees from $13 to $117 according to NPS[4].
Facts and sources
- Entrance fee, Private Vehicle: $35. National Park Service
- NPS recreation visits by month, 2025 (chart on this page). NPS Visitor Use Statistics
- NPS recreation visits per year: 2021: 3,885,230, 2022: 2,806,223, 2023: 3,417,106, 2024: 3,628,222, 2025: 3,800,648. NPS Visitor Use Statistics
- Campgrounds in Grand Teton National Park (list on this page). National Park Service
- Grand Teton National Park is a unit of the U.S. National Park System (designation: National Park) in Wyoming. National Park Service
- Entrance fees at Grand Teton National Park are cashless (cards or mobile payment, no cash) according to NPS. National Park Service
- Entrance fee, Motorcycle: $30. National Park Service
- Entrance fee, Per Person: $20. National Park Service
- Entrance fee, Nonresident: $100. National Park Service
- Annual Entrance - Park: $70. National Park Service
- Grand Teton National Park accepts the America the Beautiful (interagency) pass for entrance. National Park Service
- America the Beautiful pass prices (table on this page). NPS Passes
- Operating hours, Grand Teton National Park: Visitors may enter the park at any time, but visitor services and motor vehicle access vary throughout the year. National Park Service
- NPS weather and seasons overview for Grand Teton National Park. National Park Service
- National Park Service rule 36 CFR 2.15: where pets are allowed they must be crated, caged or on a leash no longer than six feet at all times, and pets are not allowed in public buildings, on public transportation or on designated swimming beaches (service... eCFR, 36 CFR 2.15
- NPS lists 53 things to do at Grand Teton National Park: Taggart Lake, Phelps Lake Loop, Mormon Row, Lake Creek - Woodland Trail Loop, Hermitage Point, Moose-Wilson Road, Aspen Ridge - Boulder Ridge, Valley Trail - Phelps Lake Overlook, Granite Canyon,... National Park Service