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Grand Teton National Park

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PARK PHASED REOPENING

Face Masks or Coverings Required in Certain Areas Social Distancing Required Visitors Centers, Stores and/or Other Facilities Closed
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COVID-19 STATUS: KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

PARK PHASED REOPENING

If you believe this information is incorrect or needs updating, please let us know here.
So what does "Park Phased Reopening" mean?

According to the U.S. National Park Service, Grand Teton National Park is currently working on reopening. This can mean that certain areas are closed. It can include trails, campgrounds, facilities, visitor centers, etc. Visit the source link below for more detailed information regarding this park's status.

What we know:

The below source link has detailed information about the status of the park. The National Park Service requires everyone at this park, regardless of vaccination status, to continue to wear masks indoors and in crowded outdoor spaces, such as narrow/busy trails, overlooks, visitor center patios, & other congested areas.

Face Masks or Coverings Required in Certain Areas

Grand Teton National Park is currently requiring masks or face coverings in certain or all areas. Depending on your vaccination status, if you are not fully vaccinated (meaning two weeks after your final vaccination), and according to CDC guidelines, which currently depends on the COVID-19 transmissibility rate in the community in and around the park. Most parks requiring masks indoors have put an alert out (found below in the Alerts section). Please refer to the U.S. National Park Service, the state of Wyoming and the local community for more detailed information.

Social Distancing Required

Grand Teton National Park is currently requiring everyone to social distance, 6 feet or more, from others. This usually means outside of your immediate group. Some parks may also have size restrictions on gatherings to help assist in social distancing. Please refer to the U.S. National Park Service, the state of Wyoming and the local community for more detailed information.

Visitors Centers, Stores and/or Other Facilities Closed

Grand Teton National Park currently has visitors centers, stores, or other facilities closed due to Covid-19. It is highly suggested that you bring all the supplies you may need in case a store is closed or shopping is limited due to local communities or the park. Please refer to the U.S. National Park Service, the state of Wyoming and the local community for more detailed information.

Last Updated: September 14, 2021
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Grand Teton National Park News

Showing the last 10 news releases. Click here to visit nps.gov's Grand Teton National Park - News section for more.

  • Missing Person Gabby Petito

    September 15, 2021 | 5:59 pm

    Grand Teton law enforcement rangers are working with the Investigative Services Branch of the National Park Service, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Teton County Sherriff’s Office, Jackson Police Department and other law enforcement agencies to investigate the disappearance of Gabby Petito.

    Read more at nps.gov

  • Dust abatement activities on Moose-Wilson Road September 14-16

    September 9, 2021 | 1:14 pm

    The unpaved section of the Moose-Wilson Road in Grand Teton National Park will be temporarily closed for seasonal dust abatement beginning 4 a.m. Tuesday, September 14 and will reopen by 8 a.m. Thursday, September 16. This routine dust abatement application happens several times during the summer on the approximately one-mile of unpaved section of the seven-mile road.

    Read more at nps.gov

  • Fire danger increases to high for Teton Interagency area

    September 7, 2021 | 1:41 pm

    Teton Interagency fire managers have elevated the fire danger rating to high for Grand Teton National Park, the Bridger-Teton National Forest and the National Elk Refuge beginning Wednesday, September 8.

    Read more at nps.gov

  • Deceased climber discovered on Teewinot Mountain identified

    September 6, 2021 | 5:41 pm

    Park rangers responded Saturday, September 4, to a report from a climber ascending Teewinot Mountain of a deceased male at the base of the Black Chimney climbing route. The deceased climber has been identified as 42-year-old Hitoshi Onoe, a Japanese national who worked in San Jose, California.

    Read more at nps.gov

  • Deceased Climber Discovered on Teewinot Mountain in Grand Teton National Park

    September 4, 2021 | 7:43 am

    Grand Teton National Park rangers responded today to a report from a climber ascending Teewinot Mountain of a deceased male at the base of the Black Chimney climbing route.

    Read more at nps.gov

  • Jackson Lake Marinas to close for 2021 season

    August 31, 2021 | 11:18 am

    Grand Teton National Park visitors and boaters should continue to expect impacts to recreational activities, including earlier than normal closures of lake marinas, from the drawdown of Jackson Lake.

    Read more at nps.gov

  • Temporary closure of Moose-Wilson Road lifted

    August 28, 2021 | 10:19 am

    The entire Moose-Wilson Road is now open. The northern section of the road had been closed for human safety and the protection of bears. Visitors are encouraged to slow down while driving as wildlife remain active through the area.

    Read more at nps.gov

  • Moose-Wilson Road Closure Update

    August 26, 2021 | 1:00 pm

    The northern section of the Moose-Wilson Road, between Murie Ranch Junction and north of the Laurance S. Rockefeller Preserve, is temporary closed to all visitors including motorists, cyclists, and hikers. Visitors can access the Laurance S. Rockefeller Preserve from the south. There is currently no access to the Death Canyon Trailhead.

    Read more at nps.gov

  • Northern section of Moose-Wilson Road temporarily closed

    August 26, 2021 | 9:54 am

    The northern section of the Moose-Wilson Road, between Murie Ranch Junction and Death Canyon Junction, is temporary closed to all visitors including motorists, cyclists, and hikers. The Laurance S. Rockefeller Preserve and Death Canyon Trailhead can be accessed from the south.

    Read more at nps.gov

  • Teton Interagency Fire danger lowered to moderate

    August 25, 2021 | 2:44 pm

    Teton Interagency Fire managers will lower the fire danger rating to moderate and lift stage 1 fire restrictions for Bridger-Teton National Forest, Grand Teton National Park, and the National Elk Refuge beginning Thursday, August 26. It is important to note that despite the lowering of the rating, the chance for fires to start easily and spread quickly remains.

    Read more at nps.gov

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