Winter recreation in Grand Teton National Park is set to begin this Friday, December 20, with the opening of Teton Park Road, Moose-Wilson Road, and Signal Mountain Summit Road for cross country skiing, snowshoeing, and walking.
Between Taggart Lake parking and Signal Mountain Lodge, Teton Park Road will be groomed on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, weather permitting, from December 20 through mid-March. There will be three groomed lanes north of Cottonwood Creek Pullout for about one mile and two groomed lanes beyond that.
Taggart Lake Trailhead, Cottonwood Creek Picnic Area and the gate around the north end of the Teton Park Road will have open parking. Any vehicles with wheels, including fat tire bikes and e-bikes, are not allowed on the winter recreation roads.
Dogs are allowed on Teton Park Road, though they must always be on a leash and they’re not allowed in the backcountry. Be sure to clean up after your pet if you take them with you.
Additional information from Grand Teton National Park is available below:
Additional Winter Recreation Activities and Information:
- Snowshoe with a Ranger programs are offered Tuesdays and Fridays from January 7 to March 14, 2025. Call 307-739-3399 to make a reservation.
- Backcountry camping permits are available 24 hours in advance. Call the park’s permit office at 307-739-3309 Monday through Friday. On weekends, call Teton Interagency Dispatch Center at 307-739-3301.
- Winter activities at Colter Bay include primitive camping, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and ice fishing on Jackson Lake. Primitive winter camping is allowed in the Colter Bay Visitor Center parking lot from December 1 through April 15, with a $5 per night fee, which can be paid at the Moran Entrance Station.
- Always check the avalanche forecast from Bridger-Teton Avalanche Center before heading into the backcountry. Use careful snowpack assessment and good terrain choices to keep yourself safe.
- Be a steward for bighorn sheep and other wildlife who survive brutal winter conditions in the Tetons. Stress from human disturbances like skiing and snowboarding can push these iconic animals towards starvation. Protect wildlife by observing closures, avoiding bighorn sheep winter zones and giving all wildlife plenty of space (100 yards from bears and wolves and 25 yards from all other wildlife.)
- Limited services and seasonal closures make a Winter in Grand Teton visit very different from a summer experience. Before coming to the park, plan ahead, check conditions, be flexible, and pack food, water and extra layers of clothing.