Teton Park Road, Moose-Wilson Road, and Signal Mountain Summit Road will be open to winter recreation starting Friday, December 20. Enjoy cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and walking in the park during this special time of year.
Teton Park Road will be groomed between Taggart Lake parking and Signal Mountain Lodge, Friday, December 20 through mid-March as conditions allow. The road will be groomed three times a week on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, weather permitting. Three lanes will be groomed north of Cottonwood Creek Pullout for about one mile. Beyond that, it will change to two lanes.
Parking is available at Taggart Lake Trailhead, Cottonwood Creek Picnic Area and at the gate at the north end of the Teton Park Road near Signal Mountain Lodge.
Grooming is made possible through financial support from Grand Teton National Park Foundation and a Federal Highway Administration Recreational Trails Program Grant managed by the State of Wyoming.
Wheeled vehicles, including fat tire and electric bikes, are not allowed on roads designated for winter recreation activities. Bikes are only allowed on roadways open to motor vehicles.
Dogs are welcome to recreate alongside their owners on the Teton Park Road. For the safety of wildlife, visitors and their pets, dogs must always be leashed, are not allowed in the backcountry and must be picked up after. Dog sledding and skijoring are prohibited within Grand Teton National Park and the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway.
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.
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