Grand Teton National Park hosted an estimated 87,739 recreation visits in April 2021, a 48% increase compared to April 2019. The park was closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic in April 2020. Park statistics show that April 2021 had the highest number of recreation visits on record for the month of April.
The list below shows April recreation visits over the last several years:
2021—87,739
2020—Park was closed due to COVID-19 pandemic
2019—59,105
2018—60,541
2017—58,403
Park staff are working to provide quality visitor experiences as a predicted busy summer season approaches. Visitors to the park are highly encouraged to plan ahead and recreate responsibly in order to make the most of their visit and to help ensure this iconic landscape may be enjoyed by future generations.
Park employees will also collect data and conduct visitation studies to better understand changing visitation trends in the park.
Visitors to Grand Teton are encouraged to “do your part” and recreate responsibly. Visit Recreate Responsibly to learn helpful tips on how to be good stewards of National Parks and other public lands. Visitors are also encouraged to plan ahead and know they will have a place to stay overnight upon arrival. Reservations are required for all park campgrounds and can be booked on Recreation.gov. Visit the park’s plan your visit webpage for more helpful planning tools.
With more than 240 miles of trails meandering throughout the park, hiking is the absolute best way to see Grand Teton National Park. In addition to the hikes listed above, the park offers a wide variety of outstanding hikes that take-in the best scenery the Tetons have to offer. If you do plan to visit Grand Teton this year, please note that our hiking website also offers a wide variety of accommodation listings and other things to do to help with all your trip planning.
Jeff
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