Grand Teton National Park: Summer 2026 opening dates

JACKSON, Wyo. — With the main road in Grand Teton National Park slated to open to visitors on Friday, May 1, the official launch of the park’s summer season will soon be underway.

The park’s services and facilities will open on a staggered schedule, with the Gros Ventre Campground opening as early as April 27, and the Jenny Lake Ranger Station opening later in the season, planned for June 6. The Craig Thomas Discovery and Visitor Center opened April 10.

Keep this calendar handy to keep track of opening and closing dates:

Moose

Facilities/Services	Opening	Closing
Craig Thomas Discovery and Visitor Center	April 10	October 31
Aquatic Invasive Species Watercraft Inspection Station	May 16	September 30
Moose Landing, Snake River Launch	Open in spring after snow removal
Gros Ventre Campground	April 27	October 10
Menors Ferry Historic District	April 1	October 31
Chapel of the Transfiguration	Open year-round, with Sunday services June through September

Laurance S. Rockefeller Preserve, Teton Village, Moose-Wilson Road

Facilities/Services	Opening	Closing
Laurance S. Rockefeller Preserve Center	June 1	September 20
Jackson Hole Aerial Tram, access to park trails	May 16	October 4

Jenny, String and Leigh Lakes

Facilities/Services	Opening	Closing
Jenny Lake General Store	May 2	October 4
Jenny Lake Ranger Station	Expected to open June 6	September 7
Jenny Lake Visitor Center	May 15	October 12
Jenny Lake Campground	May 2	September 27
Jenny Lake Boating	May 15 (Ice dependent)	September 30
Jenny Lake Boat Launch	Opens May 1 (Weather dependent)
AAC Climbers’ Ranch	June 6	September 13
String Lake Mobile Contact Staton	Mid-June	September
String Lake Canoe Launch	May 1	October 31
Jenny Lake Lodge and Dining Room	May 29	October 4

Signal Mountain

Facilities/Services	Opening	Closing
Signal Mountain Lodge	May 8	October 11
Trapper Grill, Restaurant	May 8	October 11
Deadman’s Bar	May 8	October 10
Needles Gift Store	May 8	October 10
Peaks Restaurant	May 8	October 10
Timbers Coffee and Cones	May 8	October 11
Signal Mountain General Store and Gas Station	May 1	October 11
Signal Mountain Campground	May 8	October 11
Signal Mountain Showers and Laundry	May 8	October 11
Signal Mountain Marina	May 16	September 20
Chapel of the Sacred Heart	Open June through September with services most Sundays

Moran

Facilities/Services	Opening	Closing
Aquatic Invasive Species Watercraft Inspection Station	May 16	September 30
Deadmans Bar, Snake River Launch	April 1	December 15
Pacific Creek Landing, Snake River Launch	April 1	December 15
Jackson Lake Dam, Snake River Launch	Open in spring after snow removal
Cunningham Cabin Historic District	Area open
Triangle X Dude and Guest Ranch	May 22	October 6

Jackson Lake Lodge

Facilities/Services	Opening	Closing
Jackson Lake Lodge	May 15	October 4
The Mural Room, Restaurant	May 15	October 4
Pioneer Grill, Restaurant	May 15	October 4
Blue Heron Lounge	May 15	October 3
Coffee Cart	May 15	October 4
Jackson Lake Lodge Shops	May 15	October 4
Jackson Lake Lodge Corrals	May 22	October 3

Colter Bay Village

Facilities/Services	Opening	Closing
Colter Bay Visitor Center	May 8	September 30
Colter Bay Campground	May 21	September 27
Colter Bay RV Park	May 4	October 10
Colter Bay Convenience Store and Gas Station	April 17	October 9
Colter Bay Cabins	May 21	September 27
Colter Bay Tent Village	May 22	September 7
Colter Bay Launderette and Showers	May 4	October 10
Colter Bay General Store	May 21	September 27
Ranch House Restaurant	May 21	September 27
Cafe Court Pizzeria	May 22	September 7
Colter Bay Corrals	May 29	September 7
Colter Bay Marina (water levels permitting)	May 22	September 20

Leeks Marina & Lizard Creek

Facilities/Services	Opening	Closing
Lizard Creek Campground	June 12	September 13
Leeks Marina	May 16	September 20
Leeks Pizzeria	May 22	September 12

Rockefeller Parkway, Flagg Ranch

Facilities/Services	Opening	Closing
Flagg Ranch Information Station	Not expected to open	Not expected to open
Headwaters Lodge and Cabins	May 22	October 4
Sheffields Restaurant	May 22	October 4
Headwaters Convenience Store and Gas Station	May 8	October 18
Headwaters Campground and RV Park	May 8	October 4
Headwaters Corrals	June 1	August 31

See Grand Teton National Park’s website for further information. Dates are subject to change at the park’s discretion. The above dates are current as of April 10.