It’s a time of excitement as many of us start planning our summer adventures in the Park, and have access to our favorite trails, campsites and lakes.  Grand Teton Park facilities open gradually over the next few weeks, so before you venture out here are important opening dates for you to be aware of:

Roads 
 Teton Park Road - May 1
Moose-Wilson Road - May 1
Signal Mountain Summit Road - May 1
Grassy Lake Road - June 1, dependent on snow conditions
Paved multi-use pathways are open when they are predominately free of snow and ice.

Visitor Centers & Ranger Stations 

Craig Thomas Discovery & Visitor Center - Open
Colter Bay Visitor Center - May 7
Jenny Lake Visitor Center - May 27
Laurance S. Rockefeller Preserve Center - June 4
Flagg Ranch Information Station - June 6
Jenny Lake Ranger Station - June 4

Campgrounds 

Gros Ventre-  May 6
Signal Mountain - May 6
Jenny Lake - May 6
Colter Bay - May 26
Colter Bay RV Park - May 12
Headwaters Campground & RV Sites - May 20
Lizard Creek - June 10 

Lodging 

Signal Mountain Lodge - May 6
Jackson Lake Lodge - May 16
Colter Bay Cabins - May 26
Triangle X Ranch - May 22
Jenny Lake Lodge - June 1
Headwaters Lodge & Cabins at Flagg Ranch - June 1

Entrance Stations 

The Moose, Moran, and Granite Canyon entrance stations are open and charging entry fees. 

Bicyclists are reminded that they must stop and show an entry pass before proceeding through the gates, just as vehicles are required to do. An automated self-serve machine is located on the multi-use pathway adjacent to the Moose Entrance Station. People traveling on the pathway by foot, bike, or rollerblade will be required to stop and pay or have a valid pass in possession. 

All backcountry camping permits cost $25. Backcountry reservations may be made until May 15 with an additional $10 fee for advanced booking. Reservations can be made online at Recreation.gov. After May 15, all backcountry site permits are issued on a first-come, first-served basis no more than one day before the trip begins.

Enjoy your time in Grand Teton National Park this summer and take in the beauty and majesty that astounds us each day.  Please be mindful of the wildlife and keep your distance and always remember your bear spray!