Grand Teton National Park
Grand Teton National Park
Grand Teton National Park is one of the best all-round wildlife photography destinations in the lower forty-eight, where moose, bison, bears, elk, waterbirds, and sagebrush-valley wildlife play out beneath one of the world's most photogenic mountain skylines. It is strongest for travelers who want a high-impact North American mammal destination with excellent scenery and consistently strong photographic opportunities.
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Wildlife Species
Moose
UncommonMammal · Best time: Morning or Evening
Bison
UncommonMammal · Best time: All Day
Grizzly Bear
RareMammal · Best time: Spring to Autumn
Trumpeter Swan
UncommonBird · Best time: Spring and Summer
Geography
- Terrain
- Jagged mountains, sage flats, rivers, lakes, willow thickets, alpine slopes
- Elevation
- About 1900-4200m
- Climate
- Continental mountain climate
- Area
- About 1250 km2
Weather
- Best Months
- MayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctober
- Avg. Temperature
- -15-28°C
- Rainfall
- Moderate, with spring and summer weather shifts affecting visibility and wildlife movement
- Humidity
- 30-80%
Getting There
Jackson Hole Airport sits at the edge of the park, with excellent road access
One of the easiest top-tier wildlife parks in the U.S. to reach
- Self-drive and roadside wildlife loops
- Dawn and dusk photography circuits
- Combined trip with Yellowstone
Where to Stay
Hotels and lodges in Jackson and park lodges
Mid-range to PremiumLodge · Main bases around and inside the park
Campgrounds in the valley
BudgetCamp · Close to core wildlife areas
