Fall sunset in Grand Teton. Photo courtesy of Laura Yungmeyer
As the leaves continue to fall and morning frost becomes a regular occurrence, it seems that another summer has come to an end in Grand Teton. Fall brings a variety of changes in the valley; wildlife migrates to winter ranges, snow dusts the valley floor, and tour bus sightings are less frequent. At park headquarters in Moose, fall signals closures at several Grand Teton visitor facilities to adjust for winter’s lower visitation numbers. Below you will find a complete list of closing dates for all campgrounds, ranger stations, visitor centers, entrance stations, roads, and concessionaires.
September Closures:
Campgrounds:
Lizard Creek: September 1 (closed)
Colter Bay: September 21 (11 am)
Colter Bay RV Park: September 28 (11 am)
Jenny Lake: September 28 (11 am)
Headwaters at Flagg Ranch: September 30 (11 am)
Ranger Stations & Visitor Centers
Jenny Lake Ranger Station: September 7 (5 pm)
Laurance Rockefeller Preserve Center: September 21 (5 pm)
Jenny Lake Visitor Center: September 23 (5 pm)
October & November Closures:
Campgrounds:
Gros Ventre: October 3 (11 am)
Signal Mountain: October 19 (11 am)
Ranger Stations & Visitor Centers:
Colter Bay Visitor Center: October 13 (5 pm)
Craig Thomas Discovery & Visitor Center: November 2 (5 pm)
Entrance Stations:
Granite Canyon, Moose & Moran: October 31 (5 pm)
Road Closures
Teton Park Road & Moose-Wilson Road: October 31 (dusk)
Concessionaire Closures:
Colter Bay Village Cabins: September 28 (11 am)
Headwaters Lodge & Cabins at Flagg Ranch: September 30 (11 am)
Jackson Lake Lodge: October 5 (11 am)
Jenny Lake Lodge: October 5 (Noon)
Signal Mountain Lodge: October 19 (11 am)
Triangle X Ranch: Mid October
Other Visitor Services:
Jenny Lake Boating: September 28 (dusk)