BAXTER'S PINNACLE CLOSED FOR NESTING PEREGRINE'S - MAY 19, 2020

The following area is temporarily closed to public entry: The Baxter’s Pinnacle climbing route, approach trail, and surrounding cliffs. This closes the Baxter’s Pinnacle climbing route to human traffic as well as the social trail that branches from the horse trail and serves as the approach route to the climb.

The National Park Service has determined that the closure is necessary for the protection of nesting peregrine falcons and their young. The peregrine falcon is a state Species of Greatest Conservation Need and is protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.

PARK RE-OPENS ON LIMITED BASIS - MAY 18, 2020

Beginning at noon today, Monday, May 18, Grand Teton National Park will have recreational access with limited services available to the public, including:

• Primary road access (Teton Park Road, Moose-Wilson Road and North Park Road) 
• Public restrooms in some areas 
• Day-use hiking on seasonally-accessible trails 
• Riverbank and lakeshore fishing 
• Multi-use pathway system (where free from snow)  
• Limited commercial-use authorization tours (biking, wildlife, etc.)  
• Several viewpoints continue to be accessible along US Highway 89/26/191  

With public health in mind, the following facilities remain closed or services are unavailable at this time; 

• Park visitor centers 
• Overnight lodging  
• Food service  
• Boating/floating on river and lakes 
• Marinas 
• Backcountry permits 
• Special-use permits 
• Campgrounds 

It is anticipated that expanded recreational access and visitor services will be available as the park continues with a phased opening approach, conditions permitting.  Click here for more information.   

GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK CLOSED - MARCH 24, 2020

Effective immediately, Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks are closed to all park visitors until further notice. 

There will be no visitor access permitted to either park. State highways and/or roads that transcend park/state boundaries and facilities that support life safety and commerce will remain open. Both parks will cooperate on the implementation of the closures. We will notify the public when we resume full operations and provide updates on our website and social media channels.   

Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks are announcing modifications to operations at the request of local county health officers from Park County, WY, Park County, MT, Teton County, WY, and Gallatin County, MT. The health and safety of our visitors, employees, volunteers, and partners is our number one priority. The National Park Service (NPS) is working servicewide with federal, state, and local authorities to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic. 

“The National Park Service listened to the concerns from our local partners and, based on current health guidance, temporarily closed the parks,” said Yellowstone Superintendent Cam Sholly and Grand Teton Acting Superintendent Gopaul Noojibail. “We are committed to continued close coordination with our state and local partners as we progress through this closure period and are prepared when the timing is right to reopen as quickly and safely as possible.”    

Updates about NPS operations will be posted on www.nps.gov/coronavirus. Please check with www.nps.gov/yell and www.nps.gov/grte for specific details about park operations.

BACKCOUNTRY CLOSURE LIFTED - FEBRUARY 25, 2020

The backcountry closure of the central Teton Range has been lifted.  The closure around Timbered Island remains in effect - see link under Current News & Notes.  

The Teton Range remains cloaked under a deep blanket of snow.  See the Bridger-Teton Avalanche Center website for information on current avalanche conditions and snow pack summaries as we move into late winter/early spring conditions.  

Touring below Teewinot Mtn - 2.20.20