Visitors are drawn to Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming for its rugged mountains, beautiful valleys, and endless wilderness. A lot of these gems really stand out, but there are still some hidden gems in the park that aren’t quite as obvious. Here are some of the lesser-visited parts of the park you ought to check out ASAP!
- Willow Flats
Flickr/J. Stephen Conn Here’s a lesser-known spot for wildlife viewing. Willow Flats is located near Colter Bay in Grand Teton National Park. During the months of June and July, Willow Flats is a great area to see grizzly bears. During these two months, the elk are calving in this location so the grizzlies congregate in this area hoping to catch a calf. Willow Flats, Wyoming 83414, USA
- Leigh Lake
S. Zenner - National Park Service/Wikipedia Jackson Lake and Jenny Lake are some of the more popular lakes in the park but if you head a little ways off the beaten path, you will run across this gem. Leigh Lake is one of the prettiest lakes in the park. The lake water is crystal clear with beautiful mountain scenery and it has a beach! Leigh Lake is situated just southeast of Mount Moran. Learn more about this amazing lake and the hike to get there in this article. Leigh Lake, Wyoming 83414, USA
- Oxbow Bend
Flickr/Julie Falk You won’t have to fight the crowds here. Located in the heart of Grand Teton National Park, Oxbow Bend of the Snake River offers panoramic views of the mountain peaks. This section of the river is located along Highway 26-287. Oxbow Bend, Wyoming 83013, USA
- Triangle X Ranch
Triangle X Ranch Triangle X Ranch is the only remaining dude ranch left inside the park. You can stay at the ranch in one of their rustic cabins. Meals are included and they offer excursions such as horseback riding, river floats and fly fishing. Learn more on the official website. Triangle X Ranch Road, Triangle X Ranch Rd, Wyoming 83012, USA
- Schwabacher Landing
Flickr/Matthew Paulson Schwabacher Landing is located along the eastern shore of the Snake River. The water here reflects the colors of the sunset and mountains. Wildlife is commonly seen in this area too. This is a very scenic gem in the park. Schwabacher Lane, Schwabacher Ln, Wilson, WY 83014, USA
- Laurance S. Rockefeller Preserve
Eoghanacht/Wikipedia The Laurance S. Rockefeller Preserve is a refuge located along the southern edge of Phelps Lake. The main purpose of the preserve is to provide a place where visitors can feel an emotional and spiritual connection with nature. Some of the natural communities here include sagebrush meadows, wildflowers, wildlife, fir, spruce, lodgepole pine, cottonwoods, aspens and sedges. Learn more on the official NPS website. Laurance S. Rockefeller Preserve, Jackson, WY 83001, USA
- Hidden Falls
Smaldone/Wikipedia While the falls are pretty hidden in the park, they can get kind of busy during the summer months. Hidden Falls is located along Cascade Creek and does require some hiking to reach this beautiful spot. The total height of the falls is about 100’. Read more about the falls and the trail to get there in this article. Hidden Falls, Wyoming 83414, USA
- Signal Mountain Lodge
Signal Mountain Lodge Signal Mountain Lodge is also located in the heart of Grand Teton National Park. This lodge provides the only lakefront accommodations in the park. Here you can enjoy fishing, float trips, kayaking and canoeing in Jackson Lake and Snake River. Get more info on the official website! Signal Mountain Lodge Road, Signal Mountain Lodge Rd, Wyoming 83414, USA
- Craig Thomas Discovery And Visitor Center
Acroterion/WikimediaCommons Craig Thomas Discovery and Visitor Center is located at 1 Teton Park Road in Moose. It’s the only visitor center in the park to be open year round. The center’s exhibits include the park’s natural history, mountaineering and Western artifacts. Find more information on the NPS website. Craig Thomas Discovery and Visitor Center, 1 Teton Park Rd, Moose, WY 83012, USA
- Mormon Row Historic District
Jon Sullivan, PD Photo/WikimediaCommons The Mormon Row Historic District is a row of homesteads located along the Jackson-Moran Road in the southeastern corner of the park. This is where the Mormons settled when they moved into the area. The T.A. Moulton barn is one of the most photographed barns in the nation. Just when you thought this National Park in Wyoming couldn’t be more jam-packed with things to do and see… there are all these things. But wait! There’s one more! Mormon Row Historic District, 13040 Antelope Flats Rd, Moose, WY 83012, USA
- Chapel of the Transfiguration
Acroterion/Wikimedia Commons The Chapel of the Transfiguration is a small log chapel located in Grand Teton National Park. The chapel is located in Moose and was built to frame the Cathedral Group of peaks through its window behind the altar. Menors Ferry Road, Menors Ferry Rd, Wyoming 83012, USA
Do you know of any other hidden gems in Grand Teton National Park? What’s your favorite National Park in Wyoming? Tell us about them in the comments! For more amazing Wyoming delights, check out this list of ten amazing spots where you can see Wyoming at its best.
Flickr/J. Stephen Conn
Here’s a lesser-known spot for wildlife viewing. Willow Flats is located near Colter Bay in Grand Teton National Park. During the months of June and July, Willow Flats is a great area to see grizzly bears. During these two months, the elk are calving in this location so the grizzlies congregate in this area hoping to catch a calf.
Willow Flats, Wyoming 83414, USA
S. Zenner - National Park Service/Wikipedia
Jackson Lake and Jenny Lake are some of the more popular lakes in the park but if you head a little ways off the beaten path, you will run across this gem. Leigh Lake is one of the prettiest lakes in the park. The lake water is crystal clear with beautiful mountain scenery and it has a beach! Leigh Lake is situated just southeast of Mount Moran. Learn more about this amazing lake and the hike to get there in this article.
Leigh Lake, Wyoming 83414, USA
Flickr/Julie Falk
You won’t have to fight the crowds here. Located in the heart of Grand Teton National Park, Oxbow Bend of the Snake River offers panoramic views of the mountain peaks. This section of the river is located along Highway 26-287.
Oxbow Bend, Wyoming 83013, USA
Triangle X Ranch
Triangle X Ranch is the only remaining dude ranch left inside the park. You can stay at the ranch in one of their rustic cabins. Meals are included and they offer excursions such as horseback riding, river floats and fly fishing. Learn more on the official website.
Triangle X Ranch Road, Triangle X Ranch Rd, Wyoming 83012, USA
Flickr/Matthew Paulson
Schwabacher Landing is located along the eastern shore of the Snake River. The water here reflects the colors of the sunset and mountains. Wildlife is commonly seen in this area too. This is a very scenic gem in the park.
Schwabacher Lane, Schwabacher Ln, Wilson, WY 83014, USA
Eoghanacht/Wikipedia
The Laurance S. Rockefeller Preserve is a refuge located along the southern edge of Phelps Lake. The main purpose of the preserve is to provide a place where visitors can feel an emotional and spiritual connection with nature. Some of the natural communities here include sagebrush meadows, wildflowers, wildlife, fir, spruce, lodgepole pine, cottonwoods, aspens and sedges. Learn more on the official NPS website.
Laurance S. Rockefeller Preserve, Jackson, WY 83001, USA
Smaldone/Wikipedia
While the falls are pretty hidden in the park, they can get kind of busy during the summer months. Hidden Falls is located along Cascade Creek and does require some hiking to reach this beautiful spot. The total height of the falls is about 100’. Read more about the falls and the trail to get there in this article.
Hidden Falls, Wyoming 83414, USA
Signal Mountain Lodge
Signal Mountain Lodge is also located in the heart of Grand Teton National Park. This lodge provides the only lakefront accommodations in the park. Here you can enjoy fishing, float trips, kayaking and canoeing in Jackson Lake and Snake River. Get more info on the official website!
Signal Mountain Lodge Road, Signal Mountain Lodge Rd, Wyoming 83414, USA
Acroterion/WikimediaCommons
Craig Thomas Discovery and Visitor Center is located at 1 Teton Park Road in Moose. It’s the only visitor center in the park to be open year round. The center’s exhibits include the park’s natural history, mountaineering and Western artifacts. Find more information on the NPS website.
Craig Thomas Discovery and Visitor Center, 1 Teton Park Rd, Moose, WY 83012, USA
Jon Sullivan, PD Photo/WikimediaCommons
The Mormon Row Historic District is a row of homesteads located along the Jackson-Moran Road in the southeastern corner of the park. This is where the Mormons settled when they moved into the area. The T.A. Moulton barn is one of the most photographed barns in the nation. Just when you thought this National Park in Wyoming couldn’t be more jam-packed with things to do and see… there are all these things. But wait! There’s one more!
Mormon Row Historic District, 13040 Antelope Flats Rd, Moose, WY 83012, USA
Acroterion/Wikimedia Commons
The Chapel of the Transfiguration is a small log chapel located in Grand Teton National Park. The chapel is located in Moose and was built to frame the Cathedral Group of peaks through its window behind the altar.
Menors Ferry Road, Menors Ferry Rd, Wyoming 83012, USA
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National Parks to Visit in Wyoming February 09, 2022 Tori Jane What are the best state parks in Wyoming? Wyoming is famous for many of its absolutely incredible National Parks. It’s home to beloved places like Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park – as well as five others! - but oftentimes, the state parks get overlooked in favor of these more famous options. Well, we here at Only In Your State feel like that’s terribly unfair; Wyoming’s state parks are absolutely incredible, too! In fact, here in Wyoming we’ve got 12 state parks that aren’t all that famous; some of the best ones include Keyhole State Park, which can be found in Moorcroft. It’s known by the locals for its excellent fishing, beautiful lake views, and wonderful camping opportunities. Hot Springs State Park is home to exactly what the name implies: an incredible natural thermal spring that spits out more than 8,000 gallons of water daily. Fun fact: Hot Springs State Park is famous for its springs AND the fascinating bison herds that roam about the area. Other great options include Glendo State Park, Sinks Canyon State Park, and Curt Gowdy State Park. There are plenty more, but those ones ought to be a great start! What are the most popular hiking trails in Wyoming? Wyoming is a hiker’s dream come true, and with more than 1,000 amazing trails to choose from, we’re pretty sure you’ll never get bored. There are enough trails all over the state that you’re sure to find numerous ones that are perfect for your specific hopes and needs. Some are quite easy, short, and simple; others are laborious, challenging, and very long. No matter what kind of hiker you are or how skilled you may or may not be, there’s a trail in Wyoming for you. The most popular hiking trails in Wyoming, according to our friends at AllTrails.com, are the Cascade Canyon Trail, located in Grant Teton National Park and rated as moderate. It’s longer, at just over nine miles in length, but every step is worth it. Also at Grand Teton NP are other beloved trails like the Jenny Lake Trail and Taggart Lake Loop. While at Yellowstone NP you’ll want to hike the Grand Prismatic Hot Spring trail and the Upper Geyser Basin (which has views of Old Faithful). For some lesser-known hiking gems in Wyoming, check this article out!
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National Parks to Visit in Wyoming
February 09, 2022
Tori Jane
What are the best state parks in Wyoming? Wyoming is famous for many of its absolutely incredible National Parks. It’s home to beloved places like Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park – as well as five others! - but oftentimes, the state parks get overlooked in favor of these more famous options. Well, we here at Only In Your State feel like that’s terribly unfair; Wyoming’s state parks are absolutely incredible, too! In fact, here in Wyoming we’ve got 12 state parks that aren’t all that famous; some of the best ones include Keyhole State Park, which can be found in Moorcroft. It’s known by the locals for its excellent fishing, beautiful lake views, and wonderful camping opportunities. Hot Springs State Park is home to exactly what the name implies: an incredible natural thermal spring that spits out more than 8,000 gallons of water daily. Fun fact: Hot Springs State Park is famous for its springs AND the fascinating bison herds that roam about the area. Other great options include Glendo State Park, Sinks Canyon State Park, and Curt Gowdy State Park. There are plenty more, but those ones ought to be a great start! What are the most popular hiking trails in Wyoming? Wyoming is a hiker’s dream come true, and with more than 1,000 amazing trails to choose from, we’re pretty sure you’ll never get bored. There are enough trails all over the state that you’re sure to find numerous ones that are perfect for your specific hopes and needs. Some are quite easy, short, and simple; others are laborious, challenging, and very long. No matter what kind of hiker you are or how skilled you may or may not be, there’s a trail in Wyoming for you. The most popular hiking trails in Wyoming, according to our friends at AllTrails.com, are the Cascade Canyon Trail, located in Grant Teton National Park and rated as moderate. It’s longer, at just over nine miles in length, but every step is worth it. Also at Grand Teton NP are other beloved trails like the Jenny Lake Trail and Taggart Lake Loop. While at Yellowstone NP you’ll want to hike the Grand Prismatic Hot Spring trail and the Upper Geyser Basin (which has views of Old Faithful). For some lesser-known hiking gems in Wyoming, check this article out!
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The OIYS Visitor Center
Wyoming is famous for many of its absolutely incredible National Parks. It’s home to beloved places like Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park – as well as five others! - but oftentimes, the state parks get overlooked in favor of these more famous options. Well, we here at Only In Your State feel like that’s terribly unfair; Wyoming’s state parks are absolutely incredible, too! In fact, here in Wyoming we’ve got 12 state parks that aren’t all that famous; some of the best ones include Keyhole State Park, which can be found in Moorcroft. It’s known by the locals for its excellent fishing, beautiful lake views, and wonderful camping opportunities. Hot Springs State Park is home to exactly what the name implies: an incredible natural thermal spring that spits out more than 8,000 gallons of water daily. Fun fact: Hot Springs State Park is famous for its springs AND the fascinating bison herds that roam about the area. Other great options include Glendo State Park, Sinks Canyon State Park, and Curt Gowdy State Park. There are plenty more, but those ones ought to be a great start!
What are the most popular hiking trails in Wyoming?
Wyoming is a hiker’s dream come true, and with more than 1,000 amazing trails to choose from, we’re pretty sure you’ll never get bored. There are enough trails all over the state that you’re sure to find numerous ones that are perfect for your specific hopes and needs. Some are quite easy, short, and simple; others are laborious, challenging, and very long. No matter what kind of hiker you are or how skilled you may or may not be, there’s a trail in Wyoming for you. The most popular hiking trails in Wyoming, according to our friends at AllTrails.com, are the Cascade Canyon Trail, located in Grant Teton National Park and rated as moderate. It’s longer, at just over nine miles in length, but every step is worth it. Also at Grand Teton NP are other beloved trails like the Jenny Lake Trail and Taggart Lake Loop. While at Yellowstone NP you’ll want to hike the Grand Prismatic Hot Spring trail and the Upper Geyser Basin (which has views of Old Faithful). For some lesser-known hiking gems in Wyoming, check this article out!
