Colter Bay Visitor Center
Grand Teton National Park, Moran, Wyoming
On the shores of Jackson Lake, Colter Bay Visitor Center is a useful resource for visitors to Grand Teton National Park. Offering detailed park maps and newspapers, educational exhibits, permits, and a bookstore, the visitor center is also home to 35 pieces from the David T. Vernon collection of rare American Indian artifacts.
Many visitors to Grand Teton National Park stop at Colter Bay Visitor Center to pick up park maps and brochures, get trail information, and obtain permits for backpacking or boating. In addition to seeing the artifacts on display, you can also watch a movie to learn more about Grand Teton or join a ranger-led program. Jackson Lake, Colter Bay Campground, and Colter Bay Village are just minutes away. Visit independently or as part of a guided tour of the highlights of the park from Jackson Hole.
- The Colter Bay Visitor Center is ideal for anyone who wants to learn more about Grand Teton and Native American artwork.
- The visitor center offers wheelchair-accessible restrooms, parking spaces, and entrances.
- The Grand Teton Association runs a bookstore in the visitor center.
- A general store, gift shop, marina store, gas station, and restaurants can be found at Colter Bay Village and Marina nearby.
The Colter Bay Visitor Center is located above Colter Bay Marina, on the shores of Jackson Lake, 25 miles (40 kilometers) north of Moose. Take US 89, 191, or 287 to the Colter Bay Village sign, turn west, then continue 1 mile to reach the visitor center. The nearest major airport to the visitor center and park is in Jackson Hole.
The visitor center is open from late spring to mid-fall, with extended hours over the summer. Free, ranger-led talks about the American Indian artifact displays are held every morning and afternoon. Over the summer, visitors can also view and purchase traditional and contemporary pieces of art through the American Indian Guest Artist Program.
The largest lake in Grand Teton National Park, Jackson Lake offers stunning views of the towering Teton Range, and water activities that include boating, sailing, paddling, windsurfing, fishing, and swimming. A few of the area’s hiking trails are Lakeshore Trail, Heron Pond and Swan Lake Loop, and Hermitage Point. There are 15 islands here, and it’s possible to camp at a primitive site on Elk Island. Several developed campgrounds can be found around the lake.
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