Families and groups
Leans DIY on entry cost
One $35 vehicle fee covers everyone in the car, so a party of five pays $7 each to enter. A per-seat tour price has no such discount, so compare it with your whole-car cost.
Source: NPS fees, Oct 26, 2026
Wyoming · National Park
Grand Teton: tour or DIY?
Checked Oct 26, 2026 · Source: NPS
Grand Teton charges $35 per private vehicle, good for 7 days, according to the National Park Service (checked Oct 26, 2026). Visitors 16 and older who live outside the US pay an extra $100 unless they hold a pass. One fee covers the whole car, so a party of four pays $8.75 each to enter, which favors driving yourself.
Our verdict, from the fee data
DIY wins on entry cost for groups
The $35 vehicle fee is paid once for everyone in the car. A tour only beats driving yourself if it saves you real money or time on fuel, parking, shuttles and planning.
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| Party | Entrance total | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $35 | $35 |
| 2 people | $35 | $17.50 |
| 4 people | $35 | $8.75 |
| 6 people | $35 | $5.83 |
Arithmetic on the NPS fee of $35. The vehicle fee covers all passengers, so cost per person falls as the group grows. Non-US residents 16+ add $100 each.
Entrance fees
| Fee | Cost | Notes from NPS |
|---|---|---|
| Entrance - Private Vehicle | $35 | Park entrance fee for 7 days for a private, non-commercial vehicle. |
| Entrance - Motorcycle | $30 | Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers. |
| Entrance - Per Person | $20 | Park entrance fee for 7 days for each visitor 16 years and older entering by foot, bicycle, ski, etc. |
| Commercial Entrance - Sedan | $25 | A commercial tour is defined as consisting of one or more persons traveling on an itinerary that has been packaged, priced, or sold for leisure or recreational purposes by an organization that realizes financial gain through the provision of the service. |
| Commercial Entrance - Van | $125 | Based upon the total capacity of a vehicle that can carry 7-15 passengers, regardless of the actual number of passengers. A commercial tour is defined as consisting of one or more persons traveling on an itinerary that has been packaged, priced, or sold for leisure or… |
| Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus | $200 | Based upon the total capacity of a vehicle that can carry 16-25 passengers, regardless of the actual number of passengers. A commercial tour is defined as consisting of one or more persons traveling on an itinerary that has been packaged, priced, or sold for leisure or… |
| Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach | $300 | Based upon the total capacity of a vehicle that can carry 26 or more passengers, regardless of the actual number of passengers. A commercial tour is defined as consisting of one or more persons traveling on an itinerary that has been packaged, priced, or sold for leisure or… |
| Entrance - Education/Academic Groups | $0 | Schools or other bona fide educational institutions (accredited, officially recognized, or tax exempt for educational purposes) may request an educational fee waiver. The fee waiver will allow qualifying groups free entry into the park for educational or scientific purposes. |
| Nonresident | $100 | Each non-US resident aged 16 and older visiting Grand Teton National Park must pay a $100 nonresident fee (in addition to the standard entrance fee), unless admitted with an Annual or America the Beautiful Pass. |
Source: nps.gov fees and passes for Grand Teton via the NPS API, checked Oct 26, 2026. Fees change; confirm before you go.
Visiting from outside the US? Grand Teton is one of 11 parks that charge non-US residents aged 16+ a $100 nonresident fee on top of the regular entrance fee, unless they hold an annual or America the Beautiful pass. The Non-Resident Annual Pass costs $250. Source: nps.gov passes, checked Oct 26, 2026.
Pass math
- The $80 America the Beautiful Resident Annual Pass equals 3 visits at $35 per vehicle, here or at any other fee site.
- Seniors 62+ pay $20 for an annual pass or $80 for lifetime.
- Grand Teton also sells its own pass: Annual Entrance - Park, $70.
When it is busiest
NPS recreation visits by month, 2025. July had 21% of the year; January was the quietest month, with about 6% of the busiest month’s visits.
BusierQuietest month
Show the numbers
| Month | Recreation visits |
|---|---|
| January | 50,745 |
| February | 53,580 |
| March | 64,716 |
| April | 77,629 |
| May | 341,521 |
| June | 680,406 |
| July | 787,186 |
| August | 735,593 |
| September | 617,970 |
| October | 281,020 |
| November | 56,377 |
| December | 53,905 |
Source: NPS IRMA Stats, recreation visitors, 2025, pulled Oct 26, 2026.
Alerts right now
4 active NPS alerts when we checked on Oct 26, 2026, including 1 closure. Showing the most serious first.
Park Closure Death Canyon Trailhead Construction Closure
Death Canyon Road and Trailhead are closed to all use. Start hikes at alternative trailheads such as Granite Canyon, LSR Preserve, and Taggart Lake. Details on nps.gov
Caution Construction on HWY 26/89/191
Construction taking place on US HWY 26/89/191 south of Moran Junction. Expect 20-minute delays in both directions. Details on nps.gov
Caution Construction in the South End of the Park
Moose-Wilson Road between Moose and LSR Preserve closed. Expect occasional short delays between Granite Entrance and LSR Preserve. Possible intermittent delays on Teton Park Road at Cottonwood Creek Picnic Area. Cottonwood Creek picnic area closed. Taggart Trail detour in place. Details on nps.gov
Information Plan Ahead for 2027 Construction
Plan ahead for construction in 2027. Check road construction and park construction pages for more information. Details on nps.gov
Source: NPS API alerts, checked Oct 26, 2026. Conditions change by the hour; check the park page before you drive.
Hours and access
Visitors may enter the park at any time, but visitor services and motor vehicle access vary throughout the year.
Source: NPS API operating hours, checked Oct 26, 2026.
What NPS lists to do here
- Arts and Culture
- Auto and ATV
- Backcountry Camping
- Backcountry Hiking
- Biking
- Birdwatching
- Boat Tour
- Boat Tour
- Boating
- Bookstore and Park Store
- Camping
- Canoe or Kayak Camping
- Canoe or Kayak Camping
- Canoeing
- Car or Front Country Camping
- Climbing
- Cross-Country Skiing
- Cultural Demonstrations
- Dining
- Fishing
- Fly Fishing
- Food
- Freshwater Fishing
- Front-Country Hiking
- +30 more
Source: NPS API activity tags, checked Oct 26, 2026.
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Seniors (62+)
A senior pass cuts DIY cost
US residents aged 62 and over can buy an annual pass for $20 or a lifetime pass for $80. The NPS API we use has no per-park accessibility data, so check the park page for trail and shuttle accessibility before choosing.
Source: nps.gov passes, Oct 26, 2026
Visitors without a car
Transit is listed
The NPS tags “Off-Trail Permitted Hiking” here. Guided options tagged: Boat Tour, Boat Tour, Boating and Guided Tours. Confirm routes and seasons on nps.gov.
Source: NPS activities, Oct 26, 2026
First-timers
Start at a visitor center
The NPS lists 6 visitor centers, 4 with passport stamps. It also publishes 4 self-guided tours, taking 30 min to 4 h, which cost nothing beyond entry.
Source: NPS visitor centers and tours, Oct 26, 2026
Short visits
Entry is valid 7 days
The vehicle fee is good for 7 days, so a one-day trip pays the same gate fee as a long one. NPS self-guided tours here run up to 4 h. January was the quietest month in 2025, which helps if you only have a day.
Source: NPS fees and IRMA Stats, Oct 26, 2026
What to book ahead
Check reservations early
NPS alerts mention reservations, permits or shuttles: “Construction in the South End of the Park” and “Death Canyon Trailhead Construction Closure”. The NPS campground listings (8) tag 1210 sites as reservable and 10 as first-come; those tags can lag, so confirm on the park page.
Source: NPS alerts and campgrounds, Oct 26, 2026
Season
July is busiest
July drew 21% of 2025 recreation visits; its average high is 77°F at the nearest NOAA station. January was quietest, with an average high of 24°F. Mild months below the average crowd: October.
Source: NPS IRMA Stats; NOAA normals 1991–2020 (MORAN 5WNW, 10 km away)
Parking and shuttles
No related alerts
No active NPS alert mentioned parking, shuttles or timed entry on Oct 26, 2026. Parking can still be scarce at peak times; see the park page.
Source: NPS alerts, Oct 26, 2026
Questions
How much does it cost to enter Grand Teton by car?
The NPS lists $35 per private vehicle for 7 days (checked Oct 26, 2026). The fee covers every passenger in the vehicle.
Is there an extra fee for visitors from outside the US at Grand Teton?
Yes. Grand Teton is one of 11 parks where non-US residents aged 16 and over pay a $100 nonresident fee on top of the entrance fee, unless they hold an annual or America the Beautiful pass (NPS, checked Oct 26, 2026).
When is Grand Teton busiest?
July had the most recreation visits in 2025 (21% of the year). January had the fewest, so July drew about 15.5 times as many visits. Source: NPS IRMA Stats.
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TourOrDIY is independent and not affiliated with the National Park Service. Numbers are copied from NPS public data on Oct 26, 2026 and may have changed. See the accuracy disclaimer and our method.