Craig Thomas Discovery & Visitor Center
Facility · Wyoming ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Grand Teton National Park (National Park) · Open Access
- 6,453 ft
- Elevation
The grand expanse of the Teton Range rises above the visitor center. Inside, interwoven themes of place, people, preservation, mountaineering, and Indigenous tribes encourage visitors to contemplate the past, present, and future of this place. Visit this facility for trip planning information and backcountry or boating permits. Shop at the Grand Teton Association Park Store, enjoy a variety of exhibits and artwork, attend a ranger program or watch a movie about the park.
Getting there
Located 12 miles north of Jackson, Wyoming just off US Highway 26/89/191. Turn west at Moose Junction onto the Teton Park Road. Continue for 0.5 mile and cross the Snake River. Turn left/south into the parking lot.
43.65338, -110.71861 · 43°39'12.2"N 110°43'7.0"W
Typical weather
Typically 82°F in Jul, down to 27°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 27 | 32 | 42 | 50 | 62 | 71 | 82 | 81 | 71 | 56 | 39 | 28 |
| Low °F | 1 | 6 | 15 | 24 | 33 | 39 | 44 | 42 | 34 | 25 | 15 | 4 |
| Precip in | 2.6 | 2.2 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 2.0 | 1.8 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 2.3 | 2.8 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Craig Thomas Discovery & Visitor Center
- Can you reserve a site at Craig Thomas Discovery & Visitor Center?
- No. Craig Thomas Discovery & Visitor Center is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
Camping near Craig Thomas Discovery & Visitor Center
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- Laurance S. Rockefeller Preserve Center 3.4 mi · Facility
- Shadow Mountain/Ditch Creek Area 6.5 mi · Facility
- Jenny Lake Visitor Center 6.8 mi · Facility
- Jenny Lake Ranger Station 6.8 mi · Facility
- Alaska Basin 7.2 mi · Campground
- Atherton Creek Boating Site 9.9 mi · Facility
- Curtis Canyon Campground 10.1 mi · Campground
- Horsetail Creek Single-Track Motorcycle Area 11.2 mi · Facility
- National Elk Refuge & Greater Yellowstone Visitor Center 11.7 mi · Visitor Center
- Jackson Ranger District 11.9 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone (307) 739-3399
- Email grte_info@nps.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-07-23.
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