Jenny Lake Ranger Station
Facility · Wyoming ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Grand Teton National Park (National Park) · Open Access
- 6,802 ft
- Elevation
In the 1930s, the Jenny Lake Ranger Station and Museum opened as the park’s first visitor facility. Today, climbing rangers provide safety information, issue backcountry and boat permits, share climbing route conditions, and perform mountain rescues.
Climbing and day hiking do not require a backcountry camping permit unless camping overnight in the backcountry. Backcountry permits involving climbing or mountaineering, and camping in Garnet Canyon must be obtained at the Jenny Lake Ranger Station.
Getting there
Heading north from Jackson on US 26/89/191, turn left (west) at Moose Junction and continue eight miles north to South Jenny Lake Junction. Turn left (west) into the developed area.
Heading south from Yellowstone on US 89/191/287, turn right (southwest) at Jackson Lake Junction and continue 12 miles south to South Jenny Lake Junction. Turn right (west) into the developed area.
43.75222, -110.72227 · 43°45'8.0"N 110°43'20.2"W
Typical weather
Typically 79°F in Jul, down to 24°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 24 | 28 | 38 | 47 | 60 | 69 | 79 | 78 | 68 | 53 | 36 | 25 |
| Low °F | 2 | 7 | 15 | 24 | 32 | 37 | 43 | 41 | 35 | 25 | 15 | 3 |
| Precip in | 3.3 | 2.3 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.0 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 1.3 | 1.8 | 2.3 | 3.2 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6.3 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 Jenny Lake Ranger Station
- Can you reserve a site at Jenny Lake Ranger Station?
- No. Jenny Lake Ranger Station is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
Camping near Jenny Lake Ranger Station
- Jenny Lake Campground 0.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Signal Mountain Campground 8.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Gros Ventre Campground 9.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Teton Canyon 9.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Colter Bay Marina End Ties 11.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Colter Bay RV Park 11.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Jenny Lake Visitor Center less than 0.1 mi · Facility
- Craig Thomas Discovery & Visitor Center 6.8 mi · Facility
- Shadow Mountain/Ditch Creek Area 7.3 mi · Facility
- Alaska Basin 7.6 mi · Campground
- Laurance S. Rockefeller Preserve Center 9.1 mi · Facility
- Colter Bay Visitor Center 11.1 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone (307) 739-3343
- Email grte_info@nps.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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