If you’re looking for maps of Grand Teton National Park to help you plan your next great adventure then you’ve come to the right place.
Grand Teton is one of those parks that evokes a true sense of wonder in every visitor and beckons to be explored.
The park is full of amazing backcountry destinations and plenty of great day hikes.
Thanks to it’s relatively low crowds, incredible scenery and wildlife, and huge array of activities, Grand Teton recently ranked 2rd on our 2021 list of the best national parks!
To really explore all that Grand Teton has to offer you’ll need the right map (or maps) and about a lifetime, but let’s just stick to the maps here.
Depending on the type of activities you’re looking to do, length of time you’ll be staying, and your physical abilities, you may want a few different maps to properly prepare for your visit.
We’ll cover them all below. And be sure to check out our comprehensive guide to Grand Teton National Park here!
What’s All This Talk About Grand Teton National Park Maps Anyway?
Maps are your guide to the national parks once on the ground, but quite often you’ll find visitors pulled off the road studying they’re newly acquired park map trying to figure out where they are and where they want to go next.
As some of you reading this may well know this can lead to frustration and a “testing of familial bonds”.
That’s why we recommend getting your map before you visit the park so that you can plot out the places that interest you ahead of time. This way you won’t find yourself on the side of the road with bickering passengers and your map upside down!
What Do We Know About A Good Park Map?
At More Than Just Parks we’ve been visiting and exploring America’s National Parks for a long time.
To make our award-winning films on these parks we spend weeks on location in addition to weeks beforehand planning our trip.
Our experiences in countless parks, forests, and public lands have taught us a lot about how to plan these trips properly and one of the things we’re never without is a great map of the area.
While the National Park Service hands out wonderful maps with lots of interesting facts and history on the park to every visitor, these maps are not what one would call “comprehensive” by a long shot.
They do a great job of highlighting the main points of interest as well as bathrooms, dining, and lodging options.
But for those looking to escape the crowds or find spots where they might have a better chance of seeing wildlife, or find that all-important campsite outside the already-full park you’re going to want a better map.
Read on to review your options and pick the right map for you.
Things to Know Before Visiting Grand Teton National Park
Entrance Fees$30 per vehicle OR if you plan to visit more National Parks within the next 12 months we suggest you go ahead and purchase the America the Beautiful Pass (which can be purchased at any national park) and gets you into all National Parks, Forests, Monuments, and more including 2,000 sites for free after a one time $79 fee.
Grand Teton MapThe best map for the park: We like this map the best.
Best Guide BookThe best guide book for Grand Teton: This is our favorite guide for Grand Teton.
MosquitoesDuring the months of June and July expect to find mosquitoes at varying levels. I recommend this bug spray which has worked for me in the park and is environmentally friendly.
The Best Time to Visit Grand Teton National Park is in Spring and Fall to take advantage of lesser crowds and beautiful scenery. Summer is a great time to visit as well but it will be crowded.
Leave No TraceWe’re big fans of Leave No Trace, here at MTJP. Want to learn more? Read about the seven principals of Leave No Trace here.
Bear SprayBear Spray: It’s a good thing to have on lots of the trails here. We like this one.
DogsDogs are not allowed on trails in most national parks due to their potentially disruptive presence with the natural ecosystem. The basic rule is they are allowed where cars can go so be sure to check the rules before bringing along your furry friend.
Where to Stay
Visiting Grand Teton National Park? If you haven’t decided where to stay (yet) check out our helpful guide on visiting Grand Teton National Park for tips. Don’t have time? Here’s our favorite hotel in Grand Teton.