6 Breathtaking Views of the Grand Tetons You Don’t Want to Miss

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This post is all about the Grand Tetons.

The Grand Tetons National Park has creeped into my heart and stolen it. If you are a fan of mountainous dreamscapes and picture-perfect lakes, then this park might just capture your heart too. While staring at Google Maps planning my second road trip across the country, I almost overlooked this park. But my uncle insisted I make this on of my stops. And I am so happy I did. What I discovered left me kicking myself for not staying longer.

Things to Do in the Grand Tetons

You could see all of these spots in a day if you don’t spend long at each location. Though, I highly recommend spending at least two days just taking in the entire park! I wish I had a week only to stare at the mountains all day. So, without further ado, here is the must-see spots in the Grand Tetons. 

Phelps Lake

One of four lakes I saw on my venture through the park. Get here early! This parking lot is fairly small, and rangers will be there to make sure no one is parking in no parking zones. We got here roughly around 7:30-8am and were able to get a spot with a few to spare. Once we came back from the trail, there was a line of ten plus cars waiting for spots.

This lake has a short, easy hike from the parking lot to the lake. The trail grants lake access for kayaks, tubes, paddleboards, and swimming. There is also another loop trail around the lake. Go right and about a mile along the trail, you’ll find a rock that you can safely jump off of into the lake for a refreshing swim!

We used a less popular entrance to the park that leads you right to this parking lot; however, the road is a bumpy dirt road that goes on for roughly twenty minutes. Make sure your car can handle it!

Jackson Lake

This lake is huge but grants a beautiful view of the Tetons. We had our packed lunch here at a boat ramp which was very secluded. We also went swimming for a little cool down which was definitely worth it!

String Lake

This place was crowded! Like almost-didn’t-get-a-parking-spot crowded. We used up some of our good luck by getting one right by the path to the lake. We brought some paddle boards and chilled on the lake for hours. It was definitely more crowded than the rest of the places, but it was also midafternoon on fourth of July weekend.

Jenny Lake Grand Tetons

Highly suggest stopping by this lake! We took the Jenny Lake Scenic Route and parked in one of the parking lots to grab some pictures. We got there right as the sun was dipping behind the mountains which made for a magical moment. This is probably the closest we got to the Tetons, but there are trails that will lead you up into the mountains.

Mormon Row

Around 7:30am on day two, I was parked at Mormon row with the entire place to myself. I wandered around for a bit taking in the breathtaking views of these cabins with the dramatic backdrop of the grand Tetons.

Oxbow Bend – Grand Tetons to Yellowstone

This was a little water look off point that was of quiet and secluded with great views of the mountain range. Even got to see some wildlife swimming in the water right passed me! I stopped here on my way to the John D. Rockefeller National Parkway up to Yellowstone.

You could spend the whole day at just one of these locations, or just spend your time driving around and stopping at each look off point. This park truly is one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever seen, and I already want to plan a trip back. 

To enter the park for a regular vehicle is $30, but I always recommend getting the America the Beautiful National Park annual pass if you plan on visiting more parks. Yellowstone is less than an hour drive from Grand Tetons, and the annual pass would be paid for already with both parks under your belt!

If you want more information on must see spots in other parts of the US like Joshua Tree and Lake Tahoe, click here! Also don’t forget to check out my Instagram for more updates about past and upcoming trips!

This post is all about the Grand Tetons.