Accessibility

 

Accessibility Self Evaluation Transition Plan (SETP)

At Grand Teton National Park and John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway, the National Park Service is raising awareness about the importance of identifying barriers to accessibility in the park, and removing them so that people of all abilities can have the opportunity to experience what the parks have to offer.

The Self Evaluation Transition Plan (SETP) lists seven key park experiences that every person, regardless of their ability, should have the opportunity to experience. Park planners identified 17 areas that provide opportunities for the public to access all key park experiences.

The planning team assessed each of the 17 areas and identified obstacles, or barriers, to accessibility that exist in buildings, services, activities, and programs. Barriers may include steep walkways, missing bathroom grab bars, or a lack of audio description in a park film. Once a list of barriers was compiled,the team determined timeframes to remove them.

To learn more about the planning process and the areas that the planning team assessed or to comment on the plan visit: https://parkplanning.nps.gov/tetonaccess

 

Accessibility in the Park

The Craig Thomas Discovery & Visitor Center, Jenny Lake, and Colter Bay visitor centers and the Flagg Ranch Information Station provide accessible restrooms, TDD, parking spaces, curb cuts, and entrances. Exhibits at Colter Bay and Jenny Lake may require assistance. Many accessible interpretive activities are listed on the Ranger Programs page. For more information, please email us or call TTY/TDD 307-739-3301. For a summary of access in the park, you may print our Accessibility Brochure or our Large Format Accessibility Brochure.

Campgrounds at Gros Ventre, Jenny Lake (partially accessible restrooms) and Colter Bay (partially accessible restrooms) are located on relatively flat terrain. Lizard Creek and Signal Mountain campgrounds are hilly and access is more difficult. Inquire for most accessible sites. Eight campsites along Grassy Lake Road, west of Flagg Ranch, provide easy access by vehicle and accessible vault toilets. The Headwaters Lodge & Cabins at Flagg Ranch have camping and RV sites that provide accessible facilities.

All lodging facilities provide some units that are accessible except the American Alpine Club Climber's Ranch. Please contact each facility for assistance and reservations. Restaurants with accessible facilities are located at Flagg Ranch, Leeks Marina, Colter Bay, Signal Mountain Lodge, Jackson Lake Lodge and Jenny Lake Lodge. Please contact facilities directly for details.

A few trails are accessible, with asphalt surfaces, appropriate grades and good views including Colter Bay headwall, Jackson Lake Dam overview, Menors Ferry Historic District, and the Jenny Lake shore trail. Persons with disabilities may use any type of assistive technology to access the park.

Wayside exhibits and overlooks have curb cuts and designated parking.

Learn more about Service Animals in the park.

Learn more about Physical / Mobility Access in the park.

Learn more about Deaf / Hearing Loss Access in the park.

Learn more about Blind / Low Vision Access in the park.

Learn more about Cognitive / Learning Disabilities in the park.