Road trip · Northwest Wyoming
Yellowstone & Grand Teton Loop
The loop
Geysers and wildlife in Yellowstone, then the jagged Teton Range and the town of Jackson just to the south.
Overview line between stops, not turn-by-turn directions.
Stop by stop
- 1
Yellowstone National Park
Suggested: 5 days (full guide: 5–7 days)
Regional Lodging and Backcountry Permit Verification
~64 mi straight-line from Yellowstone National Park
2Grand Teton National Park
Suggested: 4 days (full guide: 4–5 days)
Advance Park Entry and Activity Reservations
~22 mi straight-line from Grand Teton National Park
3Jackson
Suggested: 4 days (full guide: 4–5 days)
Check Official Teton Campground and Backcountry Portals
Quick answers
How many days do I need for the Yellowstone & Grand Teton Loop?
Plan about 13 days to give each of the 3 stops its suggested minimum time, plus extra if you add rest days.
Which order should I visit the stops in?
Yellowstone National Park, then Grand Teton National Park, then Jackson. The order keeps each leg as short as possible.
Do any stops on this loop need reservations?
Check booking rules early for Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park, Jackson. Each stop's guide links to the official source.