Moran

Travel Guide

Oxbow Bend showing a river or creek and mountains
Moran which includes forest scenes
Colter Bay Visitor Center featuring a lake or waterhole and a bay or harbour as well as children
Moran featuring 4-wheel driving as well as a small group of people
Oxbow Bend featuring kayaking or canoeing, a river or creek and wetlands

This small town is a gateway to outdoor adventures within a national park famous for its forests, lakes, mountains and wildlife. 

Moran sits at the edge of the Moran Entrance Station, one of the main access points to the glorious Grand Teton National ParkOpens in a new window. Delight in the opportunities to explore a region of outstanding natural beauty via lookouts, trails and water bodies. Moran stands at the edge of the rolling landscapes of the Buffalo Valley. It takes its name from Thomas Moran, a British-born artist acclaimed for his paintings of the American West.

Major attractions lie west of the entrance station, where you can pay the park admission fee. The well-maintained roads are ideal to explore via rented car or bike. Visit Oxbow Bend, a curve in the Snake River that creates a stunning mirror image of Mount Moran. Admire sweeping views of the Teton Range and look down on Jackson Lake from Willow Flats Overlook and Jackson Lake Overlook at Signal Mountain.

About 10 miles (16 kilometers) northwest of Moran on the banks of Jackson Lake is Colter Bay Village. Join range-led programs, purchase park permits and browse an exhibit of Native American art at Colter Bay Visitor Center. From June to September take lake cruises or rent canoes, kayaks and motorboats at Colter Bay Marina. Trails lead from the village’s waterfront through thick forests and to rocky beaches with open views of snow-capped peaks.

Boats are also available at the lakeside lodge at the base of Signal Mountain. While here, walk to the pretty log-built Chapel of the Sacred Heart.

Look for wildlife throughout the year along the riverbanks and within the forests. See eagles and ospreys flying overhead and watch for bears, elk and moose. Camp at grounds at Colter Bay Village, Moran and Signal Mountain waterfront for an authentic experience of the great outdoors.

Moran is 30 miles (48 kilometers) north of Jackson. Yellowstone National ParkOpens in a new window is just over a 1-hour drive north. The nearest airport is Jackson Hole Airport. Moran Entrance Station is open year-round. Expect cold weather conditions in winter.

Jackson Lake Lodge
Jackson Lake Lodge
3.5 out of 5
101 Jackson Lake Lodge Road, Moran, WY
The price is S$656 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
S$656
1 Aug - 2 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly resort in Moran. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,039 reviews)
"Great hotel with a great view of the mountains."

Reviewed on 4 Jul, 2025

Jackson Lake Lodge
Buffalo Valley Ranch
Buffalo Valley Ranch
2.5 out of 5
16885 Buffalo Valley Road, Moran, WY
The price is S$170 per night from 8 Jul to 9 Jul
S$170
8 Jul - 9 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this ranch in Moran. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and meeting facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews.
6.8/10 (782 reviews)
A great Ranch experience
"It was a ranch and the kids loved it! Horses goats dogs. The staff was great with my grandkids. If you’re looking for a luxury resort this isn’t the place for you but for us it was probably the highlight of our 2 week trip through Yellowstone the Tetons and Rapid City. We would definitely return"

Reviewed on 2 Jul, 2025

Buffalo Valley Ranch
Togwotee Mountain Lodge
Togwotee Mountain Lodge
2.5 out of 5
27655 HWY 26/287, Moran, WY
The price is S$307 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
S$307
5 Aug - 6 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly lodge in Moran. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,006 reviews)
Quiet cosy location close to GT NP
"Fantastic quiet location in Grand Tetons away from the crowds! Very peaceful. Food for dinner was excellent and bar and dining staff were helpful and offered good customer service. Only downside was patchy internet and TV reception but you are not there to watch TV or be online. Disconnect and look ..."

Reviewed on 5 Jul, 2025

Togwotee Mountain Lodge
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Cowboy Village Resort
Cowboy Village Resort
2.5 out of 5
120 S Flat Creek Dr, Jackson, WY
Book a stay at this ski cabin in Jackson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a free ski shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (4,382 reviews)
Excellent little cabin
"One can tell they put some thought and effort into setting up this cabin village. Nice and clean, the only complaint would be that the AC never really cooled the cabin. Luckily it was not long before ambient temps outside got low enough to be comfortable."

Reviewed on 3 Jul, 2025

Cowboy Village Resort
Moose Creek Ranch
Moose Creek Ranch
3.5 out of 5
2733 East 10800 South, Victor, ID
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly cabin in Victor. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (428 reviews)
Great glamping experience!
"Our stay at MCR was amazing! The property is so beautiful and peaceful. The staff is super friendly, everything is clean and well kept, and they provided all the amenities that we needed for a great stay. The s'more kits were a fun little extra!"

Reviewed on 24 Jun, 2025

Moose Creek Ranch
Fireside Resort
Fireside Resort
3.5 out of 5
2780 N. Moose Wilson Rd. (Hwy 390), Wilson, WY
Stay at this 3.5-star cabin in Wilson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an area shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Jackson Town Square and Jackson Hole ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (365 reviews)
"Cabins were great. Had a moose sleeping next to our cabin when we arrived. South entrance to national park was right up the road."

Reviewed on 6 Jun, 2025

Fireside Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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