While you may want to put on your best clothes to go party at Continuum Bar and Grill or The Deck, Teton Village was not always the hip enclave that it is today. Teton Village area was one of the last areas to be developed in the Jackson Hole area because of its rocky soil and tendency to get swampy. The area was known as the Crystal Springs Ranch in the early 1900s. Ken and Shirley Clatterbaugh purchased the property in 1947 and ran the Crystal Springs Girls Ranch for many years. The ranch catered to girls from Eastern states who wanted a horse-related experience in America’s West.
At the same time that John D. Rockefeller was collecting nearby land that he would later donate to Grand Teton National Park, advertising executive and San Francisco resident Paul McCollister was looking for a place to retire. After seeing it from the air, he first took a plane ride to explore the area before using special equipment to climb Rendezvous Mountain. He fell in love with skiing and purchased Crystal Spring Ranch in 1961 for $1,355 per acre. In 1976, the Jackson Hole Ski Corporation was formed, and Anneliese and Dietrich Oberrei arrived from New England and constructed the first ski lodge. McCollister and his business partner Alex Morley created the first lift and cut the ski trails. The business partners divided the former Crystal Springs Ranch into 35 commercial lots that they sold for $50,000 apiece and 123 residential lots that they sold for $10,000 apiece.
The championship races of the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup were held at this location in 1967. Many international skiers came to the event and fell in love with the skiing terrain. The mountain was home to the first national Powder 8 Championships in 1975. Siblings Connie, Jay, and Betty Kemmerer purchased Jackson Hole Ski Corporation in 1980 and improved the facilities. The first gondola was added in 1997.
Those who visit Teton Village today find world-class skiing conditions. Over 50% of the terrain is rated expert, 40% intermediate, and only 10% beginner. There are over 4,000 vertical feet of skiing available. While this area is most popular during the winter months, you can also go mountain biking, hiking, trail running, paragliding, rock climbing, biking, and playing on the ropes course during warmer months.
The Jackson Hole Rodeo - This rodeo happens twice weekly throughout the summer months.
Fall Arts Festival - Artists from around the area gather for this September festival, where artists work feverishly for 90 minutes painting or sculpting with clay. Then, the results are auctioned off.
Old West Days - This 10-day festival celebrates Wyoming’s ranching heritage.
Thin Air Shakespeare Festival- Watch Shakespeare while enjoying a picnic during this nightly summer festival.
Grand Teton National Park is about 17 miles north of Teton Village. This national park is a terrific place to go climbing. It is a fantastic place to go backcountry camping and hiking. You can also float on the Snake River at this park.
Yellowstone National Park is about 70 miles north of Teton Village. You will want to explore the Thermal Basin, including watching Old Faithful erupt. This is a fantastic place to go on a hike to see hot springs, mudpots, fumaroles, and geysers. You will also want to see this park’s fantastic wildlife, including bison, bears and elk.
Buffalo Bill State Park is a fantastic spot to go fishing. Seasonally, people come here to hunt antelope, elk and birds. There are numerous places at this state park located about 320 miles northeast of Teton Village for an off-road adventure.
Bear Lake State Park, located about 150 miles south of Teton Village, is a fantastic place to play on the water. Use a toy hauler to bring your favorite boats and jet skis along. This park is an excellent place to go fishing, and there is a marina where you can find those supplies you forgot to pack along.
Massacre Rocks State Park is a good place to learn more about the Lewis and Clark Expedition in the park’s visitors center. This park on the Snake River’s shores is a beautiful place to go fishing. There are also unique places to climb at this park about 175 miles southwest of Teton Village.
Head to George Washington Memorial Park, often called Town Square, in Jackson to see the arches made from elk antlers. The antlers fall off naturally and are collected for this project. The Jackson Rotary Club erected the first arch in 1953, and it was an instant hit. About 11,000 antlers that weigh about seven pounds each are carefully woven together to create each arch. Most of the arches are collected each fall at the nearby National Elk Refuge. You will want to join the thousands who have pictures of themselves standing under these arches found at the four entrances to the town square. The arches are replaced every 30 to 40 years.
There are many campgrounds in Jackson Hole. You can access the Snake River from Snake River Cabins & RV Village. The Kozy River Campground in Bridger-Teton National Forest is a peaceful retreat, which offers complete services during the warmer months. Since 1963, campers have been coming to Fireside Resort, which provides jeep rentals for your off-roading adventures. The Virginian Lodge is a great option for campers who want a nearby restaurant and a swimming pool.
Motorhomes are divided into Class A, B, and C vehicles. On average expect to pay $185 per night for Class A, $149 per night for Class B and $179 per night for Class C. Towable RVs include 5th Wheel, Travel Trailers, Popups, and Toy Hauler. On average, in Teton Village, WY, the 5th Wheel trailer starts at $70 per night. Pricing for the Travel Trailer begins at $60 per night, and the Popup Trailer starts at $65 per night.
Do you need to be a certain age to rent an RV in Teton Village?Yes. The minimum age is 25 to be eligible to get an RV Rental in Teton Village from RVshare.
Does RVshare have emergency roadside assistance?Yes. Every RV rental booked through RVshare receives 24/7 emergency roadside assistance.
Does RVshare offer one way RV rentals in Teton Village?Yes. Prior to renting any RV, check with the owner since not all will offer this particular option.
