Teton Wilderness

Located in the Bridger-Teton National Forest in Wyoming.

The Teton Wilderness covers 585,468 acres at the north end of the Bridger-Teton National Forest. The Wilderness is bordered on the north by Yellowstone National Park, on the east by the Washakie Wilderness, and on the west by Grand Teton National Park.

In 1934, the Forest Service established the Teton Wilderness as a Primitive Area. It became a unit of the National Wilderness Preservation System upon passage of the Wilderness Act in 1964.

The Teton Wilderness is bisected by the Continental Divide. Water flows into both the Snake and Yellowstone Rivers, draining eventually into the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, respectively.

The western section of the Wilderness is a region of timbered ridges, mountain meadows and grassy slopes, with elevations ranging from 7,500 to 9,675 feet. The east side consists of high plateaus, ridges, and large mountain meadows. Elevations vary from 8,000 to 12,165 feet.

Summer pack trips for fishing, camping, sightseeing, and photography account for about 60 percent of the visitors to the Teton Wilderness, with big game hunting trips accounting for most of the remaining use. A majority of the travel is by horseback although more backpackers are using the Teton Wilderness each year.

Management of the Teton Wilderness is directed toward preservation of the primitive environment. There are no roads in the Wilderness—motorized and mechanical equipment including bicycles are prohibited. As a visitor to the area you share the responsibility for protecting the wilderness. Think carefully and act wisely to protect the Wilderness values. Travel safely and enjoy your visit.

For more information contact: The Bridger-Teton National Forest