Moose Head Ranch

Grand Teton National Park


Families rave about this ranch, which has modern log cabins, friendly young staff, a varied and tasty menu and a slew of activities for adults and kids alike. Horseback rides are for all abilities. Visits require a five-night minimum and there are discounted rates for children. It's 18 miles north of Jackson, at 6800ft.


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1. Cunningham Cabin

0.71 MILES

Ranchers Pierce and Margaret Cunningham, early major supporters of Grand Teton National Park, cultivated a cattle ranch here in 1890. The abandoned…

2. Snake River Overlook

4.49 MILES

Good panoramas of the Tetons and opportunities for wildlife watching, though forest growth means the photo ops don't match Ansel Adams' immortal shots of…

3. Jackson Point Overlook

4.6 MILES

The best vistas in the area. William Jackson took a famous photograph from this point in 1878, when preparing a single image could take a full hour, using…

4. Log Chapel of the Sacred Heart

5.34 MILES

This log-cabin-style chapel, built in the 1930s and renovated in 2002, features rustic stylings and two beautiful stained-glass windows. It's open to…

5. Jackson Lake Dam

5.58 MILES

This 1916 dam has scenic lake views and paved wheelchair-accessible trails at its southern edge.

6. Oxbow Bend

5.86 MILES

One of the most famous scenic spots in Grand Teton National Park for wildlife-watching is Oxbow Bend, with the reflection of Mt Moran as a stunning…

7. Willow Flats Turnout

6.4 MILES

Offers views of a freshwater marsh that's home to birds, moose, elk and beavers, as well as views of Mt Moran, Bivouac Peak, Rolling Thunder Mountain,…

8. Schwabacher's Landing

7.98 MILES

Seen from this popular rafting put-in, the jagged Tetons, reflected in the meandering river, rank as some of the park's most sublime scenery. Access the…