Moran

Travel Guide

Oxbow Bend featuring a river or creek and mountains
Moran showing forests
Colter Bay Visitor Center showing a lake or waterhole and a bay or harbour as well as children
Moran showing off-road driving as well as a small group of people
Oxbow Bend showing a river or creek, kayaking or canoeing 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 kilometres) northwest of Moran on the banks of Jackson Lake is Colter Bay Village. Join range-led programmes, purchase park permits and browse an exhibit of Native American art at Colter Bay Visitor Centre. 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 kilometres) 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.

Buffalo Valley Ranch

Buffalo Valley Ranch

2.5 out of 5
16885 Buffalo Valley Road, Moran, WY
The price is €98 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
€98
25 Aug - 26 Aug
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.
6.6/10 (868 reviews)
"Uniqueness and beautiful raw nature"

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

Buffalo Valley Ranch
Jackson Lake Lodge

Jackson Lake Lodge

3.5 out of 5
101 Jackson Lake Lodge Road, Moran, WY
The price is €439 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
€439
25 Aug - 26 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"What a view! Great place with amazing views, good food and comfy accommodations."

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2025

Jackson Lake Lodge
Headwaters Lodge & Cabins at Flagg Ranch

Headwaters Lodge & Cabins at Flagg Ranch

3 out of 5
2 mi south of S. Entrance of Yellowstone, Hwy 89, Moran, WY
The price is €296 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
€296
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Moran. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
Excellent stay south of Yellowstone park
"Loved this place.. Very cabin cozy and excellent to location for south entrance for Yellowstone.. The bar and restaurant are great and love the gift shop and convenience store.. A must on menu is the onion soup!! Drinks fabulous too!"

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025

Headwaters Lodge & Cabins at Flagg Ranch
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.
2/2 Cabin with Loft Nestled next to National Forest

2/2 Cabin with Loft Nestled next to National Forest

Moran
Stay at this vacation home in Moran. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios, and cable/satellite TV service.
Family together
"We did well. 4 upstairs and 2 downstairs"

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025

2/2 Cabin with Loft Nestled next to National Forest
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! (4,470 reviews)
"Cowboy Village Resort is a community of cute little cabins conveniently located to everything in downtown Jackson. They do not have complimentary breakfast but they do have a laundry facility which you can pay for with a card. The rooms are clean and affordable but not fancy."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 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! (450 reviews)
"We had the most amazing time at Moose Creek Ranch! Our conestoga wagon was so cute, clean and comfortable, the lodge was very inviting, and the property grounds were very well kept! We even got to experience live music on the night we were there as an added bonus! The woodfire pizza and ice cream ..."

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

Moose Creek Ranch
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