John D Rockefeller Jr Memorial Parkway - Plan Your Visit

RANGER STATIONS

Jenny Lake Ranger Station
2008

Open
May 22 to September 21, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Phone
(307) 739-3343

Closures
Closed in winter.

Visitor Services
Features in-depth information for visitors planning to climb and backpack in the park.

VISITOR CENTERS

Colter Bay Visitor Center & Indian Arts Museum
2008

Open
May 10 to June 1: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
June 2 to September 1: 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
September 2 to October 13: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Phone
(307) 739-3594

Location
Located 25 miles north of Moose, adjacent to Jackson Lake.

Closures
Closes for season October 13, 2008.

Special Programs
From June through September craft demonstrations and museum tours are offered, as well as other interpretive programs.

Exhibits
The Indian Arts Museum displays some of the David T. Vernon Collection, an impressive variety of American Indian artifacts donated by the Rockefeller family.

Visitor Services
A large bookstore, information desk, auditorium, telephones, restrooms and backcountry permits.

Flagg Ranch Information Station
2008

Open
June 2 to early September 1: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., closed for lunch.

Phone
(307) 543-2327

Location
Located about 2.5 miles south of Yellowstone National Park"s south boundary and 40 miles north of Moose.

Closures
Closes for season September 1, 2008

Exhibits
Features information about the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway and the Greater Yellowstone Area.

Visitor Services
Book sales, park information and restrooms.

Jenny Lake Visitor Center
2008

Open
May 22 to June 1: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
June 2 to September 1: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
September 2 to September 27: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

* Please note visitor center opening date has changed due to snow. The VC may open earlier depending on when the snow melts.

Location
Located 8 miles north of Moose at South Jenny Lake.

Closures
Closes for the season September 27, 2008.

Exhibits
Features geology exhibits, information and a relief map of the park.

Visitor Services
Activity schedules, guided walks and talks, maps, bookstore, restrooms, store and telephones adjacent. Jenny Lake Campground is nearby.

Craig Thomas Discovery & Visitor Center
2008

Open
Open Year-round: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (closes at 7:00 p.m. during peak summer season: June 2 - Sept 1.)

Phone
(307) 739-3399

Location
Located 12 miles north of Jackson.

Closures
December 25

Exhibits
The Discovery Center features natural history exhibits, a relief map of the park, and an introductory video.

Visitor Services
Information, an extensive bookstore, maps, activity schedules, guided walks and talks, mountaineering exhibit, state-of-the-art exhibits, park documentary produced by Discovery Communications, Inc., backcountry camping permits, boat permits, restrooms, telephones. A post office is located nearby.