📷 Photo by ELTON MENEFEE on UnsplashSnake River Overlook
Moose, WY
The viewpoint where Ansel Adams took his 1942 photograph of the Tetons above a bend of the Snake River. It is a roadside pullout on US-191; trees have grown since, but the view is still wide.
Snake River Overlook is a viewpoint in Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming, near Moose. From here you look down on the Snake River winding through sagebrush flats below and out to the towering peaks of the Teton Range. Lonely Planet cites good panoramas and chances to watch wildlife.
The place is known through Ansel Adams, who photographed the Tetons and the Snake River from roughly this vantage point. The park notes that the exact location is not known; because trees have grown since then, the views do not match Adams's famous photographs, according to Lonely Planet. The viewpoint is wheelchair accessible and has information panels.
For your route planning: on the river below, rafters put in at Deadmans Bar. No reliable information turned up on access, parking or the best time of day; ask the park beforehand if needed.
- Nearest town
- Moose, WY
- Category
- Scenic viewpoints
- GPS
- 43.7338, -110.6251
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. Cold, short days in November–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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FAQs
Where is Snake River Overlook?
Snake River Overlook is in Moose, WY, at GPS 43.7338, -110.6251. It is about 9 mi from Moran.
Can you camp near Snake River Overlook?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Jenny Lake Campground, about 5 mi away; within 25 mi there are 37 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Snake River Overlook?
Snake River Overlook is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Grand Teton loop: Mormon Row, Signal Mountain and Jenny Lake.
What is there to see near Snake River Overlook?
Places worth a stop nearby: Schwabacher Landing (3 mi), Jenny Lake (5 mi), Mormon Row Historic District (5 mi) and Chapel of the Transfiguration (7 mi).
When is the best time to visit Snake River Overlook?
The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)