Death Canyon Barn

Death Canyon Barn is a one-and-a-half story log structure with saddle-notched corners sitting on a stone foundation at Grand Teton National Park. It serves today as a maintenance facility for the park and stands at the intersection of Death Canyon Trail and Alaska Basin Trail.

The structure was built in 1935 by the Civilian Conservation Corps and originally served as a combined barn and patrol cabin. It was later converted into a tool storage facility.

The building shows how National Park Service construction looked in the 1930s, using local materials and building methods from that era. The style reflects how federal structures were designed to fit naturally into park landscapes.

The building is easy to find since it sits right along well-known hiking trails and is accessible from them. The area can be visited year-round, though summer months offer the best conditions for hiking.

The interior still displays original wooden roof beams and a staircase made of milled lumber leading to the loft. A distinctive feature is the original corral built with standing trees for support.

Location: Teton County

Inception: 1935

Architects: Civilian Conservation Corps

Architectural style: National Park Service rustic

GPS coordinates: 43.66472,-110.82917

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:25