Jenny Lake Ranger Station Historic District

The Jenny Lake Ranger Station Historic District is a complex of log buildings built in National Park Service rustic style, situated on the shoreline of Jenny Lake in Grand Teton National Park. The structures feature hand-cut timber construction and function today as the park's visitor information and administrative center.

The site began in 1925 as a simple homestead cabin before the National Park Service converted it into the park's first ranger station in 1930. This transformation marked the start of organized park administration in the valley.

The district is named after Jenny, a woman from the valley's early settlement days, and visitors can see how the log buildings reflect the character of early mountain community work and life.

The complex is accessible from the lakeshore trail and serves as the main stop for hikers and climbers seeking route information and safety guidance. Visitors should plan to arrive early in the day, as the station becomes crowded during peak hours.

Photographer Harrison Crandall operated a studio here where he captured and sold images of the Teton Range, which later became part of the park's archives. His studio remained active until 1958, when a lodge company took over operations.

Location: Teton County

Architectural style: National Park Service rustic

GPS coordinates: 43.75224,-110.72226

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:40