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Sight Moran, Grand Teton National Park

Oxbow Bend

A sight in Moran, Grand Teton National Park, free to visit and worth about 30 minutes. Best time to go: Sunrise.

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Oxbow Bend in Moran, Grand Teton National Park
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Why go

Slow Snake River bend reflecting Mount Moran, with moose and pelicans.

It is one of 15 curated places we feature in Grand Teton National Park, alongside 6 sights, 4 activities and 2 bars & cafés. The closest of our other picks is Signal Mountain Summit Road, 1.5 mi away as the crow flies. At about 30 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight · Nature
Neighborhood
Moran
Price
Free
Time needed
30 min
Best time
Sunrise

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Grand Teton National Park, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Signal Mountain Summit Road

    Winding road to an overlook above Jackson Lake and the whole range.

    Activity · 1.5 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Mural Room

    Jackson Lake Lodge's main dining room with 60-foot windows facing the range.

    Food · 1.7 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Blue Heron Lounge

    Jackson Lake Lodge bar with big windows over Willow Flats and Mount Moran.

    Drinks · 1.7 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Snake River Overlook

    Pullout on US-89 above a bend of the Snake River, where Ansel Adams photographed the Tetons in 1942.

    Sight · 8.6 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Jenny Lake Boating Shuttle

    Boat across Jenny Lake to the Hidden Falls and Inspiration Point trails.

    Activity · 12 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Schwabacher Landing

    Beaver ponds on the Snake River reflecting the Teton range.

    Sight · 12 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Oxbow Bend features on 2 of our curated routes, each with a day-by-day plan you can copy to your crew.

More sights to see in Grand Teton National Park

4 more curated sights in Grand Teton National Park. See the full Grand Teton National Park guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Grand Teton National Park run from 24°F in December to 77°F in July; December is usually the wettest month. For Oxbow Bend itself, we suggest: Sunrise.

Modelled monthly averages for Grand Teton National Park from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Grand Teton National Park weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
Oxbow Bend Turn, Moran, WY 83013, USA
Coordinates
43.86617, -110.54740
Destination
Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming

Oxbow Bend: quick answers

How much time do you need at Oxbow Bend?

Plan on about 30 minutes at Oxbow Bend. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Oxbow Bend?

Our pick: Sunrise. Insider tip: Arrive at first light for still water.

Is Oxbow Bend free?

Yes, we list Oxbow Bend as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Oxbow Bend?

Oxbow Bend is at Oxbow Bend Turn, Moran, WY 83013, USA. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Oxbow Bend?

Oxbow Bend appears on Glacier to Yellowstone and Grand Teton, Jackson & Yellowstone, curated routes you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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