National Elk Refuge
The National Elk Refuge is a Wildlife Refuge located in Jackson Hole in the U.S. state of Wyoming. It is managed by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. Look also at Grand Teton, 25 mi away.
A park & preserve inside Jackson
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 6°, with about 78" of snow a year. When to go ↓
You can stay in Jackson
National Elk Refuge is inside Jackson, which has 63 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jul and Aug
July and August are the mild months, with highs of 79–80°. When to go ↓
An airport 9 miles away
Jackson Hole (JAC) has airline service, about 9 miles from National Elk Refuge.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Month by month
Here are the months at National Elk Refuge, with their weather.
National Elk Refuge
The National Elk Refuge is a Wildlife Refuge located in Jackson Hole in the U.S. state of Wyoming. It was created in 1912 to protect habitat and provide sanctuary for one of the largest elk (also known as wapiti) herds. With a total of 24,700 acres (10,000 ha), the refuge borders the town of Jackson, Wyoming, on the southwest, Bridger-Teton National Forest on the east and Grand Teton National Park on the north. It is home to an average of 7,500 elk each winter. The refuge is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, an agency of the U.S. Department of the Interior.
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- Park & preserve
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- United States Fish and Wildlife Service
- Wikipedia readers
- 6.2K a year
Hotels and campgrounds near National Elk Refuge
Places to stay start in Jackson (63) and Teton Village (23).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From National Elk Refuge | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | in town | — | 63 39 hotels · 4 motels · 7 inns & B&Bs · 11 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel · 1 RV park | 10,720 | $1,522K | B+ |
| Teton Village 33% vacation homes | 9 mi northwest | 15 min | 23 18 hotels · 4 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel | 739 | $2,000K | — |
| Moose Wilson Road 38% vacation homes | 6 mi northwest | 10 min | 11 3 hotels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 1 RV park | 1,535 | $2,000K | — |
| South Park 21% vacation homes | 5 mi southwest | 5 min | 2 2 lodges & cabins | 2,093 | $1,842K | — |
| Victor | 20 mi northwest | 30 min | 10 5 hotels · 2 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground | 2,589 | $617K | — |
| Wilson 29% vacation homes | 8 mi west | 15 min | 2 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 1,113 | $2,000K | — |
| Hoback | 12 mi south | 20 min | 3 3 campgrounds | 1,316 | $1,143K | — |
| Rafter J Ranch | 4 mi southwest | 5 min | 1 1 RV park | 1,293 | $1,268K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Next door to National Elk Refuge
You can reach each of these within 64 miles.
Big draw125 mi National ParkGrand Teton National Park3.8M visitors a year
Big draw64 mi MountainYellowstone volcano
24 mi National forestBridger–Teton National Forest3in town Ski areaSnow King Mountain39 runs · 1,701 ft vertical
49 mi DamTeton Dam
59 mi MountainGannett Peak410 mi Ski areaJackson Hole Mountain Resort138 runs · 4,089 ft vertical
48 mi Park & preserveParting of the WatersPhoto credits
Grand Teton National Park: Jon Sullivan, PD Photo., Public domain · Yellowstone volcano: Ed Austin/Herb Jones, Public domain · Bridger–Teton National Forest: Unknown, Public domain · Teton Dam: WaterArchives.org from Sacramento, California, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Gannett Peak: U.S. Forest Service, Public domain · Parting of the Waters: Ericshawwhite, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Good to know about National Elk Refuge
Is National Elk Refuge in Jackson?
Yes. It’s inside Jackson, WY.
When is the best time to visit National Elk Refuge?
July and August, with highs of 79–80°.
What is the closest airport to National Elk Refuge?
Jackson Hole (JAC), about 9 miles away. The nearest big hub is Salt Lake City (SLC), about 196 miles.
Where should I stay near National Elk Refuge?
Jackson (in town, 63 places to stay), Teton Village (9 mi, 23 places to stay) and Moose Wilson Road (6 mi, 11 places to stay).
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.