Find Teton Valley, Idaho
On the west side of Teton Pass, a mere 30 miles from Jackson, WY, you will find the quiet Teton Valley of Idaho.
Overview
Teton Valley lies along the eastern border of Idaho snug against the 13,000' peaks of the Grand Teton range. The communities of Driggs, Victor, Tetonia and others share the Teton Mountain Range with the neighboring valley to the east, Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Folks describe Teton Valley as "the quiet side of the Tetons."
The jagged, snow-capped Tetons to the east and the rolling Big Hole Mountains to the west cradle the gentle, flat course of the Teton River. Old farmsteads scattered across the valley floor contradict beautiful new homes along the foothills. Our population is a diverse mix of pioneer families and recently arrived residents from around the country, and world.
Location
Take Wyoming Highway 22 west toward Teton Pass. After you go over the pass and approach the western side of the mountain range, the road designation turns to Idaho Highway 33.
Just 24 miles from Jackson you will enter the Teton Valley of Idaho. And only 8 more miles to the north, you will be in Driggs, ID – the hub of Teton Valley.
Services/Amenities
The population is a diverse mix of pioneer families and recently arrived residents from around the country, and world. There is a brand new high school, a local hospital, library, sport facilities, and an arts community. Business is booming in this little valley, and residents are stepping up to the challenges with innovative and lively entrepreneurial and cultural ventures with healthy, collaborative planning.
You will find many lodging establishments to choose from, a variety of places to eat, grocery stores, gas stations and other shopping.
Activities
Summer activities include
- Whitewater/Scenic rafting
- Fly Fishing
- Golfing
- Swimming
- Horseback Riding
- Great day trips can be planned to create a variety of loops through the Parks.
- Outdoor Equipment and Bicycle Rentals
- Outdoor Cookout and Catering
- Hot Air Balloon Rides
- Hiking
Winter activities include
- Skiing/Snowboarding
- Snowmobiles
- Hot Springs
- Ice Skating
- Sleigh Rides
- Guided Ski & Snowshoe Tours
Attractions
The Teton Valley of Idaho is close to many great attractions.
- Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton National Park are both only a short drive away.
- The Spud Drive-In is an old fashioned drive-in movie theater in between the towns of Victor and Driggs. This theater is open during the summer months and plays a variety of blockbusters.
- Palisades Reservoir is located in between Swan Valley, Idaho and Alpine, Wyoming, a little under an hour's drive from Teton Valley. Palisades is a fantastic destination for camping, picnics, boating, waterskiing, wakeboarding, sailing, and fishing.
- Targhee National Forest is just 5 miles from Teton Valley, offering easy access to a number of well maintained, scenic trails.
- Grand Targhee is the local haven for skiing and snowboarding in the winter months and an adventure center for hiking, biking, and scenic chairlift rides in the summer.
Getting Here
Many individuals live in the Teton Valley of Idaho and work in the Teton Valley of Wyoming. The road between the two has plenty of traffic morning, noon and night.
If you are anywhere near Driggs the hub of Teton Valley Idaho, all you have to do is get on Highway 33, headed south. From Driggs, you will travel approximately eight miles at which time you will be going through Victor, Idaho. At the southeast end of Victor, the road starts to rise and you head into Teton Pass.
Teton Pass has 10% grades so it is not a roadway for the faint of heart. The road is well maintained and the pass seldom closes even in the winter.
When you reach the Idaho/Wyoming border, the roadway becomes Highway 22. Just continue on that until you come to the southwestern edge of Jackson, WY. The total distance travel will average around 30 miles.
