For things to do in Grand Teton National Park, Mormon Row and Schwabacher Landing offer two distinct stops: historic homestead barns at Mormon Row and river scenery at Schwabacher Landing.
Both have designated parking areas, but their roads and walking surfaces differ, and seasonal closures can affect access. From Jackson, you can plan a focused outing to these viewpoints while staying at a motel in town.
- Mormon Row is a historic district known for two barns built on adjacent homesteads.
- Schwabacher Landing has views of the Teton Range, Snake River and beaver ponds.
- Antelope Flats Road closes during winter; Schwabacher Landing’s access road is typically closed to vehicles from mid-October to mid-May.
- Grand Teton National Park is open year-round, though some roads and facilities close or reduce hours from November through April.
At a glance
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01Mormon Row: historic buildings and mountain viewsMormon Row is a historic district where you can see the Moulton barns and explore on foot.
02Schwabacher Landing: river and reflection scenerySchwabacher Landing is a riverside stop with views of the Tetons, Snake River and beaver ponds.
03Access, parking and seasonal conditionsSeasonal road closures can affect access to both viewpoints, so check conditions before setting out.- 04FAQsThe National Park Service describes a typical visit as a self-guided walk lasting 1–2 hours.
How do Mormon Row and Schwabacher Landing differ?
Mormon Row centers on historic buildings and a self-guided walk, while Schwabacher Landing offers river, pond and mountain views.
Mormon Row is a historic district in Grand Teton National Park. Its best-known buildings are two barns constructed by settlers John and Thomas Alma (T.A.) Moulton on adjacent homesteads. The National Park Service describes a typical visit as a self-guided walk lasting 1–2 hours.
At Schwabacher Landing, the scenery includes the Teton Range, the Snake River, beaver ponds, dams and lodges. The two stops suit different priorities: one combines local settlement history with a walk, while the other focuses on river and wetland scenery.
Mormon Row: historic buildings and mountain views
Mormon Row is a historic district where you can see the Moulton barns and explore on foot.
To reach the area, drive US Highway 89/191 and turn onto Antelope Flats Road, then park in the Mormon Row lot. The north-side barns are reached from a gravel lot by an old dirt road with ruts and holes.
On the south side, you can view the barns from a dirt road or walk from a dirt lot along a flat dirt road.
The two gravel lots have designated accessible parking, and the south lot has restrooms. The parking area has 29 spaces in total, including 4 oversized spaces. Overnight parking is not allowed.
Schwabacher Landing: river and reflection scenery
Schwabacher Landing is a riverside stop with views of the Tetons, Snake River and beaver ponds.
From US-191 N/US-26/US-89, continue about 4.0 miles north of Moose Junction, turn left onto Schwabachers Landing Road and follow it to the designated parking area. The site has approximately 20 parking spaces, a vault toilet, a gravel access road and unpaved pathways.
There are no designated accessible parking spaces or accessible pathways at Schwabacher Landing. If you are planning a broader route through the park, a Grand Teton day trip from Jackson can help put these stops into a wider itinerary.
Access, parking and seasonal conditions
Seasonal road closures can affect access to both viewpoints, so check conditions before setting out.
Antelope Flats Road is closed during winter, and Mormon Row’s visiting season is spring, summer and fall. Schwabacher Landing’s access road is typically closed to vehicles from mid-October to mid-May because of weather.
Grand Teton National Park is open 24 hours every day, year-round, but some roads and facilities close or reduce their hours from November through April. The National Park Service advises checking road status and alerts before travel: weather and winter conditions can change quickly, and map updates may be delayed. Check the official site before you go.
Keep at least 100 yards from bears. If your wider trip also includes the route south toward Yellowstone, the drive from Jackson to Yellowstone’s South Entrance is another part of the region to plan separately.
FAQs
How long should you allow for Mormon Row?
The National Park Service describes a typical visit as a self-guided walk lasting 1–2 hours.
Are the Schwabacher Landing paths accessible?
The site has unpaved pathways and no designated accessible parking spaces or accessible pathways.
Is Schwabacher Landing open to vehicles all year?
The access road is typically closed to vehicles from mid-October to mid-May because of weather. Check current road status before traveling.