On paper, Grand Teton National Park sounds like it should be universally adored.
And yet.
Scroll far enough on Yelp or TripAdvisor and you’ll discover a small but determined group of visitors who left the Tetons unimpressed — and felt strongly enough about it to leave a one-star review behind.
This post is a compilation of those reactions.
I went looking for Grand Teton’s lowest reviews and gathered the ones that were most memorable, dramatic, and unintentionally entertaining.
Think of this as a different kind of park tour.
One that runs through opinions instead of overlooks.
If you love national parks, this will probably make you laugh.
If you’re planning a visit to Grand Teton, it might make you plan more intentionally.
And if you’ve ever wondered how a place this iconic can still earn a one-star rating — keep reading.
Hilarious Bad Grand Teton National Park Reviews
Unless you are an active traveler, there is nothing special about this national park
TripAdvisor
Nope, there’s nothing special about this view at all 😭
Not so grand ! Some nice scenery but nothing that we thought was a Wow factor?!
TripAdvisor
Maybe they didn’t hike into Cascade Canyon (?) Read the trail details.
A lot of the trails were falling apart, full of litter, and swarming with mosquitos. The mountains look nice, but Yellowstone is way better and it’s right next to it.
Yelp
$30 to get in….Are you kidding me! .. What? Is the road paved with gold or something to make it that expensive. The visitors center is very cool but that’s as far as I’ll go.
Yelp
It lacks most of Yellowstone’s charm. It has very few animals compared to YNP– we only saw mule deer. It has no thermal features or geysers. And, except the view of the three Teton peaks, it has no alluring vistas.
TripAdvisor
Nope, not one single nice view. Well .. you can find some nice views in my guide to The Best Views in Grand Teton National Park. There’s much more information about the park in my:
➡️ Guide to Grand Teton National Park
➡️ 1-3-day Grand Teton National Park Itineraries
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About the Author
James Ian is a national park, camping and hiking expert.
He has dedicated his life to travel, visiting more than 80 countries, all 7 continents and most of the national parks in the United States. With over 35 years experience in the travel industry, James has worked on cruise ships, at resorts and hotels, and as a travel planner who’s helped hundreds of people plan successful trips to US national parks.
Based on his experience visiting our national parks multiple times, in-depth research and expertise as a travel planner, James has published detailed itineraries for many of the major national parks in the US. These itineraries, as well as in-depth park guides, and other resources will help you have your own incredible trip to US national parks without stress and hassle.
As a national park expert, James has contributed to many publications, including USA Today, Newsweek, Time Business News, Savoteur, Best Trip, and Wired.