Discover Teton Teepee Lodge: Your Basecamp for Adventure
Nestled in a historic and architecturally unique setting, Teton Teepee Lodge is the perfect choice for nightly accommodations while exploring the stunning surroundings. Located close to skiing and mountain biking at Grand Targhee, and just minutes from the charming towns of Driggs and Victor, Idaho, our lodge offers easy access to dining, shopping, and backcountry activities in the Bridger-Teton National Forest, Grand Teton, and Yellowstone National Parks.
Looking for affordable lodging near Driggs, Idaho? Look no further. Teton Teepee Lodge provides free internet, clean and comfortable rooms, and a peaceful atmosphere, all within reach of endless outdoor recreation. Choose from our cozy standard queen rooms or double twin rooms.
Our 18 rooms are thoughtfully arranged around a spacious common room, featuring an iconic fireplace. At Teton Teepee, you’ll feel right at home—whether you’re socializing around the fire, finding tranquility along Teton Creek, spotting local wildlife like moose and elk in Teton Canyon, or enjoying the breathtaking alpenglow from our lodge deck.
Perfect for solo travelers, families, and groups alike, the Teepee is an ideal venue for family reunions, weddings, and corporate retreats. Let us help you plan your next unforgettable group event.
Teton Teepee Lodge, a true landmark in Alta, was begun by the Becks and Melehes families in 1971, shortly after the opening of Grand Targhee. Initially, the lodge was only open during the winter, as the family focused on their construction business in the summer months. Over the years, the Teepee became a hub for the Grand Targhee ski team, a base for helicopter-skiing operations, and a place where both famous and infamous guests have stayed.
“This is an important place for this valley and the Alta community,” said Dan. “We’re really honored to be a part of that.”
“We couldn’t have sold it to a better couple,” said former owner Mark Melehes. “They’re going to make the Teepee better than us.”
Alma and Dan Anderson, who purchased the Teton Teepee Lodge in early 2017, have traveled the world in search of the perfect place to settle down. Dan, a former sea captain, was eager to trade palm trees for mountain views. After several years of exploring, they first visited this valley four years ago, bought a property within a week, and continued their travels.
In January, a serendipitous moment changed everything. Dan spotted the Teepee listed for sale, and the couple immediately went to see it. Within ten minutes, they knew it was meant to be and quickly made an offer.
“We bought it on a ten-minute whim,” Dan joked. “It was a no-brainer for us—the town, the region, and that incredible view,” he said, gesturing toward the Grand Teton visible through the lodge’s upper window.
The Teton Teepee Lodge is truly unique. With 18 rooms arranged like the spokes of a wheel around a central, massive fireplace and ornate chimney, the lodge’s architecture is as distinctive as its history. Dan describes the original builder as a “maniacal genius,” noting the innovative details that have made the structure both strong and enduring.
