Rates

General Admission    
Adults $18
Children, ages 5-12 $14
Children, under 5 ride for free
Private Sleighs: $300 per sleigh, 16-18 people maximum per sleigh

For group bookings (20 or more)
or reservations contact:

Double H Bar Inc.
Web: National Elk Refuge
Sleigh Rides
Email:bart5@onewest.net
Phone: 307-733-0277 or
1-800-772-5386. 

 

Imagine taking a horse-drawn sleigh ride among an elk herd numbering in the thousands.  At the National Elk Refuge, such an adventure is available to winter visitors from mid-December through late March via a private contractor, Double H Bar Inc. 

Sleigh Rides ended for the 2008/09 season on April 5, 2009. The 2009/10 season will begin in early December, 2009.

Location
Sleigh rides on the National Elk Refuge depart 3-4 times per hour, 10:00-4:00 daily, from the Jackson Hole and Greater Yellowstone Visitor Center at the north end of Jackson , WY , on highway 26/89/191. Visitor Center hours are 9:00-5:00 daily, and closed on Christmas Day.

Dress Appropriately
Appropriate dress for a sleigh ride includes a warm coat, hat, gloves, and warm boots.  Surprisingly, the temperature can feel significantly colder on the sleigh in comparison to conditions in town.  Chilling winds often blow up the valley, and snowstorms can happen anytime. Warmly-dressed visitors can take all of this in stride.

First Come First Serve
Sleigh rides are available on a first-come, first-served basis.  Reservations are required for private tours and groups of 20 people or more. Smaller groups may make reservations, but advanced booking is not necessary. Visitors purchase tickets at the Visitor Center and take a free shuttle bus to the boarding area.  Accommodations exist for visitors with disabilities.

School Group Policy
Please contact the contractor to inquire about school group rates. To inquire about winter education programs, contact the National Elk Refuge (see below).

Email: nationalelkrefuge@fws.gov

Call: 307.733.9212X227