Oxbow Bend Turnout
Views of the famous oxbow across Jackson Lake and beyond to the mountains.
Plan Around Oxbow Bend Turnout
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Oxbow Bend Turnout Details
Oxbow Bend Turnout, between Moran Junction and Jackson Lake Junction, has views of the famous oxbow turn of the Snake River and Mount Moran reflected in the waters. You may see grizzlies, moose, beaver, otters, and many different types of birds here.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
N/A
Estimated time
Region
U.S. 89/191
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