Signal Mountain Lodge

What Signal Mountain Lodge does

Signal Mountain Lodge operates a multi-property hospitality and outdoor recreation concession inside Grand Teton National Park at Moran, Wyoming. Its portfolio comprises the main lakefront lodge (cabins, lodge rooms, bungalows, lakefront retreats), two campgrounds totaling 140 sites (Signal Mountain Campground with 80 sites and Lizard Creek Campground with 60 sites), public showers and a laundromat, and a marina. Five differentiated dining outlets (The Trapper Grill, Deadman's Bar, Leeks Pizzeria, Timbers Coffee & Cones, The Peaks Restaurant) sit alongside the Signal Mountain General Store and Needles Gift Store. Activity offerings include guided fishing charters, scenic Snake River float trips, boat rentals (runabouts, deck boats, fishing boats, canoes, kayaks), and hiking. Pricing is unit-based: campground sites range $53-$83 per night, fishing trips price at $199/hour or 2-/4-hour packages ($398-$959), and scenic floats run $99 adult / $85 child. Lodging requires a deposit equal to the first night's charge, with a $25 cancellation fee and forfeiture of deposit inside seven days.

The business is operated by Aramark as an authorized National Park Service concessioner under special use permits with the USDA Forest Service. Distribution runs direct-to-consumer via signalmountainlodge.com and a 877 phone line, supplemented by Recreation.gov for campgrounds and FareHarbor for activity bookings, plus cross-promotion across sister Aramark properties (Togwotee Mountain Lodge, Teton Tour Company, Mad River Boat Trips, Scenic Safaris). The operating season is May 8 through October 11, 2026, and the site is electronic-payment-only. Property history runs to the late 1920s, with the Harris family developing the property from 1940 onward; today the lodge is owned by the National Park Service and operated under concession by Aramark.

Sustainability credentials are central to positioning: ISO 14001 certification since 2003, Leave No Trace Gold Standard Hospitality, and 3-Star Certified Green Restaurant designation. Customer segments span families, adventure tourists, and outdoor enthusiasts visiting Grand Teton and Yellowstone; pricing concessions for Senior and Access Pass Holders and ADA-accessible rooms are offered. There is no proprietary technology stack, no mobile app, and no public API; the company runs standard hospitality booking infrastructure with third-party integrations.

Name

Signal Mountain Lodge

Legal name

Signal Mountain Lodge

Website

https://signalmountainlodge.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1920

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Signal Mountain Lodge operates a multi-property hospitality and outdoor recreation concession in Grand Teton National Park, offering lakefront lodging, two campgrounds, five dining venues, a marina, and guided activities for national park visitors and outdoor tourists, operated by Aramark as an authorized NPS concessioner.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

National Park Hospitality & Outdoor Recreation

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214), RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps (7212)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

National Park & Conservancy Lodges (THAGAIAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mountain & Alpine Lodges (THAGAIAE), Wilderness & Backcountry Lodges (Remote/Off-Grid) (THAGAIAB)

Keywords

• National park lodging
• Outdoor recreation services
• Campground accommodations
• Wildlife tourism activities
• Marina boat rentals

Headquarters

HQ city

Moran

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Lodging Accommodations: Revenue from cabin rentals, lodge rooms, bungalows, lakefront retreats, and the Home Away from Home unit. Operating season May 8 - October 11, 2026.
2. Campground Fees: Revenue from Signal Mountain Campground (80 sites) and Lizard Creek Campground (60 sites). Standard sites $59/night, Electric sites $83/night at Signal Mountain; $53/night at Lizard Creek.
3. Dining Services: Revenue from multiple dining outlets including The Trapper Grill (full-service restaurant), Deadman's Bar (lounge), Leeks Pizzeria, Timbers Coffee & Cones, and The Peaks Restaurant (bistro-style).
4. Guided Fishing Tours: Guided fishing trips on Jackson Lake from May 16 through September 20. Rates: $199/hr for 1-2 people, with 2-hour ($398-$698) and 4-hour ($599-$959) package options.
5. Scenic Float Trips: Snake River scenic float trips from May 9 through September 30. Adult rate $99, children (6-12) $85.
6. Boat Rentals: Marina services including hourly and daily boat rentals (runabouts, deckboats, fishing boats, canoes, kayaks).
7. Retail/Gift Shop: Needles Gift Store at restaurant, Signal Mountain General Store offering groceries, apparel, beverages, camping/fishing/hiking supplies.
8. Public Showers and Laundromat: Coin-operated facilities for park visitors. Public showers $6, Wash $3, Dry $1 per 20 mins, XL Wash $5, XL Dry $2.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Signal Mountain Lodge operates a multi-property hospitality and outdoor recreation complex within Grand Teton National Park, offering lakefront lodging accommodations, two campgrounds (Signal Mountain and Lizard Creek), five dining venues, a full-service marina with boat rentals, and guided outdoor activities including fishing charters and Snake River scenic float trips. The property is the only lakefront accommodation in Grand Teton National Park and operates seasonally from May through October as a National Park Service concession.

Product overview

Signal Mountain Lodge operates as a multi-property hospitality and outdoor recreation company offering a portfolio of lodging, dining, and activity services within Grand Teton National Park. The core product is the Signal Mountain Lodge lakefront accommodation (the only lakefront lodging in the park), supported by two campgrounds (Signal Mountain Campground and Lizard Creek Campground), five distinct dining venues (The Trapper Grill, Deadman's Bar, Leeks Marina & Pizzeria, Timbers Coffee & Cones, and The Peaks Restaurant), a marina with boat rentals, and guided outdoor activities including fishing tours and scenic float trips. The properties share common amenities including public showers, laundromat facilities, gift shops, and general stores, all unified under the Signal Mountain Lodge brand operated by Aramark as an authorized National Park Service concessioner.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Signal Mountain Lodge (Main Property)

Quantifiable outcome

• 300+ bird species accessible to guests at Grand Teton National Park
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Aramark DestinationscoreOthersSignal Mountain Lodge is operated by Aramark as an authorized concessioner of the National Park Service. Aramark operates under special use permits with the National Park Service and USDA Forest Service. Parent company provides corporate social responsibility (ESG) oversight, environmental sustainability programs, and connection to broader network of national park destinations.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Xanterra Travel Collection: Largest national park concessioner in the U.S., operating lodging, dining, and activities in Yellowstone, Grand Canyon, and other NPS sites. Direct competitor for NPS concession contracts and similar integrated lodging-activity business model.
• Delaware North: Major hospitality and food service concessioner operating in national parks including Yosemite, Sequoia, and Yellowstone. Competes directly with Aramark for NPS concession contracts and runs comparable lodging and activity operations.
• Togwotee Mountain Lodge: Sister Aramark property located on the Togwotee Pass between Grand Teton and Yellowstone. Operates lodge rooms, cabins, and outdoor activities targeting the same regional visitor base with cross-promotion through shared Aramark Destinations network.
• Grand Canyon Lodges: Operated by Xanterra at the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. Comparable national park lodging and dining concession with similar mix of cabins, lodge rooms, dining outlets, and guided activities in a remote park setting.
• Yellowstone National Park Lodges: Xanterra-operated collection of nine lodges and over 2,000 cabins in Yellowstone. Comparable national park lodging concession in the same Greater Yellowstone ecosystem, competing for similar visitor demand and operating under similar NPS concession terms.
• Jenny Lake Lodge: Historic high-end lodge within Grand Teton National Park operated by Grand Teton Lodge Company. Directly comparable as a national park lodge inside Grand Teton, capturing a similar luxury-leaning visitor segment at the opposite end of Jackson Lake.
• Many Glacier Hotel: Xanterra-operated historic hotel in Glacier National Park. Comparable national park full-service lodge with mountain wilderness positioning, seasonal operations, and guided activity offerings.
• Lake Yellowstone Hotel: Iconic lakefront historic hotel in Yellowstone operated by Xanterra. Comparable lakefront lodging within a national park, providing dining and activity services to park visitors in a similar remote-wilderness setting.
• Old Faithful Inn: Xanterra-operated historic national park lodge in Yellowstone. Comparable full-service national park lodging with dining and activity services in a high-traffic park destination.
• Grand Teton Lodge Company: Operates multiple lodging properties within Grand Teton National Park including Jenny Lake Lodge, Colter Bay Village, and Jackson Lake Lodge. Directly competes for the same visitor base within the same national park.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SignalMtnLodge
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/GrandTetonNPS
• Facebookfacebook.com/Signal.Mountain.Lodge
• Instagraminstagram.com/GrandTetonNPS
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/signal-mountain-lodge

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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