Bear Aware Locations

We’re excited to officially announce our two new locations, Teton Village and Bozeman, Montana! We wanted to give you all the pertinent info for our Bear Aware network locations in the region so your trip planning is that much easier! Below you’ll find info for each of our pickup locations as well as the list of our drop-off only locations! Our bear spray rental prices are the same at each of these pickup locations. No matter where you pick up, you’ll get the same great rates!

Bear Aware Locations 2024 Yellowstone National Park Grand Tetons Village

Jackson, Wyoming:

Bear Aware and Teton Backcountry Rentals HQ is pretty much the gateway to Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks. You’ll literally pass us on your way to either park from Jackson. It’s the perfect pickup location if you’re heading into either park from the south entrances!

Opening Day: May 15th

Address: 565 N. Cache St, Jackson, Wyoming

Phone: (307) 828-1885

Hours: 8AM – 6PM (24/7 Drop-off)

Teton Village:

The STOKE is high for our new Teton Village location! The convenience for so many of you is why we’ve worked hard with our new partners at The Four Seasons to get set up for the 2024 season! You’ll find the friendly Concierge staff ready to give you the knowledge and training for confidence in your Backcountry adventures!

Opening Day: May 15th

Address: 7680 Granite Loop Rd, Teton Village, Wyoming (Concierge Desk)

Hours: 8am – 6pm

Jackson Hole Airport:

Flying into Jackson Hole? We make renting bear spray soooo easy! You’ll find our Jackson Hole Airport Kiosk next to Baggage claim #3! Our quick yet thorough training and rental process could even be done while you wait for your bags! Zero delays on your adventure!

Opening Day: May 23rd

Address: 1250 E Airport Rd, Jackson, WY

Hours: 9am – 6pm (24/7 Drop-off)

Old Faithful:

Old Faithful doesn’t need an introduction! It is the most visited site in Yellowstone! You’ll find our Bear Aware pickup location in the West Yurt (#1), located on the northwest corner of the Old Faithful East Parking Lot, next to the Yellowstone Tribal Heritage Center.

Opening Day: May 25th

Hours: 9am – 5:30pm (24/7 Drop-off)

Canyon Village:

With an almost overwhelming variety of wildlife spotting, hiking, camping, etc, Canyon Village is a must-adventure area in Yellowstone! Our Kiosk is located right next to the Visitor Center.

Opening Day: May 25th

Hours: 9am – 5:30pm (24/7 Drop-off)

West Yellowstone:

If you’re entering Yellowstone from the West Entrance or doing some exploring around West Yellowstone, stop by our partner shop Freeheel and Wheel to rent your bear spray. The shop is right near the Park entrance!

Opening Day: May 24th

Address: 33 Yellowstone Ave, West Yellowstone, MT 59758

Phone: 406-646-7744

Hours: 9am – 5pm, Monday – Sunday (24/7 Drop-off)

Big Sky: (Hey Bear)

Fishing in Big Sky? Don’t forget to stop by Hey Bear to get bear spray! They also have some great merch like SCAT belts for your bear spray, if you don’t want to use the holster we send with our rentals. Bear spray and cool souvenirs in one stop? Heck yeah!

Opening Day: May 15th

Address: 11 Lone Peak Dr, Suite 104 Big Sky, MT 59715

Hours: 10am – 5pm Tuesday- Friday (closed Saturday – Monday) (24/7 Drop-off)

Big Sky: (Visitor Information Center):

Opening Day: May 15th

Address: 88 Ousel Falls Rd Unit A1, Big Sky, MT 59716

Hours: 24/7 (Automated Vending Locker)

Bozeman:

If you’re flying into Bozeman before visiting, stop by our newest location at the Wildlands Building! You can pick up your bear spray rentals and stop by the Wild Crumb Bakery get a tasty treat, perfect after a flight! Just don’t season your treat with bear spray, it’s too spicy!

Opening Day: TBD

Address: 600 North Wallace, Bozeman, MT 59715

Hours: 24/7 (Automated Vending Locker)

Drop-off only locations:

Part of our vast network includes drop-off only locations throughout Yellowstone National Park that provide an ultra-convenient way to drop off your bear spray rentals during business hours which are usually 9am-5:30pm: