Our three campgrounds located within Grand Teton National Park provide the ideal camping location for your interest. Close to Jackson, nestled in the woods along Jackson Lake or at the base of the towering Teton Range, these natural settings provide an outdoor experience in three separate areas of the Park.

Colter Bay Campground is one of the many facilities located at Colter Bay Village on the banks of Jackson Lake. With 350 individual sites and 11 group camping sites, there is plenty of space to enjoy. Nestled in a forest setting, the campground provides easy access to hiking trails around Jackson Lake.

Sites can accommodate tents or self-contained RV’s, however hook-ups are not available. Restrooms are located on-site with shower facilities available nearby at the Colter Bay Village Launderette for a small fee. All sites have a picnic table and fire ring.

A maximum of six people and two vehicles are allowed per individual site. Group sites can be reserved for 10 – 100 people up to one year in advance by calling the Grand Teton Lodge Company Reservation Office. Space is available on a first come basis and reservations are not taken for individual camp sites.

Colter Bay RV Park has 112 RV sites. Advanced reservations are available for the RV Park only.

Directions: From Jackson, take Hwy 89 North to the town of Moran. Enter at the Moran entrance gate for Grand Teton National Park. Proceed 10 miles and make a left at the Colter Bay Village turnoff. Proceed to the four-way stop sign and make a right.
From Yellowstone, go through the John D. Rockefeller Memorial Parkway into Grand Teton National Park. From the exit gates of Yellowstone, Colter Bay Village is approximately 18 miles. At the Colter Bay Village turnoff make a right. Proceed to the four-way stop sign and make a right.
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Gros Ventre Campground is surrounded by cottonwood trees on the banks of the Gros Ventre River and just 12 miles from the town of Jackson. You will find an ideal vantage point for early morning photos of the entire Grand Teton Mountain Range from this location. Although you may enjoy relaxing in this remote area of the valley, the conveniences of shopping and dining in Jackson are just a short drive away. Be on the look out for bison – they enjoy this area of the Park the best!

The campground boasts 350 individual camping sites and 5 group areas all with individual picnic tables and a fire ring. Bring your tent or enjoy the area with a self-contained camper or RV. Sites are large enough for a variety of camping needs; however hook-ups are not available.

Restroom facilities are located on-site. The nearest shower facilities within the park are at Colter Bay Village Launderette for a small fee. Please note a maximum of six people and two vehicles are allowed per individual site. Group sites can be reserved for 10-75 people up to one year in advance by calling the Grand Teton Lodge Company Reservation Office. Space is available on a first come basis and reservations are not taken for individual camp sites.

Directions: From Jackson, take Hwy 89 North toward Grand Teton National Park. At the junction of Kelly there will be a sign for the town of Kelly and the Gros Ventre Campground. Turn right and take the road approximately 4 miles. Campground will be on your right.
From Yellowstone/Grand Teton National Park, take Hwy 89 South toward Jackson. Just past the Jackson Hole Airport will be a sign for the town of Kelly and the Gros Ventre Campground. Turn left and take the road 4 miles. Campground will be on your right.
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Jenny Lake Campground, named one of the top 40 campgrounds in North America is located at the base of the Teton Mountain Range with dramatic views of the peaks. This small campground fills quickly, often before lunch time.

This is a tent-only camping area. With just 50 sites for camping and 10 for hikers, the setting is lush and provides wonderful views. All vehicles must be less than 8 feet in height and no more than 14 feet in length. RV’s and campers are prohibited from this location. Please note, this location does not allow generators.

Each site has a picnic table and fire ring; flush toilet restroom facilities are located within the campground. The nearest shower facilities within the Park are located at Colter Bay Village Launderette for a small fee.

Advance reservations are not taken for Jenny Lake Campground, so it is recommended that you come early for a site. If space is not available, Colter Bay Campground or Gros Ventre are the next most likely spaces to find a campsite.

Directions: From Jackson, take Hwy 89 North to the Moose Junction. Make a right at this junction and proceed ahead through the entrance gates into Grand Teton National Park. From the gates it is approximately 6 miles to the Jenny Lake recreational area. Make a left into this area and stay to the right watching for signs to the campground
From Yellowstone, take the John D. Rockefeller Memorial Parkway into Grand Teton National Park. Approximately 20 miles from the exit gates of Yellowstone, there will be a Jackson Lake Junction turnoff. Make a right and proceed across the dam. Approximately 15 miles ahead will be the sign for the Jenny Lake recreation area. Make a right and stay to the right watching for signs to the campground.
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Nightly Camping Rates

Gros Ventre Campground:
$18.00 per night
$ 9.00 per night with the Golden Age or Golden Access Passport

Colter Bay Campground:
$18.00 per night
$ 9.00 per night with the Golden Age or Golden Access Passport
$ 5.00 per night for Hikers or Bicyclists
*Motorcycles must rent a site and the regular per night fees above would apply.

Jenny Lake Campground:
$19.00 per night
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Commonly Asked Questions

Q. Is there water available at the campgrounds?

A. Water is available at various locations throughout the campsites

Q. Are there dump stations?

A. Dump Stations are located at Gros Ventre and Colter Bay Campgrounds

Q. Are there bathrooms?

A. Yes, restroom facilities with flush toilets are available at all locations. Shower facilities are only available at Colter Bay Village Launderette

Q. Can you park an RV?

A. RV sites are available at Gros Ventre and Colter Bay Campgrounds. Neither of these locations has hook-ups. For full hook-up RV sites, the Colter Bay RV Park is available.

Q. Can you use a generator?

A. Yes, at Gros Ventre and Colter Bay Campgrounds, generators are allowed in designated areas.

Q. Is there a limit on people/tents at a site?

A. There is a 6 person / 2 tent maximum at all individual sites. Group sites for 10 or more people are available. Advanced reservations can be made for group sites only by calling 800-628-9988.

Q. Can I make reservations?

A. Camping sites are on a first come first serve basis. Reservations are not accepted for individual sites. Advanced reservations can be made for group sites only by calling 800-628-9988.

Q. What time do I need to get to the campground to get a site?

A. Although we cannot guarantee a site at any of the locations, the following recommendations may assist with your planning:

1. Jenny Lake – most popular campground. Advise arriving at campground at 10am, campground is self registration and fills quickly – normally before noon.
2. Colter Bay –this larger campground can fill during some peak weekends. Advise arriving in early afternoon to get site.
3. Gros Ventre – larger campground, does not usually fill, but can on some peak weekends. Advise arriving in early afternoon.

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