Grand Teton National Park Campgrounds

Grand Teton National Park Campgrounds

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Staying in one of Grand Teton National Park's six developed campgrounds will cost a fraction of what you might expect to pay for a night spent on such prime real estate. Savor the shade of evergreens or bask in early morning sunshine mirrored in a pristine lake while viewing the Tetons, a mountain range abruptly soaring 7,000 feet above the 55-mile-long valley of Jackson Hole, Wyo. Prices reflect 2010 rates.

Colter Bay

Colter Bay Village offers 112 full-service RV campsites and 350 first-come, first-served tent campsites, plus 11 group campsites. Advance reservations for group and RV sites are recommended. Campgrounds operate from late May through late September. Nearby amenities include a general store, restaurants, marina, museum, hot showers and laundry facilities.

Grand Teton Lodge Co.
P.O. Box 250
Moran, WY 83013
800-628-9988
gtlc.com

Flagg Ranch

On the John D. Rockefeller Jr. Memorial Parkway, Flagg Ranch has 175 campsites. Open from late May through mid-September, these include RV sites with full hookups and tent campsites, both with nearby showers and laundry facilities. Advance reservations are strongly suggested. Flagg Ranch's amenities include a gas station, grocery store, gift shop, restaurant and guided recreational outings.

Flagg Ranch Resort
P.O. Box 187
Moran, WY 83013
800-443-2311
flaggranch.com

Gros Ventre

Gros Ventre Campground offers 350 first-come, first-served campsites next to the Gros Ventre River. Just 10 miles from Jackson, this campground has flush toilets and a dump station, but no showers or hookups. Larger groups can reserve one of five group campsites in advance. The campground is open from early May through early October.

Grand Teton Lodge Co.
P.O. Box 250
Moran, WY 83013
800-628-9988
gtlc.com

Jenny Lake

Open mid-May through early October, Jenny Lake has 49 vehicle-accessible campsites and 11 foot-traffic only sites, with no campers or trailers allowed. Vehicles must be less than 14 feet in length. Offering shaded sites near the shores of Jenny Lake, this much-loved campground does not take reservations and often fills by mid-morning.

Grand Teton Lodge Co.
P.O. Box 250
Moran, WY 83013
800-628-9988
gtlc.com

Lizard Creek

For a more remote Grand Teton camping experience, choose Lizard Creek Campground, on the north side of Jackson Lake. From mid-June through early September, its 80 secluded and rarely filled campsites offer a respite from the heat and crowds. Only for vehicles 30 feet in length and under, this campground has no hookups and does not take reservations.

Signal Mountain Lodge
Inner Park Road
Moran, WY 83013
307-543-2831
signalmountainlodge.com

Signal Mountain

From early May through mid-October, arrive early to nab one of the 86 first-come, first-served campsites adjacent to Signal Mountain Lodge. This popular campground has a dump station, but can only accommodate vehicles 30 feet in length and under. Nearby amenities include Signal Mountain Lodge's fully-stocked Trails Camp Store, plus restaurants and gift shops.

Signal Mountain Lodge
Inner Park Road
Moran, WY 83013
307-543-2831
signalmountainlodge.com

Article Written By Alli Rainey

A professional writer since 1997, Harvard graduate ('96) Alli Rainey has written several books, including "Wyoming: An Explorer's Guide" (spring 2010). Her articles have appeared in "Climbing Magazine," "Rock & Ice," and "Men's Fitness," among many others. She is also the rock climbing feature writer for an online magazine.

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