Camping

Campgrounds are by reservation only

All park campgrounds are by advanced reservations only. Campsites are reservable on Recreation.gov. Plan ahead and reserve your night under the stars up to six months in advance. For more information, see news release and FAQs.

 

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The Jenny Lake Campground sit at the base of the Teton Range.

NPS Photo/A. Mattson

 

Camping is a great way to immerse yourself in the stunning scenery of Grand Teton National Park. There are many options for camping. If you are feeling adventurous and searching for solitude, get a permit to pitch a tent in the backcountry. Looking for a few more comforts? You can tent camp or park and plug in your recreational vehicle at over 1,000 campsites at seven park campgrounds.

 

Campgrounds

All park campgrounds are by advanced reservations only. Campsites are reservable on Recreation.gov. Plan ahead and reserve your night under the stars up to six months in advance. For more information, see news release and FAQs.

Most sites offer standard amenities including modern comfort stations, potable water, metal fire grates, picnic tables, and metal bear boxes.

The maximum length of stay is 7 days per person at Jenny Lake, and 14 days at all other campgrounds—no more than 30 days in the park per year.

Camping is not permitted within the park along roadsides, at overlooks, or parking areas. Doubling up in campsites is prohibited and there are no overflow facilities.

Campgrounds full?

Other options include camping in the John D. Rockefeller Memorial Parkway, National Forest, or Yellowstone National Park, or at private campgrounds in the local area—for more information, contact the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce by calling 307-733-3316 or visiting their website..

Rockfeller Parkway

Grassy Lake Road in the John D. Rockefeller, Jr Memorial Parkway has 14 designated campsites in 8 areas along the road, free, first-come, first-served after June 1. These sites are primitive with no water but do include shared toilets, bear boxes, and trash facilities. Camp only in designated sites, proper food storage required to protect wildlife, park only in parking areas, no discharging of firearms, and follow leave no trace guidelines.

 

Campground	Type	Reserve	Amenities/Restrictions
Gros Ventre Campground	Standard site (279), Electric hookup (39), Group site (4)	yes	dump station, 45-foot length limit
Jenny Lake Campground	Standard site (51), Hiker/biker site (10)	yes	tents only, pay showers nearby
Signal Mountain Campground	Standard site (56), Electric hookup (25)	yes	pay showers and laundry nearby, dump station, 30-foot length limit
Colter Bay Campground	Standard site (324), Electric hookup (13), Hiker/biker (10), Group site (10)	yes	pay showers and laundry nearby, dump station, 45-foot length limit
Colter Bay RV Park	Full hookup pull-through site (102), Full hookup back-in site (10)	yes	pay showers and laundry nearby, full hookups, no fire grates
Lizard Creek Campground	Standard site (60)	yes	30-foot length limit
Headwaters Campground	Standard site (34), Full hookup pull-through (97), Camper cabins (40)	yes	showers included, 45-foot length limit

 

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