Colter Bay Tent Village at Colter Bay Village — Grand Teton National Park
Reviewed Jun. 14, 2020

Centrally Located

We spent quite a bit of time in the Colter Bay Village area during our visit to Grand Teton. We split time tent camping and staying in one of the historic Colter Bay Cabins. Reservations are not accepted for the campground and are assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis. We arrived at the campground to get in line around 7:00 a.m. and were able to get a sight within 15 or 20 minutes of the gate opening. 

We drove into our site and pitched our tent and then headed back out for the day to explore the park. We were so busy trying to get as much in that I didn't get any photos of the tent site. However, the sites are nicely spaced with a good deal of shade. Each site has a nice and clean fire ring, picnic table and ample flat ground for pithing a tent. 

The campground has bathrooms spaced within each loop. They have an area to drain dish water (separate from the bathroom) and flush toilets. I would say that the bathrooms are dated but we didn't experience them being gross or overly dirty as another reviewer mentioned. And yes, the campground is a little expensive which is normal for Grand Teton. In my experience, it is one of the most expensive parks to travel in. 

Our cabin at Colter Bay was wonderful! It was clean and just what we needed for a few nights. The folks in the office were attentive and friendly. The folks in the cabin next to us were a bit loud but it didn't impact our stay much. It wasn't spacious but it was plenty big enough to bring things in, get ready for a backcountry trip, shower and get a good night's sleep. No, they aren't cheap but we didn't mind splurging for a few nights!

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  • Review photo of Colter Bay Tent Village at Colter Bay Village — Grand Teton National Park by Sarah C., June 14, 2020
  • Review photo of Colter Bay Tent Village at Colter Bay Village — Grand Teton National Park by Sarah C., June 14, 2020
  • Review photo of Colter Bay Tent Village at Colter Bay Village — Grand Teton National Park by Sarah C., June 14, 2020
  • Review photo of Colter Bay Tent Village at Colter Bay Village — Grand Teton National Park by Sarah C., June 14, 2020
  • Review photo of Colter Bay Tent Village at Colter Bay Village — Grand Teton National Park by Sarah C., June 14, 2020
  • Review photo of Colter Bay Tent Village at Colter Bay Village — Grand Teton National Park by Sarah C., June 14, 2020
  • Review photo of Colter Bay Tent Village at Colter Bay Village — Grand Teton National Park by Sarah C., June 14, 2020
  • Review photo of Colter Bay Tent Village at Colter Bay Village — Grand Teton National Park by Sarah C., June 14, 2020
  • Review photo of Colter Bay Tent Village at Colter Bay Village — Grand Teton National Park by Sarah C., June 14, 2020
  • Review photo of Colter Bay Tent Village at Colter Bay Village — Grand Teton National Park by Sarah C., June 14, 2020