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Campground will Open 5/5/2015 Palisades Creek Campground is nestled in the Palisades Creek Canyon. Hiking the trails and fishing Palisades Creek and the Upper and Lower Palisades Lakes will keep you busy all day. Trails in this area are in the Palisades Backcountry and are non-motorized; ATV's and Motorcycles are not allowed in the campground. Palisades Reservoir and the South Fork of the Snake River are minutes away from the campground. Palisades Creek flows through the campground which has 5 single units and 2 double units. Full time campground host located on site. Firewood is for sale at campground.
Atherton Creek Campground is located on Lower Slide Lake. This is a beautiful and quiet camping location where you can quickly and easily get away from the hustle and bustle of Grand Teton National Park and Jackson, but still access those places in less than 30 minutes if you wish. The road access is paved up to the campground and winds through aspen stands with gorgeous views of the Gros Ventre River. Boat and fishing access are excellent for Lower Slide Lake, allowing for great trout fishing and peaceful evenings floating around looking for wildlife.
$10 - $40 / night
Camping is only allowed on the Fairgrounds during special events as approved by the Town Council. A camping permit must be obtained from the Fair Office and visibly displayed on your camper. If parking and/or camping request is for the area west of the Heritage Arena, Town of Jackson approval is required.
$15 - $20 / night
Map: https://www.nps.gov/grte/planyourvisit/upload/phelps.pdf
All backcountry camping requires a permit. Backcountry camping permits are issued on a first-come, first-served basis no more than one day before the start of your trip. Visit the backcountry reservations page to learn more about the reservation process and submit a reservation.
Requests for advance reservations are only accepted January to May. Reservations open for 2022 season on January 5 at 8:00am Mountain Time. All reservations are processed through recreation.gov in real-time. To facilitate your reservation experience, please establish an account on recreation.gov prior to the advance reservation season.
A non-refundable service fee of $45 will be charged for each reservation (fee is per trip, not per person). One-third of the sites are reserved in advance, leaving two-thirds available for walk-in permits. Walk-in permits will be issued a $35 fee per trip.
Head into Death Canyon for spectacular views of Phelps Lake and the surrounding peaks. Starting from the Death Canyon Trailhead, hikers will climb to the Phelps Lake Overlook before dropping down to Phelps Lake then climb back up into Death Canyon. The trail winds through forests and up rocky slopes before reaching the patrol cabin in Death Canyon.
Several moderate-very strenuous trails leave from the Death Canyon Trailhead. To access trails, drive down the Moose-Wilson road and follow signs to the Death Canyon Trailhead. The Moose-Wilson Road is closed to RVs and trailers and occasionally has closures. The Death Canyon Trailhead is located one mile down a rutted, dirt road. The road is not recommended for vehicles with low clearance. Exercise caution when driving down the Death Canyon Road and pull fully off of the road if parking on the shoulder.
Multiple hikes from Death Canyon include access to backcountry campsites. A backcountry permit is required for all overnight stays in the backcountry.
Always be prepapred when hiking in Grand Teton. Carry water for every member of your group, be alert to your surroundings, and understand your limitations on distance and elevation gain. Several trails from the Death Canyon Trailhead can hold snow until mid-July. Hikers should use caution when traveling over snow and not attempt trails unless they have previous snow experience and the proper equipment.
$35 - $45 / night
This BLM managed site located along the Blackfoot River that has opportunities for fishing, camping, and non-motorized boating. Campground rules and regulations are posted at the site. There are no dumpsters on site, visitors must pack in and out their trash. Campsites: 4 semi-developed sites--- At this time, there is not a reservation system in place for the campsites. Campsites are on a first come first serve basis. This site is equipped with vault toilets, picnic tables, fire rings, horse shoe pit, and an undeveloped put-in/take-out for floaters. There are no fees associated with this site.
Cottonwood Group Campsite is located near the scenic Cottonwood Lake below Salt River Pass in the forest of western Wyoming.
The lake offers great canoeing and boating for smaller craft and fishing for brook and cutthroat trout. Hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding trails are in the area, as well as a motorized route for trail vehicles <50". The west loop of the campground includes horse corrals. The east side, where the group site is located, includes the motorized trail head, so trail vehicles are allowed passage.
Peaceful North Fork Creek flows through the campground. Its banks and the surrounding canyon are forested by dense stands of pines and aspens, which offer excellent shade and privacy. Vibrant summer wildflowers are abundant.
$35 / night
Teton Canyon road is open seasonally, from the Friday before Memorial Day to Thanksgiving Day. Note: Opening and Closing dates are subject to change at District Ranger discretion.
Activities include: camping, mountain biking, running, hiking, photography and wildflower viewing just to name a few.
Teton Canyon features dispersed as well as traditional camping opportunities. Paid campgrounds in Teton Canyon are: Teton Canyon and Reunion Flat, which features group sites.Reservations can be made for both camprounds on www.recreation.gov
Teton Canyon road provides access to Jedediah Smith Wilderness trails such as: Table Mountain and Alaska Basin.
The trail begins with a small ATV bridge across the creek from a dispersed campsite and parking area just on the west of Greys River, about 46 miles upriver from Alpine, Wyoming. It provides motorized access for 2 miles, then becomes a horse/hiking trail that connects to the Way Trail, or over the top to Sheep Pass. Spring Creek Falls is an attraction.
Traveler
This has I think 12 spots. It’s a little rough in the beginning but not bad after that seen Subarus up there. Some wiled life it is grizzly country but one of my favorite spots by Wilson wy.
Ranger
Beautiful view from this one spot. This was about 3 Mi in. If you go further it goes straight down into the woods toward a lake and it's very dark and no light, no stars, and truly scary bear country. I don't know how people can camp in tents in this type of area. Also, prepare for very cold nights. Last night, July 2nd, was damp and about 36° and it was an uncomfortable sleep!
Traveler great place to enjoy nature picked up oil-based painting again and had a week of nice
Traveler
I took my family her last minute on a Friday afternoon thinking there wouldn't be any spots open. To my surprise we got a spot. There is plenty of room between camp spots and it is very well kept. We loved it there. Everyone was very respectful and no ATVs or Dirt Bikes are allowed except for the camp hosts and so it was nice and quiet. It was already fully stocked with wood for us as well. Well worth the $20/night and we will be coming back for sure.
Guide
Great option since I couldn’t find camping at GTNP it is about 30 min from moose, right now there are fixing the road so it may take extra 15 min. The lake is nice and views are amazing. Bathrooms clean, no showers. Fire ring , picnic table and bear food storage on every site, some mosquitos at evening time
Scout
Camping here is only for contestants or people stalling horses with them on special event days.. the number to ask is: +1 (307) 733-5289
GuideThe price you pay to camp right in front of this lake is insanely cheap! The camp host is a riot. BUT… the mosquitoes ate. Us. Alive.
Down the road is additional free camping as well.
Traveler
Need a backpack permit and reservation. It's a little over 4 miles to get to. Not a ton of foot traffic makes it that far so it's pretty quiet. Great view of Mt Moran. Trapper lake has some beavers and pretty mellow. On top of the hill at the site gives you another great view. There is a Bear Box for food storage here.
GuideThis campsite has it all, the views, the level spots, and a lake! Good spaces for all sizes of rigs or tents or even groups. A little bit of cell service exists towards the boat dock if you really need it and it’s about 20/30 mins to GTNP depending on the conditions of the rig and the road. I haven’t wanted to write a review for fear of everyone finding out about this amazing USFS camping area!
GuideI only stayed at the campground for the trails nearby. But the night I stayed it was loud and there’s very little privacy. The trails that I’d come for were very scenic but also packed by 8:30 AM. I should’ve picked a different area as I thought it would be peaceful and it wasn’t. I would not return for either campsite nor trails.
Guide
Death canyon trail head is the starting point for the hike. Permit is required. You can get one at the visitor center.
LegendWe were scheduled to camp at Grant Campground in Yellowstone tonight but the entire park was evacuated due to unprecedented flooding. The kind and generous folks of Jackson let the Yellowstone evacuees dry camp for free at their rodeo fairgrounds. So here we are in the lovely town of Jackson!
GuideWonderful time on the lake, plenty of views, painting spots, clean bathrooms, and cold water. Helpful staff for getting firewood and knowledgeable on the local wildlife.
Travelerwe loved this campground. pros: sites are spread out for very good privacy. bathrooms are good enuf. host, Justin was nice and helpful. cons: no showers, no internet (or is that a pro?). gravel road to campground was a little bumpy the last couple of miles. pretty close to Jackson and not too far from Signal Mountain and such. our jk350 jeep did not have any problems. We found this place out of desperation as all other campsites were booked. We will definitely camp here again. there are some primo sites on the lake we will try and get next time.
TravelerStunning views, peaceful location. Our site was a little secluded, Boondocking with lake views. 5 miles up was Crystal Creek Campground which was a completely different feel. The ONLY downside was on our 3 night stay the vault bathroom had no toilet paper, no worries, we came prepared and shared ours by stocking the bathroom with a few rolls on the women’s.
We had a Doe and her fawn visit us in our camp, our camp had the creek running in the back portion. Saw a griz and her cub cross in front of our vehicle upon our last day.
GuideBeautiful views and super quiet. Close to Grand Teton, which was why we stayed. The lake is so stunning! Super domesticated deer strolled through the campsite around dinner time. Beach access and 23 (I think) sites to choose from. Arrived around 4pm on a Tuesday and it was 90% full.
GuideReally awesome trail that connects
Traveler
Really nice people. Helped us out in a jam. Clean bathrooms and showers. Full hook ups.
RangerQuaint place with full hookups and amenities. The men's bathroom was quite dirty but the owners were friendly and the wifi worked well.
Ranger
A favorite hike-to of ours. A beautiful 8 mile hike up the mountain finished with secluded sites with gorgeous views of the surrounding mountains. Lots of wildlife, a bear cannister is required and provided at the parks Visitors Center when receiving your backcountry permit
GuideWe were nervous driving from Westgate Yellowstone to this campground not knowing if any sites would be available as this is a first come first served campground. Got here on Thursday morning and there were 4 sites available. This is a great campsite for tents and camper vans, However we have a 31’ travel trailer with one slide-out. It fit in site 6 with no problems. There are no hook ups at this campground, you do have access to fresh water and non-plumbed toilets. They do allow generators between 8 and 10, however  we did not run ours very much because people come here to get away from the noise. Each site is $15 a night and comes with a table/bench and fire pit. They use the envelope system so make sure you put your tag on your campsite post to secure your location. The Creek allows swimming, kayaking, paddle boarding, and fishing. As expected the water is not clear and can get a little choppy when the wind picks up. All-and-all this was the first time in our trip that we truly felt disconnected and could relax. It’s worth the extra drive! Take some time and drive further into the valley it is gorgeous. Also the camp-host is very helpful and friendly. P.S. If you need to dump your tanks the Virginia RV park in Jackson let’s you dump your tanks for $15.
TravelerWe stayed at this campsite mid May and there were not many people there. They were available campsites at 7 p.m. when we arrived. There are only a few campsites directly on the water but others have good views and tree coverage.
LegendWe had reservations on Grand Tetons for the day so we were going to boondock for the night in the forest when we passed this campground. With the senior pass it was only $7. We had a beautiful site over looking the water. There were two pit toilets with toilet paper 2 trash dumpsters and drinking water. The camp host was amazing. The road up to camp ground was paved most of the way. Most sites were good but some were right on the water. There was one pull through. Most sites were small.
ScoutBeautiful campground right on the lake. My husband and I tried to find a spot at the Gros Ventre campground but were turned away since they were at max capacity. We decided to try our luck at Atherton Creek and were not disappointed. They’re currently redoing the road, so in the next year there should be a nice paved road all the way there. It was beautiful, much cheaper than most campgrounds ($15/site) and the staff was friendly and helpful. No electrical hookups but perfect if you’re looking for a scenic spot out of the main traffic. About a 35-40 minute drive from Jackson.
GuideWe showed up to stay for the night and wound up staying for 5 nights. We pulled in and scored a site next to the lake. The host informed us that it was occupied and the person forgot to leave something in the spot and they never put up the tag stating it was taken. We were bummed and took a spot up top which was just fine. The host, David, let us know the other camper was leaving in the morning and he woke us up so we could grab the site before anyone else could. In our opinion site #14 or #15 are the best spots as they are on the lake. The only downfall is the weekend when kids were everywhere playing on the beach. Also, the road going in is terrible and construction is there during the week, 8-5:30. We were out and about in the Teton area so it didn’t bother us that much. the dogs loved the beach as did we. I would definitely go back to this site.
TravelerForget waking up at 2am to try and snag a site at Jenny Lake. This off-the-beaten-path campground in Teton NF only has 23 sites, with beautiful views of Lower Slide Lake and the mountains.
Best tent site is #19. Awesome view. (Warning: other tent sites can be a little lumpy and hard to find flat ground.)
Bonus: saw a herd of Bison driving to the campground in Antelope Flats.
Would definitely stay here again!
GuideWe really enjoyed the 3 nights we stayed at Atherton creek! The campground was full when we arrived on a Friday so the host put us up near the boat launch and we were able to snag a spot in the actual campground the following morning. Site #19 is probably the best tent spot in the house with a beautiful lake view and some good trees for shade. Clean restrooms and drinking water available. FYI the road to the campground has some sizeable pot holes so use caution on your way in! Made it just fine in our Prius but it required some swerving to avoid bottoming out. Firewood available from the host. Would definitely stay here again.
Horse camping in Wyoming offers a unique opportunity to explore the stunning landscapes while enjoying the company of your equine friends. With a variety of campgrounds catering to horse enthusiasts, you can find the perfect spot to set up camp and ride the trails.
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