Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Jackson, WY

Camped here a couple times. Very close to a fun fishing pond and the quiet little town of Victor Idaho which has some amazing hole in the wall food options. Not far from Jackson hole Wyoming either. Worth the stay!

Incredible campsite especially for the price. Not too far from Jackson Hole or from some of the best hiking in the park. Also some real pretty stuff to see just around the campground, a fun little hill to summit with amazing views.

This campground is awesome. You have your own private view of the Tetons. It feels like it should be $1000 a night to stay here not 50.

Just got back from Jackson lake viewing the Tetons from there.

Got to watch both sunrise and sunset from the spot. Priceless

We spent three nights in the camp grounds. Tent site was not drive in so we could not use our car awning on this site . However it had sun in the morning and good shade in the afternoon. Camp ground was busy but quiet at night. Close to the Moose WY park entrance and Morman row. Bathrooms clean and efficient check in. Not too far from Jackson.

We camped here on our way to Jackson Hole. It is about 25 miles from Jackson. I really enjoyed the peaceful and picturesque setting in the pines with the river flowing through. It is a small campground, probably 10 sites or so, and it wasn't very busy on Thursday. They have one pit toilet and a water pump. Picnic tables, grills, and fire rings available in each campsite.

This is just off the highway so there is some traffic noise but the river is flowing so high right now it drowns a lot of it out. I did awaken when a few loud semi-trucks went by. The neighboring camp had the coolest set up I had to share a photo!

We drove in from Jackson Hole at about 5pm, and immediately found multiple spots that were right on the water with nice fire pits. We chose to drive about a half mile in to find a spot and tent camp. We then walked about another mile down the road before encountering snow. There were ruts in the road but easily possible for my Nissan Rogue to get over and other cars as well. There were lots of open spots with privacy and no snow. It did get down to 15 degrees Fahrenheit over night, so pack warm.

Nice dog park for big and small dogs. At this campground, you are a little close to neighbors but they stagger the trailers so it works. Nice trees for shade. The restrooms were as clean but they were older facilities. No road noise.

The campground is 10 miles down a gravel road and about 30 miles from Jackson. it’s a large campground with 50+ sites, although it was mostly empty when we were there. Firewood, water, and dumpsters are available. the sites are large and relatively far apart so you have a modicum of privacy. It is a short hike to granite creek falls where there is a hot pool on the right below the falls for those brave enough to ford the fast moving and very cold creek. above the falls there is a hot springs which costs $8/head to go in. we skipped that so I can’t attest to that experience. The scenery was fantastic and the weather beautiful so we stayed 3 nights.

Great location for the campground, 10 minutes from Mormon Row, 20 minutes from Jackson, WY and Grand Teton National Park. We were placed in an ADA site that was concrete and level with 50/30/20 amp electrical ONLY.

THERE IS NO WATER AT THE CAMPSITES!

We saw at least 5 groups setup camp then have to breakdown to take their RV to the front of the campsite to fill up at the one potable water faucet. It is across from the office and just past the dump stations.

Also, when checking in, you must schedule the day you plan to dump your tanks. A volunteer came on the day of our departure and checked us off the list for reserved dumping that day.

Wonderful location but a bit pricy considering only electric is at the sites.

This campground accommodates motorhomes, campers and tents. Majority of the sites are generator restricted. It's a first come first serve campground. There are fairly nice restrooms throughout the sites. Bear boxes are provided for each site as well, which was nice. Sites are quite small and packed together pretty tightly. Most sights accommodates hammocks as well. There is a 10:00 pm lights out policy which is nice after long hiking trips or visits to Yellowstone. We stayed in a tent for 6 nights and absolutely loved the area. You're within walking distance of the Gros Ventre River. A great way to be close to the Park and away from Jackson. It's about 30 mins from Jenny Lake and about 3 hours from Yellowstone South entrance. You can cut off 10 minutes if you head north from the campground and cut through Antelope Flats Rd. You'll see a lot of pronghorn if you travel it around 7 pm.

I stayed here for 5 nights over Labor Day weekend and am grateful we got a spot on Wednesday because it was busy. It’s just past Triangle X if you are coming from Jackson.

The sites are a decent size and there are many. I would recommend having a AWD if you want to get any site with a view but I took my Civic Sport and was able to still get a secluded spot. But past the first few sites on the right, I would recommend an suv or truck because how rocky the gravel road. I really enjoyed staying here but if you are looking to explore the town, it takes an hour one way to get there but the views are magical along the way.

It only takes 25 mins to get to Bradley or Taggart lake, which there are some great trails that lead there and north to Amphitheatre lake. Which I would recommend as well.

Gros Ventre is a great location if you want to visit both Jackson Hole and the Grand Tetons and camp somewhere convenient in between. As a big campground south of the main entrance to the NP, the sites here don't seem to fill up as quickly as the sites at more popular deep in the park campgrounds like Jenny Lake.

If you get a spot along the first row in any of the loops, you can set up your tent with a great Tetons view. Staff in the ranger station were friendly, and because it is a big park, you can use a credit card to pay for your site. Some sites have more privacy than others. If you know what you really want (view, privacy, near toilet) ask when you check in.

Sites had standard picnic table, bear box, and fire ring, and toilets were easily accessible within each camping loop. You're not far from Jackson if you want to visit the town.

The campground is very accessible to the Mormon Road and the most photographed barns in front of the Teton sunrise/sunset. It's also a great location for cycling. There are some nearby hikes, but the better hikes are just a quick drive into the actual NP.

Disbursed camped here in June 2020. We have a lifted Tacoma and RTT. When you come up to the elk refuge - it looks like you're in the wrong place, but just continue down the road and watch for elk and swoon over the Teton views for awhile. The road starts to wind up the hill and before it gets too bumpy you pass the main campground turn off. They have 10 or so spots and bathrooms. The rest of the road up the hill is bumpy, but we did see a few larger campers who had made their way up. There are 16 disbursed spots along the ridge, not all have views of the tetons. We were in the area on a Wednesday and about half of the spots were taken when we pulled in around 8. It's only a 20 minute (maybe?) Drive from Jackson, so I assume it's pretty popular on the weekends. The views were AMAZING, we would definitely go back (and probably pack more bug spray that time lol).

It's hard to beat the location with the entrance to the Grand Teton NP being so close, but it is overpriced for the condition of the park and the amenities. The park accommodates a lot of people; however there is no trash pick up so you have to walk to the dumpster by the office when needed(we didn't mind the walk, but we have stayed at places half this much and they at least had a trash pick up); the laundry room was not very clean and had a small amount of functioning dryers for the size of the park. Only 5 of the 9 dryers were able to be used. The others had "Out of Order" signs on them. Had to wait for a dryer because of this maintenance issue. Nearest grocery was Albertsons in Jackson(35 mins away) so I would suggest planning ahead. 

WIFI& CELL SERVICE: Wifi worked shockingly well for how busy their park was. I give it a 4 out of 5. AT&T cell service- 3 out of 4 bars. 

SITE: Gravel in the entire park. Level. We were second to last in our row which reduced in dust as cars went by. Along with it not being very windy, this enabled us to have our windows open the majority of the time to let the fresh mountain air in- that was awesome! The mosquitos were pretty bad in the evenings, but were hard to find during the day. Looked out into surrounding pastures with the backdrop of the Tetons and horses across the street. 

NEARBY SITES: Suggestions: Thai Me Up- great restaurant in Jackson; Moo's Ice Cream- delicious in Jackson; the 35 mile bike look from Jackson--> Moran--> Teton Village--> back to Jackson- it was the best and we even biked right past a grizzly taking a swim! We rented bikes from Hoback Bike Rentals in Jackson

Colter Bay is one of the best campgrounds I've stayed in in a national park out west. The campsites themselves were nicely spaced apart and you couldn't hear much from one campsite to another. Everyone seemed to respect quiet hours here, which you don't always find, and it was so quiet all night--definitely the best sleeps I've had camping! The sites had the usual picnic table and fire ring plus a really nice, large bear box for storing food and other items. The tent pads were nicely maintained and large. There were restrooms and dump stations within a short walk, which were not super nice but decent enough. The restrooms had flush toilets but no soap. Nearby Colter Bay Village was great--it had a general store with cafe and gift shop, a visitors center, a beautiful marina, and lake access with lots of trails. There was also potable water and WiFi at the general store.In general, Colter Bay was in a great location. A bit far from Jackson, but so close to Jackson Lake and a short drive to Jenny Lake. You can see the Tetons from various parts of the campground. The only negatives we really found were that there was little to no kindling to find around the campsite (not sure if that was allowed anyways) and the mosquitos were relentless in the campground. Overall, it was a beautiful place to stay and if I could find better ways to deal with mosquitos (regular bug spray, Citronella candles, and campfires did nothing and neither did covering up head to toe) I would definitely come back! One last note: we got our campsite around noon on a Thursday, and the campground was not full; there seemed to be at least a few free sites all weekend.

We stayed here for one night and the campground was entirely booked so reservations ahead of time are a must, at least when we went in May.  The campground is very pretty and each spot has some sense of privacy, however it is hard to get a remote feeling. The drive around the campground may be tight for some larger vehicles as it is one-way but is nicely paved. The pull-in for the campsites was very tight for my larger vehicle with bikes on the back. The campground facilities were very nice and clean. The location of this campground is amazing, although the views from within the campsite we stayed at weren’t anything special. It is a walk or short drive to the welcome center and hike around Jenny Lake and up into the mountains. This was what our trip was all about! We only stayed at the campground for one night and had an amazing hike where we saw two baby brown bears playing in a tree while the mother bear was rustling around looking for food nearby and so many other cool animals including a Moose! Jenny Lake with the Grand Tetons in the background is one of the most beautiful spots of wilderness I have seen. This is a must go back to location as there is so much to do in the surrounding areas! It is also about 30 to 40 min. Away from Jackson Hall, which is a great place to get some yummy food, cool pictures of the town, and relax.

Campground Review:

Does waking up to Teton views, colorful wildflowers, and the chorus of all types of birds sound up your alley? Well, this is the place!

Just outside Grand Teton National Park in Bridger-Teton National Forest, these sites are a little quieter and a little more spacious than the hustle and bustle below. They are first come, first serve and no amenities, but the experience makes up for it. Numerous hiking options are nearby: Blacktail Butte, the Shadow Mountain trail, or head to the park. On the way to the site from Jackson or Grand Teton, it is very likely you will see pronghorn, bison, elk, or even a moose.

This area is popular for a reason. Get there early - these sites fill up. Getting there on a weekday will help secure the choice spots. One downside is the air traffic; this overlooks the Tetons as well as the Jackson Hole airport.

Product Review:

As a review Ranger for TheDyrt, I am honored occasionally to test and evaluate products. On this trip, I tested the ICEMULE Pro XL cooler.

What makes this cooler unique is not only its backpack style; but the ability to add insulation (and buoyancy, as we found out) by inflating the sidewalls through a valve. It's a bit similar to how a sleeping pad works. Without ice, I threw a few cold ones and some sandwiches into its cavernous interior for a day hike in Bridger-Teton. After a few hours of hiking when we were ready for lunch, they were as cool as the moment they went in. The pack itself is fairly comfortable for a short hike, with padded straps and holes to allow some air circulation.

On the way home, we decided to paddle our favorite river and decided to test the Pro XL's floatation abilities. Why my husband chose the deepest spot to throw it into the drink I will never know, but lucky for me it stayed on top of the water. Because its sealed like a dry bag, no river water got in either. Our sandwiches and gummy bears were safe!

This was the first place I ever camped in Wyoming and I’ve been back three times since! The views are amazing. The drive to the site is kind of rough but it’s definitely worth it.

Overall great. Just overpriced. All amenities for the full family. Campground is pet friendly but not national park off paved roads or sidewalk. Beautiful place friendly staff just over priced camping.

As others have said the cabins are beautiful as is the entrance. The RV sites have all the basics you need and the park is very quiet and peaceful. The thing I didn't appreciate for the price we are paying is trash in our site and others people's pet waste that hadn't been picked up. Gross. I really hope they upgrade the sites a bit and improve the weeds to grass as it is a great location.

Beautiful place to camp. The water is shallow and surrounded by mountains. You have to wade through mud to get to the water (which is also muddy). You can also still hear the highway traffic, but not bad. We visited in August, so the fires made the area hazy. The up sides: lots of space and privacy. Camp sites are super far apart in comparison to others. Fire pits are available and drift wood is everywhere. Some spots have trees for hammocks. Pet friendly and lots of bird watching.