Best Equestrian Camping near Kelly, WY

Stayed in mid-June when Yellowstone and Teton were brimming with tourists. We had booked a back-up RV spot near the south entrance to Teton, but after looking at it just filled our water there and left (it was basically an open field with 50 of your not best friends in RV's blasting music). Took a chance on Pacific Creek. All of the dispersed camping was taken, but the campground itself, which is at the end of the road, was about empty. For $10 we got a spacious site, table and fire ring. Water was available as were pit toilets. Looks like a great equestrian campground and we saw a few parties with horses. Make sure you make use of the bear boxes, as we saw plenty of bear prints and other sign within 200 yards of our site. Lovely trails leave right from here. The camp host is a Swiss ex-musician and all around nice guy.

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

Mid week during mid September and everything was pretty full, so we made the trek out of Tetons and up to this site. The sign at the road says trailhead, but if you keep making your way up, you’ll get to the sites. Bear boxes, rock fire ring, nice pit toilet, a frame to hang food, and horse camping too. Appears to be 4 established sites and a possible dispersed site near the horse area. It was very quiet and peaceful. There’s a map at the front showing all the trails that Box Creek connects to. Also, we saw dumpsters on the road in/out, not far from the turnoff.

Perfect camping spot if you’re coming to teton np from the east on 26, as it’s right off 26 and 20 min from the park. We arrived around 8 on a Friday in June (knew it would be impossible to find camping in the park) and had no trouble camping here. Lovely spot with river access. Woke up to some horses meandering down the road!

Stayed July 20, 2021.

About 20 individual sites.  We got the last one upon arrival, but there is an overflow area which is an open field near the horse corrals and there were no campers using that area when we were there.  Should be enough room for anyone who is just done looking for the day.  There were a few water spigots for filling jugs and the pit toilets were clean.  Had dumpster and campground was quiet.

Stayed here one night while bikepacking on the Tour Divide route.  Multiple sites were open and the camp hosts were very friendly.  They ensured I knew about the potential for bears and answered a few questions about the area.  Each site had a bear box.  There was a small herd of horses roaming with bells to deter the bears.  I was able to get food at the nearby lodge.  Very quiet, away from the traffic of the national park.   Great nights sleep and beautiful morning.

this campground was relatively inexpensive ($10) compared to other campgrounds with plenty of availability. The views weren’t spectacular but the quality of the campground was totally worth it. The campsite contained a nice fire pit with benches made out of tree trunks. Fire wood was available for purchase ($6) in case you couldn’t find wood around the campsite, but we were able to scrounge to find plenty. The best part about the campground were the bathrooms. These were the cleanest, best smelling bathrooms- one even has some reading material. If you enjoy seeing horses as well, this is definitely your campground.

The best free campsite EVER. All the campgrounds in the Tetons and Yellowstone were full and we found the gem to top them all. Site #12 was totally private, nestled in the woods, with Snake River at the end of the driveway. No amenities, but an easy drive to Buffalo Ranch Cafe, where the food was a tasty splurge and we felt like we could afford the luxury, given our free campsite. Things to know:

Most sites are large and can accommodate more than one — so expect visitors. Especially site #1 and the couple others that sit right off the main road or right on the river.

A drive in will reward you with greater odds of privacy but also greater risks of vehicle damage. I scratched the hell out of my new car. There are horrific potholes. We bottomed out and feared worse damage multiple times. It’s a dodgy dirt road that can change radically with inclement weather.

The road is narrow and can only accommodate 1 vehicle. If you encounter another, good luck. If you’re towing a short wheel base trailer (like us) and backing up is impossible, hail Mary!

The mosquitoes are terrible and worse closer to the water.

The ranger WILL check in daily and send anyone claiming an unmarked spot packing.

The sites along the road that attract the most people can be a little noisy.

Despite the challenges, we FAR preferred the beauty, quiet, and privacy of this site to any other option in the parks. We biked and rafted and had a blast. We encountered horses meandering through and a gorgeous fox. If the roads were maintained, they could easily call these group sites and charge over $100./night.

 Atherton Creek Campground is a beautiful campground located in the Bridger-Teton National Forest in Wyoming. It is situated near the shores of the scenic Palisades Reservoir and offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains. The campground has a variety of amenities, including picnic tables, fire rings, and vault toilets. It is also a popular spot for fishing, hiking, and boating .

This is a great spot for boaters, no matter the vessel. There's a boat ramp but also some pretty easy access for kayaks or SUPs. This is a busy campground so get there early!

Atherton Campground on Lowe Slide Lake is probably the last campground to fill in the Teton Valley and the best kept secret. Still open spots on July 4, 2017. Well maintained pavement road to the lake. It is a little but of a drive, but still way to get to Mormon row, Moose, and Jackson. Camp is set on a hillside beside this beautiful mountain lake. Sites are well maintained, clean and spread out. We saw 2 antelope in camp. Deer on the way in and out. Didn't have a kayak with us this time, but will for sure have them next trip!!! Everyone from huge diesel pushers to tiny vintage campers & tents were staying there. Can't wait to go back!

After spending a few nights in generic RV parks Atherton Creek is a breath of fresh air. I think there is only one or two full hookup sites available so the rest of the sites are just campsites. 

The views of the lake are wonderful, the host is helpful and the campground is quite small. Despite its limited number of sites we had no problem finding a prime site. This is due to the somewhat, out of the way, location. The road is bumpy but paved. 

Highly recommended.

We 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.

Beautiful 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.

We 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.

Beautiful 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.

Stunning 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.