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Gros Ventre Campground's pet-friendly sites accommodate both tent and RV camping within Grand Teton National Park, providing access to wildlife viewing opportunities where moose frequently roam through the campground. Located approximately 10 miles from Jackson and 10 miles from the park entrance, this campground features 318 sites including 36 with electric hookups. Dogs must be leashed at all times and cannot be left unattended at campsites. Each site includes a bear box for secure food storage, fire ring, and picnic table. The campground remains open from early May to early October, with facilities including flush toilets, trash collection, and potable water available at restroom buildings. Moose sightings are common, with visitors often spotting them walking directly through the busiest sections of the campground.
Several dispersed camping options near Kelly welcome pets with different amenities. Shadow Mountain Dispersed Camping and Upper Teton View Dispersed offer free camping with stunning mountain views but minimal facilities. These areas require pets to be under control at all times due to frequent wildlife activity in the region. Curtis Canyon Dispersed Camping provides a more primitive experience while the established Curtis Canyon Campground offers drinking water and trash facilities for a fee. When hiking with dogs, owners should carry bear spray rather than using bear bells, as rangers warn that local bears are actually curious about bell sounds and may approach. During summer months, the Gros Ventre River adjacent to the campground provides a cooling spot for dogs on hot days, though winter temperatures can drop to the upper 30s even in July. Dog-friendly campsites near Kelly range from full-facility RV campgrounds to free dispersed areas, making it possible to bring pets along regardless of budget or camping style.
"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."
"Situated right on the Gros Ventre river, and is kept impressively clean and organized. Hook ups for campers and RVs, but also has tent sites."
from $78 / night
Check Availability"As you drive off hwy 89 and head east toward Kelly you will beer north. This is not a campground, there are just places to pull off and camp as you drive up Shadow."
"Shadow Mountain dispersed camping is just a few miles across the way from the Moose, Wyoming, entrance to Grand Teton National Park."
"The campsites were well spaced and tucked into the trees for some privacy and space. The tent pads were level and each site had a bear box. Facilities were clean."
"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."
from $13 - $58 / night
Check Availability"We covered up and had bug spray but we (including the dogs) got eaten up. Besides that, this is a beautiful place. A little busy, as it was a weekend in July, but we had no problem finding spots."
"We drove in around 2pm on Sunday June 22, and tent camped. We picked spot 6, although all were open when we drove in. But we settled on that spot. We appreciated the bear boxes and fire rings."
"Pets are also welcome!"
"The drive up the gravel road is super fun and provides great views of the Tetons and wildlife. We stayed at campsite 1A."
"Same great views you'd expect anywhere near the Tetons; trailhead to Goodwin Lake is close by. Full Teton view is better at the trailhead, but its not far."
"I do NOT recommend the drive unless you have off road suspension or have a smaller vehicle."
"Ron, the “camp ambassador” was so funny and a great host, my dog loved playing with his dog Meeka too. He kept the pit toilets SUPER well maintained and smelling great."
"Views of tetons are great away from main road easy access even without 4wd.level spots fire rings where great! Close to hiking trails (Shadow mt) bathrooms was locked here in off season."
"You can see the Tetons in the distance, and camp right along the waters edge. That said, there are a lot of mosquitoes so keep that bug spray close!"
"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."
from $10 - $40 / night
Check Availability"It was pretty quiet even though it was nearly full. It’s only open in June, July, and August since it snows the rest of the year and the bathrooms have running water."
"Get there around 11am to grab a site with a view, there’s only a handful. If those are full get a site near the entrance so you’re close to bathhouses, laundry, store, restaurant."
from $59 - $103 / night
Check Availability"We stayed in the Rv area with full hook-ups and a good sized site which was gravel with a picnic bench and surrounded by shade."
"This site was a very short and beautiful walk to the lake which we loved. Clean bathrooms two sites up the loop with water."
from $122 - $127 / night
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LegendThis 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.
LegendNice 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.
LegendDubois/Wind River KOA, Dubois , Wyoming
Dubois , Wyoming is another town on the old west trail. I only stayed overnight after Grand Teton NP but would have stayed longer had my schedule allowed to explore more. It is a little touristy but there is history there if you search it out.
The KOA was a smaller one, back behind a gas station which was convenient. There are cool TP’s that you can rent and the cabins site along the Wind River which makes for some nice scenery when you are chilling at the campground. Don’t look to hard though, across the river is a neighborhood. The road in was a little rough and the gravel needed some maintenance, otherwise it was a well maintained parking lot like so many of the KOA’s are now. The playground equipment looked archaic! I did not use any of the facilities so I have no information on them and there was no dog park. I arrived after close, found my paperwork on the lite kiosk and I left out in the morning before the office opened. For the price I expect more but it seems like the area dictates the quality of the KOA.
ScoutStayed 4 nights, campground is well maintained. Check in went smothly. RV spots are on concrete and level. So glad we already had a water regulator. We were told as we were checking in that we definitely needed one due to pressure being 90psi. Campground is about an hour and 15 minutes from The Grand Tetons. Not worth the drive for the amount of money it is to stay at this campground. The patios and grass area at RV sites are plush but if you have dogs you can't put up dog fencing. The dog play area had 1 bench for owners to sit. The gate for the dog park was very loosely secured. No water hose or faucet available to get water for your dog while at dog park. We had neighbors that complained about our dogs playing to loudly. Then, on our last night we were doing some pre packing to leave the campground the next morning. It was 8:40pm and we heard a knock at our door, the dogs were being quiet and we weren't expecting anyone. Went to the door and it was an employee from the campground to tell us that we had our outside lights on. I was confused and asked the man what time it was? He said it's 8:45. Then, to confirm, I asked what time we had to have the lights turned off the outside and he said 10pm was quiet time and all lights should be off. I assured him we had read the rules and we knew we had to have the lights off by 10pm and we also knew when quiet time started, and that we were planning on having the lights off before then. We weren't doing anything wrong so why in the world did he come to our RV to tell us our lights were on as if we were doing something wrong. Felt unwelcomed, our money is as good as anyone else's. Very RUDE!
LegendMeticulously cared for family owned and run campground with log cabins. Many pros to this campground... Nice wide sites, most pull through, clean showers and laundry room. The people who run it are super friendly and helpful. Great liquor store and great food truck attached to the grounds. great hook ups, reception and even better WiFi. Only cons are that it is just off Hwy 89, but you don't hear road noise at night. No dog park and is over an hour to Grand Teton and Jackson Hole. We did find great hiking only a few minutes from the campground. We would definitely recommend this place. The owners are constantly out doing improvements, which impressed us a great deal
TravelerHost is amazing! Campgrounds are good sizes and accommodates Travel trailers and fifth wheels. Does have group camping. No water hookup, no electricity and no showers. There is noises from the vehicles on the road nearby. It is close to the roads. Pet friendly.
GuideAs 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.
LegendOverall 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.
ScoutBeautiful 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.
Dispersed camping areas near Kelly, Wyoming range from high-elevation mountain viewpoints to creekside meadows, with sites typically available at elevations between 6,500-8,000 feet. The region experiences significant temperature fluctuations even in summer, with nighttime temperatures dropping into the 30s. Several forest service roads provide access to both established and primitive camping options throughout the Bridger-Teton National Forest.
Kayaking on Lower Slide Lake: Atherton Creek Campground provides direct access for kayaks and paddleboards. "We didn't have a kayak with us this time, but will for sure have them next trip!" notes Melissa G., who appreciated the easy water access from this pet-friendly campground.
Wildlife viewing at dawn: Signal Mountain Campground serves as an excellent base for early morning wildlife spotting. "Great hiking, close to trails, lakes, visitor center, and camp showers," states Raina S., who recommends exploring the nearby trails for wildlife sightings.
Hike to Goodwin Lake: Access this moderate trail near Curtis Canyon Dispersed Camping. Katherine B. notes, "Town of Jackson is fairly close. Same great views you'd expect anywhere near the Tetons; trailhead to Goodwin Lake is close by."
Mountain photography: The elevated dispersed sites provide exceptional photography opportunities. "If you have a pickup truck with a RTT or are car camping you can find a spot here almost any time of the night," says Joshua M. about Upper Teton View, adding that the sites "up the road from the bathrooms are great but fill up quickly."
Quiet tent-only camping sections: Jenny Lake Campground offers dedicated areas for tent campers seeking less noise. "It is a perfect location to get away from RVs and Trailers. They offer a wide variety of campsites, some being open and some in the woods," explains David B.
Availability during peak season: Atherton Creek Campground often has sites available when other locations are full. Kate D. suggests, "Forget 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."
Pet-friendly hiking opportunities: Dogs are welcome at dispersed camping areas. "My dog loved it too," says Ross F. about the spacious sites at Curtis Canyon Dispersed Camping. "The site was in an open field but so out of the way that it was very private."
Year-round water sources: Several campgrounds maintain reliable water access. "Clean restrooms and drinking water available," notes Stephanie S. about Atherton Creek, which allows pets and provides fire rings and picnic tables.
Road conditions for dispersed sites: Many dispersed camping areas require careful driving. "The drive up isn't bad at all - unmoded vans seen at sites seemed to manage it just fine. Any SUV will do just fine, likely most sedans as well. But the road is rutted so put some thought into your lines," advises Katherine C. about Curtis Canyon Dispersed Camping.
Early arrival necessary: Most dispersed camping areas fill quickly, especially during summer. "We arrived around 2PM on our first day and all sites were full, we came back around 8 the next morning and found one site available for us to take," reports Ryan L. about Shadow Mountain.
Bear safety requirements: All camping areas enforce strict food storage rules. Matt S. at Gros Ventre Campground mentions, "Bear containers as each site. Fire bucks at each bathroom. Drinking water outside of each bathroom."
Insect populations vary by season: Be prepared for mosquitoes at certain times. "Mosquitoes were bad but bearable," notes chuck S., who stayed at Upper Teton View despite the insects because "Views are amazing and probably none better in the Tetons when camping for free."
Tent pad locations: Choose sites with flat, established tent pads. "Site 7 tent pad is more tucked away and has bigger space. Close to restrooms and trails," recommends Raina S. about Jenny Lake Campground.
Pet-friendly water access: Pets enjoy wading in the calmer creek areas. "We strolled the creek in the morning, and the dogs really enjoyed it," notes Temio G. about Spread Creek Dispersed Campground, a pet-friendly option that allows dogs to cool off in the water.
Kid-friendly campfire areas: Several sites provide established fire rings with adequate clearance. Matt S. notes about Gros Ventre Campground, "Fires are okay. Picnic tables at each site," making it suitable for families who want to enjoy evening campfires.
Viewing platforms for wildlife: Safe viewing areas keep families at appropriate distances from wildlife. Ted K. mentions, "Moose in the campground almost daily," at Gros Ventre, allowing families to observe wildlife from a safe distance.
Site length limitations: Many dispersed sites have size restrictions. "We were in my Honda CR-V and it did fine, but if you're not careful, you could easily do some damage," warns Dave E. about Shadow Mountain Dispersed Camping.
Generator-free zones: Gros Ventre Campground offers quiet areas. Matt S. appreciates that he "Stayed in the 'tent only' section. It was also generator free side of the camp which was great!"
Dump station locations: Plan ahead for waste disposal. "Dump and potable water could use a bit more room to navigate," notes Tammy L. about Gros Ventre Campground's facilities, suggesting RVers should arrive with empty tanks when possible.
Water access points: Not all sites have nearby water sources. Nancy C. advises about Signal Mountain, "Water not near sites, so be sure to fill up before heading to site," a practical reminder for RV campers requiring water hookups.
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