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Best Campgrounds near Moose, WY

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Campgrounds surrounding Moose, Wyoming provide access to Grand Teton National Park with options ranging from established sites to dispersed camping areas. Jenny Lake Campground offers tent camping within the national park boundaries, while Shadow Mountain Dispersed Camping provides free primitive sites with mountain views. Spread Creek Dispersed Campground features spacious sites with creek access, and Gros Ventre Campground provides over 300 developed campsites including both tent and RV options near the Gros Ventre River.

Most campgrounds in the area operate seasonally from May through October, with specific opening dates varying by elevation and weather conditions. Reservations are essential for popular locations like Jenny Lake, which fills quickly during summer months. According to one visitor, "You absolutely need to camp at Jenny Lake once in your life. Yes it's tent only so you will be 'roughing it'. But being lakeside at the base of the Grand Teton is nothing short of spectacular." Road conditions vary significantly, with dispersed camping areas often requiring high-clearance vehicles. Cell service is generally available at most locations, though signal strength varies. Bear-resistant food storage is required throughout the region, with many campgrounds providing bear boxes.

Wildlife viewing represents a significant draw for campers in the Moose area, with multiple reviews mentioning moose, bison, and bear sightings near or within campgrounds. Gros Ventre Campground receives particular mention for wildlife encounters, with one camper noting, "If you love wildlife this is the spot for you, from moose to buffalo you'll see it all." Proximity to hiking trails, fishing access, and scenic views of the Teton Range factor prominently in visitor experiences. Developed campgrounds provide amenities like flush toilets and potable water, while dispersed sites offer more privacy and typically no facilities. Campers frequently mention the balance between accessibility to Jackson (approximately 10 miles from many sites) and immersion in natural settings as a key advantage of camping in this area.

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Best Camping Sites Near Moose, Wyoming (238)

    1. Gros Ventre Campground — Grand Teton National Park

    117 Reviews
    Kelly, WY
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (307) 543-2811

    $77 / night

    "If you love wildlife this is the spot for you, from moose to buffalo you'll see it all. I feel like I should have brought a horse. Beautiful views and really cool trees."

    "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."

    2. Shadow Mountain Dispersed Camping

    83 Reviews
    Kelly, WY
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (307) 739-5500

    "Shadow Mountain dispersed camping is just a few miles across the way from the Moose, Wyoming, entrance to Grand Teton National Park."

    "Around Shadow Mountain there is about 8 miles worth of 4 wheeler trails that you can bike or walk where the other campsite locations are located. "

    3. Jenny Lake Campground — Grand Teton National Park

    65 Reviews
    Moose, WY
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (307) 543-2811

    $13 - $57 / night

    "You absolutely need to camp at Jenny Lake once in your life. Yes it's tent only so you will be "roughing it". But the being lakeside at the base of the Grand Teton is nothing short of spectacular."

    "Very good access to water all around the campground to put out fires or fill up your water tanks.  You can even take a shower here with a little cash. "

    4. Upper Teton View Dispersed

    60 Reviews
    Moran, WY
    11 miles
    Website

    "Around 630 it appeared all the sites were full as we saw a lot of vehicles heading back down the road. So I'd suggest getting there fairly early."

    "There are 27 sites, some with A and B locations. 4-6 is on the right side of the Y, 7-27 on the left. We drove around looking at all of the spots and Site 27 was unreal."

    5. Spread Creek Dispersed Campground

    56 Reviews
    Queens, WY
    14 miles
    Website

    "Hey Bro Nice to see your blog about this place, Spread Creek Dispersed Campground, near Moose, Wyoming, is a fantastic spot for those looking to immerse themselves in nature without the frills of traditional"

    "Spread Creek Dispersed Campground is one of the best spots near Grand Teton if you love quiet, natural camping."

    6. Colter Bay Tent Village at Colter Bay Village — Grand Teton National Park

    65 Reviews
    Moran, WY
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (307) 543-2811

    $105 / night

    "We saw moose, bear,foxes, and elk nearby. Market, laundry mat, and showers very close. Four stars"

    "Surrounded by trees perfect for hammocks. Great designated, flat tent pad. Walking distance to the lake. Not too close to the shops but still close enough to walk to."

    7. Curtis Canyon Campground

    31 Reviews
    Jackson, WY
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (307) 739-5400

    "This is a nice little campground close to Jackson, WY, that is much quieter than campgrounds in Teton National Park. It has 12 sites for tents or smallish RVs. No hookups."

    "Located up the mountain just above the elk wildlife refuge, I got there late at night, which was a little challenging given the road once in the campground gets pretty rough and bumpy in some stretches"

    8. Colter Bay RV Park at Colter Bay Village — Grand Teton National Park

    63 Reviews
    Moran, WY
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (307) 543-2811

    $117 - $122 / night

    "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."

    9. Signal Mountain Campground — Grand Teton National Park

    41 Reviews
    Moran, WY
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (307) 543-2831

    $57 - $101 / night

    "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."

    "Our spot was right next to the bathrooms, which was handy. Though we didn’t love the gravel box meant for the tent pad. Some sites had great views, ours was just trees and neighbors."

    10. Curtis Canyon Dispersed Camping

    33 Reviews
    Kelly, WY
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (307) 739-5500

    "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."

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  • rai S.
    Sep. 24, 2025

    Colter Bay Tent Village at Colter Bay Village — Grand Teton National Park

    Review of “Colter Bay Tent Village / Create” A Camper’s Take

    “This Colter Bay Tent Village Review/ Create captures the essence of what makes a campsite great— nature, comfort, and a sense of discovery. The amenities you mention look solid, and I hope there’s convenient car parking nearby, because nothing spoils a camping trip more than struggling to park when arriving with gear. Thanks for sharing your experience!”

  • Ken B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 23, 2025

    Forest Road 30442

    Nice views

    5 or 6 sites just on the outside of the National Elk Refuge. Flat Creek runs below the sites. Some traffic of people going into the Bridger Teton NF but quiet otherwise. Clean too and beautiful views of the Tetons especially from site 1. Road coming in was fine and don’t need high clearance.

  • HThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 23, 2025

    Moose Creek Trailhead Dispersed Area

    Chilly in Sept

    Close to the Hwy over Teton Pass; but the last mile is clay road & (b/c of recent rain cell) it coated our vehicle. And, this is the trailhead; we encountered pack horses coming off the trail— they were quick to load & be gone. l””"””””We realized that the site we’d chosen under the trees was rather chilly, especially with the retreating sun. (Elevation was not totally realized by us since it was rather gradual.). We moved to where the horse trailer had been parked in a site w/ turn-around and were cosy ‘til the sun retreated. Temps estimated in 30s overnight. There was 1 other campervan using this area but then a couple passenger cars came in later.

  • Rod D.
    Sep. 23, 2025

    Sheffield Campground

    My favorite Yellowstone campground

    What a great campground. Primitive, but it does have a pit toilet, picnic tables and bear boxes. Most of the sites are in pretty wide open meadows. A few have more trees and there are horse corrals and two secluded sites next to them. We stayed in #3, one of the more treed sites with plenty of room for our tent, and loved it! The camp hosts were awesome! The place was spotless and they sold firewood for less than anyone else. We were only planning on staying one night, but liked it so much, we stayed 3! The Creek was right behind our site and was fun to check out. A commercial campground is next door that has horse trail rides. Great fishing in the river a short walk from the campground. Location is the gem here, being only 2.5 miles from the south entrance to Yellowstone and 10 miles north of Grand Tetons!  September was a great time to visit. No mosquitoes! It was cold at night (25  degrees) so plan accordingly! With high R-value pads and 0 degree bags we were toasty.

  • A
    Sep. 21, 2025

    Targhee National Forest Warm River Campground

    Right by the river

    Our spot was right next to a wide, shallow spot of the river which the kids absolutely loved. They enjoyed floating and wading in spite of the cold water. The back of the RV pad was wearing out but it wasn't too big of a deal for us. Kids also enjoyed riding scooters around the place.

    The camp host was super friendly and warned us about possible skunks since we had our dog with us. We kept her on leash and it wasn't an issue. The host also included some firewood for us which was nice too.

  • Al L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 20, 2025

    Snake River Alpine Dispersed Camping

    Overnight at this site

    Absolutely no signage on where to pull off the road. But, we found it. A little rutted coming off the highway. Area is very flat and easy to navigate. Did not venture farther in because just needed a place to park.
    No services.

  • gThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 20, 2025

    Grassy Lake Rd — John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Memorial Parkway

    Grassy Lake Road

    There are only 20 camping sites along the road. Some are set up for dual occupancy. We stayed at campsite 6 which was a single camp spot. Can easily fit multiple vehicles. Very quiet with the occasional vehicle passing by. Small creek buried in the bushes.

  • marcus F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 20, 2025

    Moran Vista on Forest Road 30290

    Very nice place and easy to get to

    Beautiful view of the mountains, usually a few other campers in the main lot.

  • Ross F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 19, 2025

    Curtis Canyon Dispersed Camping

    Stunning view

    I traveled all the way to the last campsite on the road, miles down from the pay campground. The road was bumpy but my Subaru Outback handled it just fine. The site was in an open field but so out of the way that it was very private. My dog loved it too.

Guide to Moose

Camping near Moose, Wyoming, offers a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in nature while enjoying stunning views of the Grand Teton National Park. With a variety of campgrounds to choose from, you can find the perfect spot for your outdoor adventure.

What to do:

  • Explore Grand Teton National Park: The park is just a stone's throw away, making it easy to hike, bike, or simply enjoy the breathtaking scenery. One camper mentioned, "Loved our stay at Gros Ventre Campground. It’s close to Jackson and Teton Park. Saw moose near the campground."
  • Visit Jenny Lake: This beautiful lake is perfect for kayaking or picnicking. A visitor at Jenny Lake Campground said, "Views were absolutely stunning and I loved this campground!"
  • Wildlife Watching: Keep an eye out for moose, bears, and other wildlife. One camper at Shadow Mountain Dispersed Camping noted, "Saw a moose and calf not far."

What campers like:

  • Scenic Views: Campers rave about the beautiful landscapes. A review from Signal Mountain Campground highlights, "You have your own private view of the Tetons. It feels like it should be $1000 a night to stay here not 50."
  • Clean Facilities: Many campgrounds, like Lizard Creek Campground, are praised for their cleanliness. One camper said, "Had clean bathrooms and grey water dumping area!"
  • Friendly Staff: Campers appreciate the helpfulness of campground hosts. A visitor at Headwaters Campground mentioned, "The hosts were friendly and kept the grounds/bathrooms neat and clean."

What you should know:

  • Reservations Recommended: Many campgrounds fill up quickly, especially during peak season. A camper at Colter Bay RV Park advised, "You will want to reserve ahead of time - spots are pretty competitive."
  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Upper Teton View, have basic facilities. One review noted, "There are vault toilets which are surprisingly clean and not as smelly as most places I have been."
  • Bear Awareness: Campers are reminded to be cautious about wildlife. A visitor at Gros Ventre Campground said, "The Rangers are all over the 'Be bear aware.' So take it seriously."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for campgrounds with amenities like clean restrooms and picnic areas. A parent at Colter Bay Tent Village shared, "The campground's picturesque setting is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts and families alike."
  • Plan Activities: Make sure to have a list of family-friendly activities. One camper at Jenny Lake Campground mentioned, "It’s also close to other trailheads!"
  • Pack Snacks and Games: Keep kids entertained with snacks and games during downtime. A visitor at Shadow Mountain Dispersed Camping noted, "Great views! Typical campground, limited options."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A review from Signal Mountain Campground cautioned, "Pay attention to the size of trailer recommended for each site when booking."
  • Reserve Early: RV spots can fill up fast. A camper at Colter Bay RV Park said, "Reserving online, hard to tell what site would look like."
  • Bring Extra Supplies: Some campgrounds may not have stores nearby. A visitor at Curtis Canyon Dispersed Camping mentioned, "The flies are the only downfall and the bugs once it gets dark but for a night while you’re exploring the Tetons, it’s great."

Camping near Moose, Wyoming, is a great way to enjoy the outdoors and create lasting memories. Whether you're in an RV or tent, there's something for everyone in this beautiful area.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I see moose in Grand Teton National Park?

The Gros Ventre Campground is one of the best places in Grand Teton National Park to see moose. The campground's location near the Gros Ventre River creates an ideal moose habitat with many sightings reported in and around the campground itself. Some campers even report moose wandering through the campground, particularly in the F loop. Another excellent moose-watching location is around the aptly named Moose, Wyoming area, including nearby meadows and wetlands where moose frequently feed. Early mornings and evenings typically offer the best viewing opportunities.

What is the best time of year to spot moose in the Tetons?

Spring and fall are prime moose-viewing seasons in Grand Teton National Park. During spring (May-June), moose emerge from winter habitats and are more active near wetlands and rivers. Fall (September-October) brings the rutting season when bull moose are particularly visible as they search for mates. The area around Shadow Mountain Dispersed Camping offers good wildlife viewing opportunities within a short distance of the Moose entrance to the park. Summer also provides viewing opportunities, though the increased tourist traffic might make wildlife more elusive during peak daytime hours.

Are there guided moose-watching tours in Grand Teton National Park?

Yes, Grand Teton National Park offers guided wildlife tours that include moose watching. The park's official rangers conduct wildlife viewing excursions during peak seasons. For visitors staying at Signal Mountain Campground or Colter Bay RV Park, the nearby visitor centers can provide information about scheduled ranger-led programs. Private wildlife tour operators based in Jackson also offer specialized moose-watching excursions. These guided tours provide expert knowledge on moose behavior and the best viewing locations while ensuring visitors maintain safe distances from these powerful animals.

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