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Upper Teton View Dispersed camping is a fantastic destination for those who enjoy primitive camping and stunning natural scenery. The campsite is located on the east side of the Teton Range in Wyoming, offering a remote and peaceful camping experience with breathtaking views of the Teton Range. The campground is located in a dispersed camping area, but the lack of amenities is more than made up for by the feeling of being immersed in nature. The Teton Range offers hiking trails, mountain biking routes and fishing opportunities. Visitors can also explore nearby Yellowstone National Park, which is home to a wide range of wildlife, including bison, elk and grizzly bears. Additionally, the campsite is located near several hot springs and natural swimming areas, providing a refreshing and unique way to cool off after a long day of outdoor activities.
Whether you are a new visitor to the Bridger-Teton National Forest or a local devotee already, this Recreation section of our website offers detailed information on the many recreation opportunities this Forest has to offer. With 3.4 million acres of land and water to recreate in the possibilities are endless and exploring the Forest will last a lifetime. When it comes to recreation, the Bridger-Teton National Forest is known for the four W’s - Wildlife, Winter opportunities, Wilderness, and Wild and Scenic Rivers. We invite you to explore, relax, and to soak in the beauty and awe that make the Bridger-Teton National Forest the amazing and unique place we love.
Scout
I wouldn't camp here for a few days, but this is great for a night's stay. Close to the park, 10 minutes on a good gravel road. Large area with a lot of space.
Scout
Designated dispersed camping - spots had bear boxes. Potentially crowded, I had a big space to myself. Beautiful views, quiet - river nearby
Traveler
Fantastic Spot but very busy, I got to the site at 6pm (admittedly) a lil late but all the spots were filled up. Thankfully was able to get in with someone and the spot I think was 10 but amazing spot. Cold morning but so worth it
ScoutDispersed Camping space #5 was very nice. We decided to pull our 29' travel trailer only partway into the space to find the most level spot. But we still had some 4 acres all to ourselves! The mosquitos were not fooling around though!
Guide
Absolutely the best the USFS dispersed system has to offer. Unbeatable views, understanding site neighbors, attentive host, and all the peace and quiet you can tolerate. Be forewarned, after you drive all the way back to the dispersed site area, MOST of 40+ sites are up a steep, 4x4 required hillside, many aren’t level enough for tenting, and all are in bear country, but again- WORTH IT. Have been here 3x now and will be back.
Guide
This area seems to be very popular. It is very close to the Grand Tetons. There is spotty Verizon signal. Because it is very popular I would suggest larger rigs to arrive earlier in the day in order to get a spot. There seems to be an abundance of camping areas. I stayed here for three nights and was unable to camp at the same location each night. Great views and people around me were polite and quiet.
ScoutThe road is very rough. We drove up, but there were a lot of very rough patches. The place was full, so we continued on to find another area.
ScoutThe road in was easy to drive in our RV. This is just a gravel pit you park in. Lots of room for lots of vehicles.
Guide
We stayed in the first area of the road to the lake, pit toilet and camp host. Room for maybe 6 or 7 rv's and 4 tent van campers. Unfortunately at night if there is room someone will park in the spot.
Traveler
Absolutely breathtaking experience camping in site #10a. We got there around 1-2pm and every spot was already filled except for 10a. We accidentally missed it the first time but caught it on our way back down. We went as far as site #17 before we turned around. Plan ahead. Get a spot early and put out some chairs/tables to mark it as yours if you have other plans for the day. It’s a dirt/rocky road uphill the whole way. We wanted to stay for 2 nights but it ended up raining the entire night and was forecasted to rain the entire next day so we moved on to the next location. Beware! If it rains, that dirt/rocky road turns into pure mud. I hydroplaned the whole 15-20ish minutes down. Thank god for downhill braking systems! Would I do it again for that view? You bet.
ScoutCan’t believe we got to spent 4 nights in this spot! Lots of space with fire rings and an amazing view. Has a bear box if you need it.
Guide(October 6th, 2023) We got here late and squeezed into either 1A or 1C since everything else was taken, but the site was beautiful. We backed in between the trees for privacy and had a perfect, small area to ourselves, up until a big group of teenagers with multiple cars set up camp right around the corner (not in a designated spot). We knew it was a Friday night, and we could hear even more partying down the road, but we still wished for peace and quiet. In the morning, we walked down the road a bit to watch the sunrise reflecting off the Tetons. Even though our experience wasn’t perfect, it was gorgeous, so close to the park, and most importantly, free! I would definitely try to come earlier to get a more secluded site.
GuideThis was a nice peaceful stay. Only about 15 minutes from the park entrance at Grand Teton and maybe about 45 minutes from Yellowstone NP. The place has a fire ring and also a bear food bin for food storage. And even a bathroom at the entrance of the camp site!
Scout
We camped overnight at a site across the road from the gravel pit. It was a nice secluded site with views of the mountains. We thought we were lucky to get a spot so quick but after staying a night we found out why. Everyone who camped on that stretch had to go by our campsite. Trucks and campers going by at all hours of the night. I suggest you camp further up the road. As far as you can. The road is a gravel road and rough in spots but we made it fine in our truck. If you have a big RV, I suggest you camp in the first few spots or the gravel yard.
GuideThe upper lot will satisfy…a lot! • A dirt lot with lots of space! Our fifth wheel was in and out easy peasy. *40ft long and 13.5ft tall. • Lot of all types of campers: trailers, tents, and sprinters. With lots of people (and kids too) not the place to go to be alone— but very safe and friendly crowd! • Lots of incredible views! From the sun setting on the Grand Tetons, to the lush grassy forest floor.
The road to the top lot is quite bumpy, but fairly short!
Traveler
Had to drive almost an hour in upper gro ventre road but near the end of the road we found a secluded campsite near the river. Great fishing!!
TravelerGreat spot, close to the park. I didn’t drive all the way to the coordinates just stopped at a spot by the road. Pretty peaceful, gravel road.
Traveler
Easy to find, multiple spots with lots of space between them. Great sunset views, made it with a 2WD campervan. Take mosquito repellent!
TravelerThere are numerous dispersed sites on this road with great views of the Tetons. The road is known by different names. Flagstaff, 30160, and Lilly Lake. Access it through the Hatchet Campground next to the Blackrock Ranger Station off 26 about 7 miles east of the Moran Junction. We used the site as home base to explore Jackson, Grand Teton NP, and Yellowstone NP. Sunsets were brilliant even with hazy air. The road is in great shape. I used 2wheel drive after I dropped the trailer.
TravelerCan’t speak to the rest of the sites but campsites 7 and 8 are excellent. Great access to and views of the river and it’s nice and secluded. Would definitely stay here again. Bugs weren’t great but they aren’t anywhere else this time of year.
Guide
Like others have said, the pin seems incorrect. Go up the road another five minutes or so and you'll find the main area. About a half dozen sites there with room for trailers, a bathroom, and a game meat hanger thing. Utterly gorgeous. I got there around dark, and the colors were otherworldly. Also same for the drive in. Mountains that make animators look like fools.
The site was awesome. Very buggy, as it was summer & next to a river, but get over it. Stars to die for. The milky way was very bright. Couldn't find the other sites on the map tho. Probably just didn't drive far enough.
Guide
We arrived at Spread Creek on Sunday evening, and almost every spot in this area was full except 1 spot. Luckily, this site did have a bear food storage container and a fire ring. It was a few 100 yards from a little stream, and not too far from the larger, Spread Creek itself. Within in moments of showing up, the ambassador for the area showed up and told us about the bear sightings and how they've been getting into people's food because they aren't storing it properly. He also reminded us it was a "shared" camp area. We ended up not staying the night, just because of bad vibes we felt and the outrageous amount of mosquitos and horse flies!
ScoutGreat view of the Tetons and plenty of space. Close to Park entrance. We pitched a tent in an open area with plenty of spots available. The wind picked up unexpectedly...if you're tent camping, be sure to stake it well! Bugs weren't much of an issue, but we were at a spot out in the open with continual breeze.
ScoutWe had a lovely time camping at shadow mountain. During our stay we had the pleasure of meeting the camp ambassador Mr. Ron Rappaport. Mr. Ron helped us out of a pinch and was the epitome of hospitable! We are so thankful for our time at the Grand Tetons and are thankful for nice and helpful people while traveling!
GuideThe first night the wind was blowing a little bit and the mosquitos weren’t too bad. I thought the reviews were being a bit dramatic. Our second night the weather was still and the bugs were INSANE. 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. 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. Great location outside of the Tetons. Easy to get to. Roads weren’t bad at all. Ranger was driving around checking on everything.
Guide
I was a little hesitant with previous reviews. But it was well worth it. Our GPS took us to the trail head. You are almost there, but not yet. Listen to the previous review. Keep going left of the trail head (the public horse corrals will be on your right) down the field towards the creek. You’ll run into quite a few spots. There were no spots labeled, but they all had fire pits. Such a GORGEOUS area. The stream was amazing to listen to all night. Worth the drive. Even in mid-July we were the only people there.
GuideFirst two spots do have bathrooms, however they are packed. We drove up quite a way and found a spot to stay. Zero wildlife. And the bugs was INTENSE. But plenty of areas to have a campfire and it is secluded and views of the Tetons! And close to everything.
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