Shadow Mountain Dispersed Camping
SwitchbackKids
Reviewed Jul. 20, 2017

Avoid the hustle and bustle of Jackson Hole with easy access to the Tetons!

There were many options for camping in Grand Teton, but our choice was by far the most beautiful and remote.

We camped in Bridger-Teton National Forest when we were on our way out of the park, but it would be possible to stay here even while you are hiking and driving your way through the park itself (although you’d add a bit of driving into your day).

Dispersed camping is allowed in the National Forest, so as long as you drive out of the National Park and into the National Forest far enough, you can find a place to set up camp. We found a pull-off (on the right side of the road) that led down to a flat, gorgeous site with established fire rings and a perfect place for a tent. There was a road leading down to this spot, but we opted to park up top and hike down because of our limited 2-wheel drive vehicle. It was only a few hundred feet down.

Camping in dispersed areas are the perfect way to feel alone, even in popular areas like Grand Teton and Jackson Hole.

During our time in the park in May, we still found plenty to do: our highlights included the view from Signal Mountain, early mornings at Schwabacher’s Landing, photos along Mormon Row, hiking to Toggart Lake, and kayaking along Snake River.

You can read much more about our five days in the park on our blog: Switchback Kids (Grand Teton)

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  • Review photo of Shadow Mountain Dispersed Camping by SwitchbackKids , July 20, 2017
  • Review photo of Shadow Mountain Dispersed Camping by SwitchbackKids , July 20, 2017
  • Review photo of Shadow Mountain Dispersed Camping by SwitchbackKids , July 20, 2017
  • Review photo of Shadow Mountain Dispersed Camping by SwitchbackKids , July 20, 2017
  • Video highlights from our time in Grand Teton (including our campsite in Bridger-Teton National Forest!)
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  • Review photo of Shadow Mountain Dispersed Camping by SwitchbackKids , July 20, 2017
  • Review photo of Shadow Mountain Dispersed Camping by SwitchbackKids , July 20, 2017