Shadow Mountain - Dispersed Campsite #10

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.

(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.

We arrived around noon on a Sunday and landed spot #9, which was pretty epic. The road is great and there were several open sites on the way up. Some spots were broken up into several smaller spots (a-c). Spot #9 was near the top and had near 360 views, perfect for sunset over the Tetons.

…but the bugs. I spent several hours in the tent just to get some relief and make it to sunset. The flies and mosquitoes were horrible! Beware.

Drove through the whole mountain, only found one available spot on a Wednesday. The mosquitoes were so bad , we ended up leaving before the night set. Driving through the mountain I did see other great spots with grand Teton views that were already occupied . ATT and Verizon Service

The road up is very well maintained. Multiple dispersed spots that are very large with amazing views of the Tetons! Bring your bug spray through!

Shadow mountain dispersed camping has approximately 15 sites in designated areas along a back gravel road that is not for everyone. Site 10 is shared with 10A but site 9 is also along the ridge but more private. Other sites along the road are completely private. Best camping view ever.