Shadow Mountain/Ditch Creek Area

It’s your average campsite, has fire pits, a toilet, and bear bins but nothing else, but the view is incredible- directly east of grand teton, just a lush field separating you from the mountains. Can’t beat the sunrises and sunsets here.

We did show up in a Saturday midday in the middle of July, so we had low hopes for a spot. We ended up getting one up the hill. Had a fire pit and a walk way up to the most perfect views of the mountains. It was packed from the bottom to the top of the mountain, and you need a car with great tires and 4WD to get up the mountain with some of the washed out spots.

I got there late on a Friday at the end of September and got one of the last spots way up at the top of the hill. Definitely a busy place so plan ahead. The views were gorgeous, if you’re on the front side of the mountain you have a stunning view of the Tetons. I was on the back side and the view was great back there too. I drove a low clearance sedan and the road was passable for me but barely. I’m sure it depends on weather and time of year. Took me a solid twenty-ish minutes just to drive from the base of the mountain to my site. Highly recommend.

The secret of this spot is definitely out. IF you can find a spot, expect a mix of easy dirt road driving and more serious 4x4 driving on washed out parts of the road.

We talked to some locals who said that it’s been extremely hard to find a spot here since about 2020.

The views are gorgeous, campsites tend to have fire pits. The spots are flat, and some are big enough for large groups.

Smaller RVs could reasonably access about 1/3 of the spots. 4x4 vans could get to almost all of it, I’d imagine.

If you manage to secure a spot, enjoy this beautiful location and clean up after yourself please!

Dispersed campsite #8 does not have the same views as 9 or 10 does but it is a large protected site and can still see the Tetons through a few trees. Brush around the site to protect it from winds and has a nice meadow below it with a great view. Good open area for dark sky photography.

This place was great for overnight camping! Right across from Teton park with a beautiful view of the grand Teton. It fills up quick, so set up camp early!

Initially didn’t want to review this as I don’t want the secret to get out - but it’s too late / it’s already out. IF you can find a spot - amazing views of the Tetons - especially if you’re lucky and can find a site up on the mountain. 2 loops at the bottom and I’m guessing 20 or so spots along the road going to the top. I was in a 4wd Sprinter and had no issues but the road is seriously rutted out and I have no idea how anyone without 4wd / AWD could make it - until a minivan pulled up next to me later in the day (turns out the guy was a local - so he knows the road).

Views are spectacular - woke up to watch the sun rise - see photos.

A little bumpy on the ride up, but 110% worth it! We stayed at several different campsites over a few days and it seemed like the lower campsites had better views of the Tetons, without trees in front. I'd recommend trying to get a site early and setting up tent before exploring for the day. It was a little smokey while we were there, so the pictures don't even do it justice.