Atherton Creek Campground, near Kelly, Wyoming, is a fantastic spot for those looking to soak in the beauty of Bridger-[Teton National Forest](https://thedyrt.com/camping/wyoming/near/bridger-teton-national-forest). With its stunning lake views and spacious sites, it’s a favorite among campers who appreciate a peaceful atmosphere away from the hustle and bustle.

This campground offers a mix of tent and RV sites, all equipped with picnic tables and fire rings, perfect for evening gatherings. Visitors rave about the clean bathrooms and the helpful camp host, who’s always ready to lend a hand. One camper noted, “The camp host is a riot,” which adds a friendly vibe to the experience.

For outdoor lovers, the nearby lake provides opportunities for swimming, kayaking, and fishing. Plus, you’re just a short drive from Grand Teton National Park, making it easy to explore breathtaking trails and wildlife. Some campers have even spotted deer and bears during their stay, adding to the adventure.

While the campground doesn’t have showers or electric hookups, many appreciate the chance to unplug and enjoy nature. As one reviewer put it, “This was the first time in our trip that we truly felt disconnected and could relax.” If you’re looking for a serene escape with beautiful scenery, Atherton Creek Campground is definitely worth a visit.

Atherton Creek Campground is located on Lower Slide Lake. This is a beautiful and quiet camping location where you can quickly and easily get away from the hustle and bustle of Grand Teton National Park and Jackson, but still access those places in less than 30 minutes if you wish. The road access is paved up to the campground and winds through aspen stands with gorgeous views of the Gros Ventre River. Boat and fishing access are excellent for Lower Slide Lake, allowing for great trout fishing and peaceful evenings floating around looking for wildlife.

Atherton Creek Campground

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The Best Camping Near Kelly, Wyoming

You can see the Tetons in the distance, and camp right along the waters edge. That said, there are a lot of mosquitoes so keep that bug spray close! We were there in August and the weather was fantastic! This is a primitive campground but you have easy access to water and can even fish right from your camp if you get a good spot. There is a water pump. We didn't see much wildlife here which was really surprising, but this is bear country so keep careful. You can kayak, canoe, or boat on the lake too!

Liked this one better than Crystal Creek

This is a great spot for boaters, no matter the vessel. There's a boat ramp but also some pretty easy access for kayaks or SUPs. This is a busy campground so get there early!

On the water

Atherton Campground on Lowe Slide Lake is probably the last campground to fill in the Teton Valley and the best kept secret. Still open spots on July 4, 2017\. Well maintained pavement road to the lake. It is a little but of a drive, but still way to get to Mormon row, Moose, and Jackson. Camp is set on a hillside beside this beautiful mountain lake. Sites are well maintained, clean and spread out. We saw 2 antelope in camp. Deer on the way in and out. Didn't have a kayak with us this time, but will for sure have them next trip!!! Everyone from huge diesel pushers to tiny vintage campers &amp; tents were staying there. Can't wait to go back!

Peaceful with a gorgeous view!

After spending a few nights in generic RV parks Atherton Creek is a breath of fresh air. I think there is only one or two full hookup sites available so the rest of the sites are just campsites. 

  

The views of the lake are wonderful, the host is helpful and the campground is quite small. Despite its limited number of sites we had no problem finding a prime site. This is due to the somewhat, out of the way, location. The road is bumpy but paved. 

  

Highly recommended.

Treasure!

We really enjoyed the 3 nights we stayed at Atherton creek! The campground was full when we arrived on a Friday so the host put us up near the boat launch and we were able to snag a spot in the actual campground the following morning. Site #19 is probably the best tent spot in the house with a beautiful lake view and some good trees for shade. Clean restrooms and drinking water available. FYI the road to the campground has some sizeable pot holes so use caution on your way in! Made it just fine in our Prius but it required some swerving to avoid bottoming out.  Firewood available from the host. Would definitely stay here again. 

Nice sites, beautiful lake, friendly host

Forget waking up at 2am to try and snag a site at Jenny Lake. This off-the-beaten-path campground in Teton NF only has 23 sites, with beautiful views of Lower Slide Lake and the mountains. 

Best tent site is #19. Awesome view. (Warning: other tent sites can be a little lumpy and hard to find flat ground.)

Bonus: saw a herd of Bison driving to the campground in Antelope Flats. 

Would definitely stay here again!

Stay here—Jenny Lake alternative

We showed up to stay for the night and wound up staying for 5 nights. We pulled in and scored a site next to the lake. The host informed us that it was occupied and the person forgot to leave something in the spot and they never put up the tag stating it was taken. We were bummed and took a spot up top which was just fine. The host, David, let us know the other camper was leaving in the morning and he woke us up so we could grab the site before anyone else could. In our opinion site #14 or #15 are the best spots as they are on the lake. 
The only downfall is the weekend when kids were everywhere playing on the beach. Also, the road going in is terrible and construction is there during the week, 8-5:30. We were out and about in the Teton area so it didn’t bother us that much. 
the dogs loved the beach as did we. I would definitely go back to this site. 

Great views a must stay

Beautiful campground right on the lake. My husband and I tried to find a spot at the Gros Ventre campground but were turned away since they were at max capacity. We decided to try our luck at Atherton Creek and were not disappointed. They’re currently redoing the road, so in the next year there should be a nice paved road all the way there. It was beautiful, much cheaper than most campgrounds ($15/site) and the staff was friendly and helpful. No electrical hookups but perfect if you’re looking for a scenic spot out of the main traffic. About a 35-40 minute drive from Jackson.

A Hidden Gem

We had reservations on Grand Tetons for the day so we were going to boondock for the night in the forest when we passed this campground. With the senior pass it was only $7. We had a beautiful site over looking the water. There were two pit toilets with toilet paper 2 trash dumpsters and drinking water. The camp host was amazing. The road up to camp ground was paved most of the way. Most sites were good but some were right on the water. There was one pull through. Most sites were small. 

Peaceful 

We stayed at this campsite mid May and there were not many people there. They were available campsites at 7 p.m. when we arrived. There are only a few campsites directly on the water but others have good views and tree coverage.

Clean, on the water, lots of trees

We were nervous driving from Westgate Yellowstone to this campground not knowing if any sites would be available as this is a first come first served campground. Got here on Thursday morning and there were 4 sites available. This is a great campsite for tents and camper vans, However we have a 31’ travel trailer with one slide-out. It fit in site 6 with no problems.
There are no hook ups at this campground, you do have access to fresh water and non-plumbed toilets. They do allow generators between 8 and 10, however ￼￼￼ we did not run ours very much because people come here to get away from the noise. 
Each site is $15 a night and comes with a table/bench and fire pit. They use the envelope system so make sure you put your tag on your campsite post to secure your location.￼
The Creek allows swimming, kayaking, paddle boarding, and fishing. As expected the water is not clear and can get a little choppy when the wind picks up. All-and-all this was the first time in our trip that we truly felt disconnected and could relax. It’s worth the extra drive￼! Take some time and drive further into the valley it is gorgeous. Also the camp-host is very helpful and friendly.
P.S. If you need to dump your tanks the Virginia RV park in Jackson let’s you dump your tanks for $15.

Unplug and get away from generic campgrounds!!

Beautiful views and super quiet.  Close to Grand Teton, which was why we stayed.  The lake is so stunning!  Super domesticated deer strolled through the campsite around dinner time.  Beach access and 23 (I think) sites to choose from.  Arrived around 4pm on a Tuesday and it was 90% full.  

Awesome view 

Stunning views, peaceful location. Our site was a little secluded, Boondocking with lake views. 5 miles up was Crystal Creek Campground which was a completely different feel. The ONLY downside was on our 3 night stay the vault bathroom had no toilet paper, no worries, we came prepared and shared ours by stocking the bathroom with a few rolls on the women’s. 

We had a Doe and her fawn visit us in our camp, our camp had the creek running in the back portion. Saw a griz and her cub cross in front of our vehicle upon our last day. 

Stunning, Peaceful

we loved this campground. pros: sites are spread out for very good privacy. bathrooms are good enuf. host, Justin was nice and helpful. cons: no showers, no internet (or is that a pro?). gravel road to campground was a little bumpy the last couple of miles. pretty close to Jackson and not too far from Signal Mountain and such. our jk350 jeep did not have any problems. We found this place out of desperation as all other campsites were booked. We will definitely camp here again. there are some primo sites on the lake we will try and get next time. 

Loved it! Great place to tent camp

Wonderful time on the lake, plenty of views, painting spots, clean bathrooms, and cold water. Helpful staff for getting firewood and knowledgeable on the local wildlife.

A campsite gem

This campsite has it all, the views, the level spots, and a lake! Good spaces for all sizes of rigs or tents or even groups. A little bit of cell service exists towards the boat dock if you really need it and it’s about 20/30 mins to GTNP depending on the conditions of the rig and the road. I haven’t wanted to write a review for fear of everyone finding out about this amazing USFS camping area!

Perfect Hideaway while Visiting GTNP

The price you pay to camp right in front of this lake is insanely cheap! The camp host is a riot. BUT… the mosquitoes ate. Us. Alive. 

Down the road is additional free camping as well. 

Best place ever!

Great option since I couldn’t find camping at GTNP  it is about 30 min from moose, right now there are fixing the road so it may take extra 15 min. The lake is nice and views are amazing. Bathrooms clean, no showers.  Fire ring , picnic table and bear food storage on every site, some mosquitos at evening time 

Nice and peaceful by the lake

 Atherton Creek Campground is a beautiful campground located in the Bridger-Teton National Forest in Wyoming. It is situated near the shores of the scenic Palisades Reservoir and offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains. The campground has a variety of amenities, including picnic tables, fire rings, and vault toilets. It is also a popular spot for fishing, hiking, and [boating](https://carparkingmultiapp.com) .

Atherton creek campground

This was a great spot for staying a night outside of Jackson, WY! The bathrooms were really clean and the host gave us a slew of recommendations for our trip.

Lake Views All Day

We arrived on a Friday morning and there were around 4 spots open so we took one. Camp host was friendly as always. A nice and quiet spot and the sites are a good distance between each other. Bathroom was relatively clean and taken care of. It was 20$ for a single site. The beach was also very quiet and perhaps a good place for meditation as the subtle waves from the lake against the rocks was therapeutic and the sound of rustling leaves in the wind. We saw 2 snakes, a doe, and even a fox with black socks early in the morning. If you like being amongst nature and serenity, it's a great spot. First come first serve, so plan accordingly.

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