Loved our stay at Jenny Lake. Makes for easy access to the lake instead of dealing with parking, which tends to be a problem. It’s also close to other trailheads! Restrooms were nice, and showers are available for $5 (9 minutes). Overall, views were absolutely stunning and I loved this campground!
Super Hosts! For the job they have, it so refreshing to see that they still really care to make it a good experience for all of their visitors.
We stayed here for one night and the campground was entirely booked so reservations ahead of time are a must, at least when we went in May. The campground is very pretty and each spot has some sense of privacy, however it is hard to get a remote feeling. The drive around the campground may be tight for some larger vehicles as it is one-way but is nicely paved. The pull-in for the campsites was very tight for my larger vehicle with bikes on the back. The campground facilities were very nice and clean. The location of this campground is amazing, although the views from within the campsite we stayed at weren’t anything special. It is a walk or short drive to the welcome center and hike around Jenny Lake and up into the mountains. This was what our trip was all about! We only stayed at the campground for one night and had an amazing hike where we saw two baby brown bears playing in a tree while the mother bear was rustling around looking for food nearby and so many other cool animals including a Moose! Jenny Lake with the Grand Tetons in the background is one of the most beautiful spots of wilderness I have seen. This is a must go back to location as there is so much to do in the surrounding areas! It is also about 30 to 40 min. Away from Jackson Hall, which is a great place to get some yummy food, cool pictures of the town, and relax.
Campsite was adequate for 2 tents. It was far enough of the bathrooms for reduced noise. There are enough trees to put up a rain fly and a clothes line. The water faucet is a short walk. We had the pleasure of seeing a young black bear one morning but no moose. The showers are just fine. I didn’t use them but they are clean. You can pay with change or credit card.
From the kind staff, to the well stocked general store.. my stay was great. Also, who can complain when you get private shower rooms!?
If you are incredibly fortunate to snag a place at Jenny Lake Campground you'll have the rare experience of enjoying a small campground without RV's. Don't try to bring more than one car or a large van--- there simply isn't space in each driveway which is really engineered for a station wagon in the narrow parking space. The camp road is very, very tight.
There are 50 spaces for regular tent campers with cars and 10 amazing sites for bike or hiking adventurers who are without cars and need to register "on the day" they are passing through. The campground includes 3 ADA spaces close to the simple bathroom which was the first one in the park way back when….
Wind can be very strong.
Exceptionally friendly & gracious hosts are a bonus.
Absolutely worth the price to be staying smack in the middle of the GTNP. extremely close to south entrance of yellowstone too. Staff is fantastic. On-site grocery and gas station. Huge laundry room. Walking distance to the lake.
Book early!! It’s fulllll in the summer months! And be sure to check each site for max length to make sure you fit. They all vary.
I car camped here with a friend in early June while visiting the Tetons and Yellowstone and this was great stop-over working north from Gross Ventre.
The campsites were well spaced and tucked into the trees for some privacy and space. The tent pads were level and each site had a bear box. Facilities were clean.
Our site was a short trail walk to Jackson lake which had a nice grassy area with park benches, with sign wave that suggested swimming is available later in the year.
We didn’t check out Colter Bay Village, but there is a well stocked gas station around the entrance to the campground.
The campground was a 15 min drive to Jackson Lake Dam, which was the best option for fishing during our stay, and an equal drive to Signal Mountain lodge which had an excellent restaurant overlooking Jackson Lake and the surrounding mountains.
This was a perfect stop-over campsite to explore the northern part of the park on the way to Yellowstone.
Great northern site for the Tetons. Couldn’t see the mountains as site was in the dense woods. Bathrooms were heated and had hot water. We have a teardrop camper and was disappointed at blocks to keep us out of campfire area. We were in short RV and tent site with no generator. Bear box for every site was great. If you wanted a hit shower it cost $5. Well worth it. It was a 45 minute drive south to Taggert trail but only 30 minutes north to Yellowstone. Great middle ground to see both Parks. Camping site flat that was nice with bathroom one site down with fresh water outside to fill our water jugs.
Beautiful campground! I only give it 4 stars because you are packed in like sardines, which most likely needs to be the case since it's such a small area under the Tetons. Very good access to water all around the campground to put out fires or fill up your water tanks. You can even take a shower here with a little cash. Beautiful walk to the lake and I woke up to a moose about 30 feet from my campsite!!
N291 was a great site within a great campground. It is far enough away from the busy general store area. Close to the bathhouse but not right next to it where the lights disturb you. There is a large clearing in front of the tent pad with small trails to explore. Ample room to set up our 8 person tent and a separate cooking area under our screen house. We even had some deer trot through our site one evening. The front parking pad has a clear view of Grand Teton. Perfect for families.
We have stayed here two years in a row, once in a small utility trailer with a roof top tent, and the other in a larger travel trailer. Both times we loved our time and met the most amazing people. Plus the views are out of this world. The hikes are without a doubt some of the best in the country, and the wildlife is beyond anything else we have seen.
Colter Bay has lots of different loops (some generator allowed, some not, some tent only, some backpacker only). This is definitely a reserve in the future campground. You will definitely roll the dice if you show up here and expect to stay. Some of this may be seasonal, but truthfully the fall is probably just as busy as the summer because of the colors- OH THE COLORS! We have done multiple hikes here and without a doubt the best time to come is during the fall (mid-late September) to see the colors.
There is a general store at the village as well as laundry, WiFi, propane, and even a restaurant (we haven't eaten here though). Things are, as you would expect, a bit expensive at the store, but if you need it, you need it. The gift store is also a bit expensive, but has some good stuff. There is no cell service in the campground, so the WiFi is nice to have in a pinch. If you really need service or WiFi, drive down the road 10 minutes to Jackson Lake Lodge (or if you just want to see how incredible it is). Spend some time at the lodges' lobby and enjoy the panoramic views of the Tetons. You can order food (sub-par, honestly), or order drinks from the bar. There are multiple stores on the top floor as well.
I really enjoyed my stay at Colter Bay. It was nice to be right in the Teton National Park so I could access everywhere so easily. It is conveniently located close to the middle of the park for easy access of different locations. I love that each location had a bear box for your food.
This is a great location within the Natl Park as it allows you to drive to great sightseeing and hikes that are close
They had a drive-thru style check-in that was super organized and helpful. We had an easy pull thru spot with good clearance, clean bathrooms that are heated and plentiful shade. Campground was quiet and it was a short walk down to the spectacular Jackson Lake. No hookups in the campground but pumping station and water was available.
Great stopover on our way to Yellowstone but one day in Grand Teton was just not enough.
We lucked out and checked the availability regularly to see if a spot opened up when we needed it - and it did! Stayed 2 nights. Campground is easy walking to the Jenny Lake Loop Trail, Jenny Lake and the Park Information Ctr. Wonderful Hosts, quiet campers, clean bathroom, water access every few campsites, and NO BIG CAMPERS and generators allowed - one car per campsite...loved it!!!!
For the most part, all of the campsites are acceptably private and roomy, unlike many campgrounds at national parks. Staying at the campground gave us walking access to the major trailheads, water taxi, amenities so very little driving needed. My only concern was the driveways not being level so had to level my SUV that I sleep in. The camp hosts were superb and helpful beyond expectations.
Great secluded spot to camp and experience the beauty of the mountains and nature
We tried this campground last year when it was FCFS and struck out but was able to book a few days this year. Sites are a good mix of sun and shade. Some more than others and only a few spots were quite small. Any site will be great. Camp host was great, informed us when a mama bear and her two Cubs were walking thru camp. We had a doe and buck getting comfortable next to our site but were completely harmless. There are water spickets every 5-8 spots and there’s only one bathroom building. We love it here, so will you!
You absolutely need to camp at Jenny Lake once in your life. Yes it's tent only so you will be "roughing it". But the being lakeside at the base of the Grand Teton is nothing short of spectacular. The camp host was friendly and the sites were clean. You are a 30 second to two minute walk from Jenny Lake with fishing, hiking trails, or a boat ride. There is wildlife in the area, moose, bears, elk, deer. If you love the outdoors you will love Jenny Lake Campground
Camped here. Basic campground with vault toilets. Campsites have fire rings and picnic tables. Waterfall and hiking paths nearby. Great views of the Tetons. Lots of mosquitos in the summer.
Arrived at 3am on Friday morning - we were 3rd in line. Managers of the camp are amazing - check in was simple and efficient. I do have to say there was 20+ cars in line behind us - only let in a handful of cars. Lots of people were turned away. Camp sites are very different - ones with a view of the mountains have no shade / ones with shade have no view. We got out of the car around 6am - took a walk through the site. You can see what date everyone is leaving - I highly advise that you write down sites that you want to camp in. Managment walks down the line of cars and you get to pick with the site then. We got site #46 and it’s a dream. Not too close to any other sites and has An amazing view but no shade - close to trash, entry way, showers (very nice / hot water / $4.50) and bathrooms with out being too close. Perfect proximity. Also - don’t buy the fire wood from the visitor center - it’s treated or not dry - absolute smoke show. FULL DISCLOSURE: very popular - green foot central.
Although it rained for two days at the Grand Tetons, camp was amazing! Big spots, lots of trees for shade (if it’s not raining) fire pits and much more. The views from Jenny Lake are spectacular!
It's worth the early wake up to get in here. It's worse on the weekends but the views make up for it. Plenty spread out and run by some amazing people. All sites are different but have plenty of space. Good times!
There is a reason this spot is so popular! It's gorgeous, there are amazing trails nearby, and it's centrally located for all kinds of exploring within the park. Even though it's a favorite, the campground doesn't really feel crowded, except at 8 am when folks are choosing their spots. There are only 49 and with a few exceptions, they are pretty wooded and private.
In the summer, you really do have to show up at 7 am or earlier. You can't make reservations. At 8 am, the campground hosts lets cars in one-at-a-time to choose a site that is marked as unoccupied (even if there are currently campers there). You choose and tag your spot, pay for it, and then head off for an adventure until you are ready to set up camp.
Because it's tent-only camping, it seems very quiet. Lots of wildlife - moose, deer, and sometimes bear. The rangers will come around and let you know if there's a bear in the campground, and they also patrol sites to make sure they are kept clean. You can only have your tent and camp chairs out unless you are eating.
As a tent camper, this is my favorite campground in my favorite place to hike. If your site is towards the entrance and/or east side of the campground you have wonderful views of the Teton range from your site.
I have camped here a few times over the years, and have loved it each time. Due to the view and the proximity to Jenny, Leigh, and String lakes it is an extremely popular campsite not to mention it is relatively quiet due to it being a tent only campground.
The current campground manager has done an excellent job developing an efficient check-in procedure that respects the privacy of the campers, as I have in years prior had people coming to my tent before 6am to ask if I'm leaving or staying longer.
Each site has a fire ring/grate, picnic table, and a bear bin. The campground has only one bathroom which is centrally located but has been remodeled and is much improved from my previous stays. Sites can vary quite a bit, but our site had a large tent pad and a water faucet.
It is common for deer and bear to frequent the campground traveling to and from the lakes.
This campground has easy access to hikes around the lakes as well as back into Cascade Canyon. The Jenny Lake general store/gift shop, ranger station, and boat dock are all short walks from the campground.
As usual with me, it’s more about the area than the actual campground, but this is actually probably my favorite campground in the Tetons. It just has a really nice feel to it and it’s obviously in a beautiful area. You can walk right to the lake from the campground.
You can find sites close to others or pretty secluded so it’s got something for everyone. There’s a ton of regular camping sites and also some for bikers and hikers. I think all are first come first served.
My friends and I had a great time here. We drove into the park and did some back packing in the death shelf area. We stayed at the campground and chilled for a night before doing some climbing. Really nice campground right in the heart of the Tetons.
Absolutely beautiful place to camp and that's about it for me here. If you want a spot show up at 6 AM and take a nap until 8 AM when it opens to let you go get a site. If you don't do this you will not get a spot. Their is only one bathroom in the entire campground its O.K. no showers at all. I'm the camper that likes to set things up and enjoy the actual camp site. I like to set up a good eating cook out area and enjoy a lot of food and hanging out. I'm not the bare minimum next to nothing eating out of an MRE camper. That being said the amount of cleaning and putting every thing away for the bears is way to much work and made the camping not fun at all. I don't blame the bears or anything else it was a lot more than I anticipated.
I would recommend using a camper not tent camping if you camp like me. If you're the bare minimum camper its perfect for you. I recommend this campsite though just absolutely beautiful place to be.
I’ve stayed at this campground before and always enjoy it. Great area of the park with trails close by. Lots of scenery, water and wildlife opportunities! I will go back again
We had to wait until 5pm to get an open ADA site because the rest were full, but boy was it WORTH IT. This campground was beautiful and lush. No showers only toilets but our site was paved (ADA) and we even had a group of black bears come through! Short distance to Jenny and String lake. Lots of close hiking. Bathrooms were clean with plugs to charge phones and whatnot. Only stayed one night but had a great experience!
