Probably as good a "dry camp experience" as you can get. The sites are shady, generous and almost all are "pull thoughs". Actually, they are more of a "pull out" carved out of the woods. Generator hours are 8AM to 8PM. The scenery is awesome. We camped here in a Motorhome.
This is a National Park campground, designed 50 years ago for tenting. All sites have lots of trees, picnic tables, and grills. Comfort Stations (toilets) a usually a short walk away. Showers are back at the village laundry center and cost $3.50. Most of the sites I saw were pull throughs, but there were a few back in sites. The pull through sites are curved and can be quite tight for big rigs, particularly 5th wheel trailer. You will be parallel to the loop road. The sites are fairly level but expect to use a board or two under the tires. Generator hours are 8am to 8pm but expect someone nearby to not know or not care about the restricted generator hours. If you want to run a generator be sure to ask for a generator site, as the loop I was on was a generator loop but some sites were posted "no generators". The RV Park next door was full every night, but this campground never filled up, but came close. This campground is first come first serve. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
This is a National Park Service campground in the Colter Bay area of Grand Tetons National Park. It requires dry-camping, but is most lovely, peaceful and secluded. Never fills up, but it is on a first-come, first served basis. We stayed for 3 days and enjoyed it immensely...looking forward to going back!! We camped here in a Motorhome.
This listing needs a clarification. There are two completely different sections at Colter Bay, one with hookups and one without. The area without hookups is what I'll discuss. The allow generators between 8am and 8pm, and the sites are very large, easy to get into, and very clean. The sites are mostly pull throughs, and some are more level than others. well maintained, very clean throughout, nice little store nearby. The only complaint/issue is that they only have one dump station, not well placed, for 200 campsites. The morning I left,I was third in line to dump. The previous morning, there were 10 people in line. We did drive through the campground section that had hookups, and it's not bad, but not nearly as nice or as spread out as the section without hookups. If you can do without the connections for a few days, the no hookup section is far nicer. We ended up staying for 6 days, and dumped once in the middle, and once at the end. We'd definitely stay here again. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
We thought this was a great campground. All amenities are available including restaurants and laundry. All hookup sites are pullthroughs and were easy to get in and out of with our 30' fiver. It is a beautiful setting and we would surely stay here again if in this georgeous valley. No tv though. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Very nice national Forest campground. A lot of trees and shade. No hook-ups, but can't beat it for $15 per night. Close to a lot of scenic places. Would definitely go back! We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
This is an excellent place to stay while visiting the Tetons. The only reason for the 9 out of 10 rating is to reflect that some of the sites are not level. We were luckily with a very level site, but you may want to make sure you are getting one of the level ones if you need it. All the sites were saw were easy pull through sites that were large enough for all slides and enjoyment. The park is located right on Jackson Lake, and the evening sunsets should not be missed. Wildlife does visit the park during the evening and early morning hours. Make sure all food and cooking items are cleaned up. We camped here in a Truck Camper.
We stayed at this park 16 nights and loved it. The views around the park we outstanding. The people running the park were very helpful. Our phone worked good in this campground. There was no dedicated dog walk so people walked them everywhere. Because of the campgrounds being in bear country, they are very strict about what's left out and will fine violators. We definitely would stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Grand Teton is wonderful. Campground extremely tight for Big Rig, without tow. Most sites in trees so no satellite. Better than Yellowstone, so many people stay here and commute to Yellowstone during the day, or to various sites in Grand Tetons. Sewer was higher than motorhome outlet. Needs upgrading for newer and larger units. Electric surge tripped our surge protector, but other units lost many appliances. We camped here in a Motorhome.
We stayed late in the season so got the discounted rate. Campground has many trees and is mostly dirt roads. No amenities that you would find in a private park. We were able to get satellite TV through the trees. Great location for visiting the Tetons. Our site wasn't very level. Animals can be seen when walking the trails. We camped here in a Motorhome.
I think we paid around 50, but I could be wrong on the price. We LOVED this place!! We stayed for 3 nights but would have stayed 3 weeks. The Jr. Ranger program was awesome for my kids, they loved it. The kids also found 50 other kids to race with around the campground. The sites were stacked up like other campgrounds, however with all the trees I didn't feel like we were packed in. We will be back here again! We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
We loved this CG. In the Teton national park with full hookups. It is true that the roads and sites are a bit tight, but wooded environment makes it feel much more private. Wonderful to sit outside under awning and walk dogs. Steps to Jackson Lake. Aside from driving issues (tight roads with trees) I can't see why anyone would not love this place. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Great park. Very quiet. Kids enjoyed the lake and trails. Sites are very unlevel. It was hard to get around in a 40 ft. motorhome. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Pulling a high profile 5th wheel through these trees got a little scary a couple times. Several branches had to be bent to drive my rig through here and I was worried a little about my roof or clipping a tree around corners. There is no wifi in the campground. They give you a pass to use Jenny Lake Lodge pool which is several miles south of the campground. All the sites are are in the trees and a few down on the end have a view of the bay through trees. Satellite reception would be a miracle. Because of bears, campers are threatened with fines for leaving things outside your camper including water bottles and citronella candles. The rules said "no outdoor cooking" but after speaking with the workers they allowed us to use a propane stove outside to cook food as long as we put it away immediately afterward. There were no campfires allowed which seemed a bit unfair since the adjoining tenter/dry camping section were allowed covered wood burning campstoves. We asked about this also and their rational was that the trailer park sites are "too close together". Our stay was pleasant, and the sites were level enough. 50 amp power stayed strong. There is a gravel beach access on the far end of the campground which is a beautiful area. I don't think it's worth 50.00 a night, but there isn't a lot to choose from. Supply and Demand I guess. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
There are two things to review: 1. the RV park facilities, and 2. the location. 1. The park itself is a pine forest; trees, needles, and little else. There are paths for walking down to the lake. The facilities are on small loops, and as you drive in you wonder if you'll fit-you do. We have a 45'+H2 and we stayed connected for the drive in and at the campsite. 2. The location is pleasant, peaceful, and picturesque. As you walk down hill from your loop campsite, you enter unpon the lake. There is a large, open area covered with small round rocks (which serves as a beach). Across this large lake are the Grand Teton mountains. You cannot buy this for any price, anywhere; just spectacular. Before you make reservations, realize: cell phone, satellite, air card is all very limited. This is a forest, and the store is limited. The drive in and out are big rig friendly, but those of us who expect the amenities we receive elsewhere, need to chill a little while we are here. This is more "camping" than we are used to. We camped here in a Motorhome.
The RV Park was over priced for the amenities it offered. We had to have 50 amp service so we had no choice. I also do not care to pay this much to camp on dirt. We also had difficulty getting our motorhome in the site - eventually had to dig out a post - a post or a tree was our choice. The store, gift shop, visitor's center and the lake were great. Very beautiful area but we will not camp here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Only place to stay in the Grand Tetons with full hookup and 50 amp. Campground had adequate space between sites and the entrance was easy to get in and out. Campground had all amenities: well stocked store, fuel, full hookups and plenty of activities for all ages. Only negatives were that we camped on dirt and the site I was assigned was very difficult to get a big 5th wheel into. Trees and signs in the wrong place. Other than the two negatives and the bear that was in the campground for 3 days, our stay was pleasant and we would return. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Beautiful campground in a wooded area next to Colter Village. This campground is within a quarter mile of the grocery store, visitors center, and restaurants. It is pricey considering the amenities. In fact you must pay extra to take a shower. I would stay here again, but will also check other options in the area. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Reading some of the other reviews makes me wonder if some of those folks stayed in the same place we did! This review will address the full-hookup RV park in Grand Teton National Park. (there is also an adjoining primitive campground – a separate facility). Both properties are under the auspices of the Grand Teton Lodge Company, an authorized concessionaire of the National Park. That being said … This is a lovely park in a somewhat primitive, thickly-forested area of the national park. The sites are arranged in wide loops off the main road. We were in loop A, site 16. When we first turned onto the loop to find our site, we wondered how in heaven’s name we’d fit our 38’ fifth wheel in. By proceeding with caution and a bit of resolve, we slipped comfortably into our shaded site among the tall pines – heavenly! The roads & sites are paved, leveling was a bit tricky but manageable. Make no mistake, this is a “wild” national park in a remote area – there are bears and all the attendant hazards of the wild. The park has strict safety regulations to prevent animal encroachment. Stiff fines are in place for violations of those rules. Campfires or fire rings are prohibited, propane or charcoal grills are discouraged. No birdfeeders please. Although this park was full to capacity, the design of the loops provided a sense of privacy and –open space. Each site is provided with a picnic table. The water pressure is excellent (a little high (80#) and the voltage was excellent with no fluctuation or surprise outages. We experienced a very quiet surrounding in spite of the nearby traffic and humanity. The RV park is within short walking distance of the general store, full-service grocery, deli & bakery and Jackson Lake shore. Bad news: Obviously the price. The only discount available is the National Park Golden Age Passport. Because of the trees, there are overhanging branches on some of the sites – larger units are subject to sustain light surface scratches and although most of the larger sites are pull-thru’s – you won’t be zipping in and out of these spaces. There are far too few dumpsters and bath houses for the number of sites. Lots of comings & goings – it’s a busy place in the summer. [We made our reservations for mid-June several months ahead, glad we did – there were no vacancies the entire week we were there.] There is no cable, campsite WiFi or modem. This beautiful high-country retreat is closed in the winter. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
This is our favorite campground we've ever stayed at. It is located right next to Colter Bay Village which has a wonderful grocery store, activities desk for horseback riding, float trips, whitewater rafting, etc. and is right on Jackson Lake. You are able to rent boats for fishing. The scenery was awesome, the park rangers and staff were very friendly. Yes, maybe the actual sights could've been a little bigger for our 39' motorhome, but our's wasn't that bad. Located approximately half way between the town of Jackson and Yellowstone, I couldn't imagine a better location. We had a bear in the campground the one evening. Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!!! We would definitely stay here again on our next trip to Yellowstone. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Site was nice, but a little pricey. Showers were $3.25, so we used the trailer. This was one of the nicer places to see the Teton's and Yellowstone. I will be staying here in the future instead of going inside Yellowstone. Great service, but overall pretty pricey. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Would never stay here again. Sites are cramped pretty close. Overgrown with trees in some areas that don't allow for awnings or large rv's. Had to trim a few limbs that were scraping my roof. Weird 90 degree inlets for the sewer hook-up that allowed for a little leakage when dumping tanks. The NP campground around the corner is definitely the place to stay at Colter Bay. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
This park is ok. It is the only one in the area with hook-ups and they know it!! Upon arrival we were unsure if we wanted 2 or 3 nights. We were told it was "dangerous" not to pay for 3 nights if we wanted to stay that long. As it turns out, we decided to leave after 2 nights and asked for a refund. We were told they couldn't do it. This always means they don't want to--they can always give a refund!! We work part time in an RV park so know there is always a way to give refunds!! Has to do with good customer service, and I feel we didn't get it!! We were lead to believe they were full the third night but looked to us like they had plenty of room for that night. There were dogs barking all over the place. People locked their dogs in their RV's while they went fishing for the day and they barked the whole time they were gone. We mentioned this to the staff and they said they would take care of it. Yeah, right!! They obviously don't enforce their own rules!! We checked out the campground while there and were appalled at the way the RV's were stacked along the road. Wouldn't even consider staying there!! We camped here in a Motorhome.
Very nice campground. The sites in the front and the rear have the most space, the ones in the middle are not as wide. All sites are dirt make sure you have leveling materials. Staff is very nice and helpful. Cell phone service is spotty. No TV reception. The rear sites are close to the lake. The very front sites are closet to the store and the gen. are noise. Many hiking trails right from the cg. Overall good park. We will stay there again. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
We vacation at the Colter Bay RV park about every 5th year and have for the last 30 years. It is very scenic, easy access, fairly level sites, good restaurants nearby, walking distance to the lake. Management is courteous and helpful at all times. There is a store and guided tour site in the park also. We camped here in a Motorhome.
We very much enjoyed our time here. Our site was so unlevel would could not completely level our 40ft rig. We would definitely stay here again even though it was pricey. We would want to pick our spot. Some areas are tight. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Not many options for rv parks around the Tetons. We were happy with our choice, although the price is very high. The beach was really nice and views of Mt. Moran (from the beach, not the campground) spectacular! We camped here in a Tent Trailer.
Very Nice CG. Sites are kinda close but not to close. roads are gravel and sites are fairly level. Plenty of pines and trees. We decided to stay a extra couple of days and the staff made arrangements without much of a problem. Close to a store and shopping as well as a visitors center. The view of the Tetons is absolutely wonderful. We plan on going back next year. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
A fine campground that had a clean laundry and was close to everything we wanted to do in the Grand Teton Park. Campground hosts were very friendly. Several good restaurants/food courts near the campground. We camped here in a Motorhome.
The sites are big enough for larger RV's and are shaded. It is a little tight, but not a big problem. Staying in the park (Grand Teton) is very nice. You can walk to the visitors center, restraunt, laundry, general store. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Good location in Grand Teton park but over priced. No TV reception, too many trees for Satellite to work, no cell phone coverage in the RV park. The roads, sites and the trees made it very difficult for a 40 ft motorhome. We could hardly get in or out. We would not stay there again. Would be fine for a smaller motorhome. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Big rigs can have a hard time manuevering due to tight turns and trees. Facilities are not maintained as well as one would expect at the high rates they charge. Sewer system was acting up and sewer hook-ups were the older 90 degree bend type. Gravel sites required quite a bit of leveling. This concessionaire operated CG is a good choice only if you must have hook-ups. The nearby NPS operated CG's are a much better value. We camped here in a Motorhome.
We were very happy with our stay at the campground. All the sites were pull-through with full hookups. Most sites are in the shade. The campground is in a great location within the national park and we would definitely stay there again when visiting. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
According to the lady in the reception building, this is a 50 (or so) year old park and it was not to our liking at all. Both the roads and the sites are very narrow. If you like very heavily wooded campgrounds full of pine trees, then this is the place for you, but we found too many trees in all the wrong places. We were barely able to get into our pull-through site and had to back out in order to exit without taking some of the trees and some unwanted dents, scrapes and scratches home with us. The campground is on a lake, but none of the sites actually border or even have a view of the lake. It really wouldn't have mattered when we were there as the entire side of the lake that is closest to the campground was dried right up. For those of you that like campfires, you are not allowed fires at your site-only in designated areas. Given all the trees, the reasoning is understandable. Although many campers like this sort of rustic experience, we would not go back to this campground under any circumstances. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
2004
$42
Nice place. Sort of like a State/National Park campground but with full hookups. You can
walk to the visitor center. There is also a grocery store and restaurant in that vicinity. We were surprised to see that the marina is completely dry, so don't plan on doing anything water-related. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
2003
$41
No showers. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
2003
$27
Excellent place to stay. Regular forested campground, but with amenities. Beautiful
location. It also had two other camp areas without hook-ups, one that allowed generators, one that didn't. Staff extremely friendly and helpful. Nice store, laundry, showers ($4), gift shop, gas station, auto services. Summer season rate is around $43, rate discounted during September, making it a good deal when you see what the other parks in and around the park charge. Would recommend it to anyone. Campfires not allowed in RV section. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
2003
$47
Clean campground with campsites somewhat close together. On reflection the campground was not worth the price;after taxes and other fees we paid $47 a night. Clearly the proximity to Grand Teton Park and Yellowstone raise the price. We would not stay there again. June 2003 36' MH We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
2002
$32
If you want hookups and a semi-rustic setting this is your place. This place books up quickly during the tourist times. We camped here in a camper.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
2000
$32
This campground is centrally located to Grand Teton National Park. It is 30 minutes from Jackson, WY and 30 minutes from Yellowstone NP. It is a large campground with numerous amenities and services that is also part of Grand Teton's major visitor center. It is situated on Jackson Lake, although none of the sites are truly waterfront. The sites are fairly small and heavily wooded. It is a perfect place for a vactions to Grand Teton and Southern parts of Yellowstone. We camped here in a camper.
This is a clean, quiet campground with some very nice views of the surrounding mountains. The staff was very friendly and informative. We stayed in site 71 on the last loop. Mule deer came thru our site in the evenings. This is a great location for seeing Jackson and the Grand Teton National Park. From what I can tell this park very rarely fills up. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Very nice Park Service Campground! This place is very convenient to Jackson, WY. Also very close to Moose Junction and GTNP. Walking distance to the Gros Ventre River. Fishing in the river and wildlife viewing (moose, beavers, deer, bison). This is now the place we will stay whenever we return to GTNP!! We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
This is a large first-come, first-serve campground that stretches along the Gros Ventre river. Some CG loops are for tents only, some are no generator and even though we saw a couple of large rigs they just fit into the sites. Some of the loops seemed a bit tight for our 30 ft class A so I would not consider them particularly big rig friendly, large rigs have better access to the sites on the main road between the loops. Most sites seemed fairly level and most had at least some shade. No hook-ups, no showers; restrooms are typical national park type flush toilets with cold water faucets and a grey water flush station between the men's and women's restrooms. The campground is in the south end of the park and makes an easy day trip to Jackson, WY. We enjoyed the Moose visitor center, a hike to Taggert and Bradley Lakes not far from the CG, a visit to the Gros Ventre slide and Lower Slide Lake and the Menor Ferry Historical site in addition to the other scenic drives in the park. We'd stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.