Heavily treed dry camping, pull through in Grand Teton NP. Very private sitting area with table and fire ring. Location is great for exploring the park. Right next door is a full service campground that would be much more desirable. We could not get satellite reception. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
We were in K loop where there are no hookups. The spaces are small and close together but with the trees between them, it gave us adequate privacy when we sat at the picnic table. There were three stalls in the women's bathroom but one was out of order and one looked more like a urinal for men. They were clean though. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Nice campground for dry camping, dump stations could use a better lay out with potable water at a distant location, but i guess they don't want you to move and they don't. Campground is nice with all spots parellel to the road, people drive slow so there is no problem. We camped here in a Motorhome.
This is a great campground for anyone visiting the Tetons and Yellowstone. It is about equally distant from each. Rustic and heavily wooded area but wonderful amenities and a beautiful view of Jackson Lake. I would highly recommend this campground, and we would stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
This was our first experience at dry camping, and we survived. We were assigned a site in the generator area and thoroughly enjoyed the spaciousness of the site. You park along the side of the road, and we had to work at getting over far enough to allow our slides to come out without being in the street. However, the camping area was huge and heavily wooded. Campfires are allowed and we enjoyed sitting out in the evening staring at the flames. The only thing that would have made this better is if the sites had been on the lake. There is a full hookup area which goes for $50+ a night, but it wasn't worth it to us for just a few nights. The scenery of the Tetons is unbelievable and something we will never forget. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
I've seen some comments on this park, especially about the price. This is the most beautiful setting we have ever been. The panorama is astonishing. The setting is almost magical. The minute we got there we really could not care less on how much it cost. We realized immediately we were providing our family with an opportunity of a lifetime. I figure if you can afford an RV you can probably afford this place and everything it has to offer.This is one to return to over and over again. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
We spent 5 nights here and enjoyed our stay. It was our first attempt at dry camping on this trip and it went pretty well. The sites all are w/out on-site W & E, but they are large and pretty private. They have generator and non-generator loops, which is nice. There are trails down to beautiful Lake Jackson, as well as into the village. The staff was helpful. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
This is the most expensive park I have stayed in and the worse one yet. The sites were very close together. The limbs from the trees scratched the sides of our trailer, and rubbed the top of it. We had to back out of our site to leave because there was a tree (that looked like had been hit numerous times) that was sticking out too far and we couldn't make the turn. The sites were very unlevel. We almost didn't have enough blocks to raise the front of the trailer. To top it all off you had to pay to use the showers. With the high rate you would think that would be free. The gift shop was nice and the staff friendly. Thats about the only nice thing I can say about this park. I wouldn't stay there again or recommend it. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
This is an excellent dry campground if your choose your site carefully. Campfires are allowed as well as generators between 8 and 8. Sites are roomy, tree covered, and fairly private. We have been camping here for over 30 years and love it. Fantastic fishing in Jackson Lake. Our average trout size was 17". Never failed to limit. Usually ended up feeding our neighbors! A great place for the family. Real camping. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Absolutely outstanding campground. There are lots of amenities nearby, inclining a marina, eatery and gift/grocery store. Getting around was very easy and the scenery was some of the best I have ever seen. A very nice atmosphere, and a highly recommended park. Would go back to Colter Bay in a second, and plant to. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Great RV park, but expensive for a National Park. The sites are all pull-thru and have 50amp full hook-ups too. The sites are well spaced out and filled with trees. Some of the loops have lake views to enjoy. The Visitor Center and shops are a short walk way with easy access to the lake shore. There are lots of hiking trails and many other activities to enjoy. I would give this park a "ten" if it was not so expensive. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
This is not our favorite CG in the park. The sites are too close together and at night you're choking on wood smoke from campfires. It makes it hard to deal with when you're motorhome has to be closed up and it's very warm out. Wish they had campfire free loops in the park. The Teton's are probably our favorite National Park. You can see as many animals here as you can see in Yellowstone without dealing with the crowds. The grocery store is well stocked and they have a very large gift store with camping needs, clothing and curios. Would we stay here again? Probably as this is the only campground that our coach can fit in besides Gros Ventre (which is our favorite CG) and it's closer to Jackson so there's a lot of driving involved when sightseeing near the Colter Bay area. I've noticed that the fuel prices aren't hiked up either which is nice. Propane is also available in Colter Bay. We camped here in a Motorhome.
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.
Great campground as sites are wide and long (pull-throughs). Wi-Fi located near cabin office near visitor center. In making telephone reservations, it was not mentioned they also had nice back-ins sites for $8 bucks less($24 vs $32 with Senior Pass). My fault for not asking. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
We loved this campground. You are nestled in Lodgepole pines. We would stay again in a heartbeat. Close to the marina and shops. Also Verizon cell service worked well, as did my net card. We camped here in a Motorhome.
This is a beautiful park located in the pine trees less than 100 meters from Jackson Lake. The pull through site which we had provided more than enough space. We stayed here for three nights and wish we could have been able to extend. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
This was our 20th trip to this RV park. One of the best locations in any National Park with full hook-ups. The setting near Jackson Lake in the Lodgepole pines is exceptional. We were here for 8 nights on the Golden Eagle pass rate. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Gotta love this location. Sites were not level but what park has perfectly level sites. The views were incredible. A very shaded park. The camp store was well stocked. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
An expensive option but if full hook ups are the goal, this is the only option. Price quoted is with senior pass. The sites are wooded, generally unlevel, lack any communications capabilities and showers are a bit of walk and cost $3.50. Having said all that, the location near Jackson Lake is a winner and all amenities are close by. The sites are partially graveled pull-thrus of varying quality. This is basically your typical National park campground but with hook-ups. Tough to be too critical when the surroundings are so wonderful and there is so much to do so just whip out that credit card, grin and bear it and figure that's the price for the concessionaire to provide the space for a May - September season. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Grand Teton National Park was such a wonderful place to visit! The RV campground was a very nice location to stay during our visit and is highly recommended. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Some sites are not level. Lots of trees and shade. Trees are trimmed to prevent damage to RV. Camp sites are large, and dirt for ground cover. Lake and store are within walking distance from campsite. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
The location can not be beat, in a pine forest on Jackson Lake with the Tetons across from the lake. All pull thru sites with full hookups. We will camp here again. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
We do not often get to camp in state or federal campgrounds because we have a large motorhome, but Colter Bay RV Park has sites that will accommodate big rigs! The sites are gravel, full hookups and picnic tables. No fire rings. A great way to experience the Tetons. Store, gift shop, laundry, marina, Jackson Lake and all of the beautiful Teton views were within walking distance. We will come back here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
A very nice wooded campground. All the sites were pull-throughs. The sites seemed a little tight for many of the motorhomes ( I saw a few that could not extend their awnings and their slide-outs were up against the trees), but we had plenty of room for our large tent trailer. We were in the first loop which had us conveniently close to the well-stocked grocery store, clean bathrooms, and a large laundry. The Jackson Lake marina
was a short walk from the campground as was the Visitor Center and restaurant. You can't have a campfire, nor are you suppose to do any outdoor cooking (because of the bears, which we never saw or heard the whole trip). We stayed here for three nights and enjoyed it very much. We camped here in a Tent Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
July 2009
$54
Fantastic place. We had a pull along site for our 35' trailer and we had plenty of room. The trees gave us plenty of shade and we actually had a fair bit of privacy too. Loved being able to walk down to the marina, visitors center, store etc and being minutes away from the most amazing view made this one of our favorite campsites to date! It is just great to park in a state park and have full hook up. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
A beautiful campground with just the right amount of rustic, blended with amenities. Wonderfully close to the lake and visitor center. Great selection in the store and gift shop. The RV park was very clean and well kept. We wouuld definitely go back! We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
The greatest selling point of this RV Park is its location. It is a rarity to find full hookups inside a National Park. And for that reason (location), it is in high demand. They know it too, as evidenced by the price. We suggest you make reservations well in advance. It was completely full for the entire time we were there. The location is close to the visitors center and the amphitheater (in which there were nice nightly ranger-led programs on various topics). It is also close to the general store and some restaurants. Showers were available for a fee. The sites were packed pretty close together, but we found it amazingly quiet. Our site was somewhat out of level, so it took some effort getting level. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
This was just a wonderful campground, with plenty of room, a level site, and lots of trees providing shade and quiet. There is a small shopping area just outside of the campground area and only 50 meters, or so, from where we were parked. Also down the road was a Ranger station and visitors center, as well as the marina for Colter Bay and Jackson Lake where you can rent canoes, boats, etc. Plenty of trails in the area. We didn't use the showers or bathrooms at the campground, so we have no comments on them. The staff at the registration office were very friendly, helpful, and seemed to really enjoy their jobs. There is a regional shuttle bus run by the Colter Bay Company that travels four times each day between the two of Jackson and Colter Bay, with stops in between at Jackson Lake Lodge, and Jenny Lake Lodge (where we stopped to have a fantastic gourmet dinner the night before we left). I would give the campground a perfect 10, however, there was no WiFi, or other electronics communications available. Nevertheless, we will ensure that this campground is on our itinerary for years to come. We camped here in a Motorhome.
We really liked all of the trees, although it feels tight, it was spacious enough for our big rig (37') plus trailer (20') and rental car. Our only issue with the site was the hookups were toward the rear of the pull through so in order to get our trailer in our site, we had to use an extension to make the sewer hose reach. We were prepared to go to the cabin office for internet access and were surprised when our Verizon aircard worked moderately well. The store was stocked with the essentials - especially the ice cream. Laundry facility was clean and bright. We look forward to staying here again on our next trip. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Hard to give a good rating to a campground that charges $45 a night for a site and then says if you want to take a shower it is $3.50 extra! This is a full hook up campground right between Jackson Hole and Yellowstone in the Grand Teton National Park. I was here early in the season and the park was not too full and we had a great site. No neighbor to one side. The roads into the sites are paved, but a bit narrow. If everyone does not get totally out of the road it can be quite a squeeze getting by. Site are fairly level, but just dirt. You can get wi-fi at the cabin office, but cell reception is off and on. Very convenient location for touring both parks and there are a lot of activities, a store, a couple of places to eat, a marina and nice laundry facility. Best place around for touring the parks. I would stay again We camped here in a Motorhome.
Good park. Site was unlevel but not a major problem. Staff was good. Wifi at cabin rental office. Restaurant very overpriced. Everything else fine. Laundry and small grocery on site. Great view of Jackson Lake and Teton's a short hike from park. Would stay here again. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
A nice campground with an easy walk to wonderful views of the lake. Very quiet and peaceful setting. Sites are wooded and some may be difficult for a big rig to get into. Price was high for the accommodations. We would stay here again. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Prices are why to high when you have to go to another location to shower and do laundry. There were no bear boxes at the campsites so we had to take our ice chest, and other items up to the office and use their bear box. Made it very tiresome when you wanted to brush your teeth, etc. When you are traveling on a motorcycle you are limited to how much you can put in your "vehicle". We camped here in a Tent Trailer.
A beautiful location in a great National Park. The area is heavily wooded and some turns are difficult for long rigs. The in season rate of $52 seems high for the lack of other than basic hookup amenities. Showers cost $3.50 per use. TV reception was non-existent. The off season senior pass rate of $26 was reasonable for the area. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
This is a nice campground but very over priced. It has good water and power (50amp) and nice pull-thru. sites. It has mature trees for plenty of shade. It has no other amenities. We camped here in a Motorhome.
We really enjoyed this place and extended our stay by 5 days. The spots are not level, but we were able to work it out with our stabilizers. There are lots of trees and a large rig with slide outs might have to maneuver more than we had to. You can't beat the view of the Tetons from across the road and there is so much to do in the park, this was a good central point. We did not get any satellite reception - but the scenery was so stunning we spent most of the time exploring. I would imagine this place is a zoo in the summer but very peaceful in mid September. If ever in the area again we will return. We camped here in a Motorhome.
I'm afraid I'm not as enamored with this park as others; perhaps because the park is not particularly big-rig friendly. After waiting in line for 30 minutes while two inconsiderate motorhomers disconnected their tows (yes, while in line and after checking in), we pulled into our site, which was downhill and tight because of trees and untrimmed branches. It was necessary to disconnect the tow, then back up to the rear of the site to get fairly level and avoid trees for the slide outs. Hookups were OK, but no satellite due to trees. It's the only hookup location in the area, but even then $52 a night is too steep for what your get. We'll try somewhere else if we return to the area. We camped here in a Motorhome.
This is a well laid out campground in a beautiful setting. The Park Manager was extremely helpful and friendly. Laundry clean, helpful staff. WiFi 24 hrs. in cabin area. The setting is exceptional with the Tetons as a background. A short walk to the lake and many trails. Quiet, peaceful and beautiful. We would definitely stay here again. Stayed 3 nights. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
A beautiful campground. The staff was very pleasant and helpful. The sites were private, quiet, well, shaded, and very clean. We would stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Howdy Neighbor. What a park. One of the other reviews said that there are plenty of spaces and that just ain't true. We called to get 6 days and all we could get was 3 days but it was worth every minute there. We kept going up each morning and nothing open, not even for one day. The Manager said that we should have booked a few weeks in advance and then book for a week and if we wanted, we could cancel any days when we got there. The cost to get into the park was $25 for the week and was also good for Yellowstone. Even without the cable and WiFi it was a 10. You could go to the cabins and use their WiFi. Just to sit looking at the Tetons down by the lake was great. The cost was a little high but it was a GREAT park and the restaurants on site were also. . . GREAT. Happy motoring and stay safe. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
It's in the national park near Jackson Lake. There are two campgrounds. One has hook ups and the other doesn't. Showers are pay ($3.50). The campground is well shaded and the sites are comfortable. Site was dirt and pine needles and fairly level. The park roads are paved but the site is not. There is wireless internet available free at the Cabin Rental Office. Our AT&T was slow. The park was quiet. Generators are not welcome. Staff is helpful and friendly. We were visiting the park for the sites. We stayed 9 days. We camped here in a Motorhome.
This is a large campground located in a stand of cottonwood trees that provide shade for some sites. Although we expected to find no electric, water or sewer at the sites we were disappointed with the overall condition of the campground. It looks like little has been done in the way of maintaining this campground. Many of the sites are short and will not accommodate today’s larger RVs. Without changing the primitive nature of this campground, the sites could be made larger and more level. The dump site is in poor condition. There are potholes around the small cement aprons at the two dump stations. The holes are full of spilled sewage. The dump site should be rebuilt. On the good side, this was a quiet and peaceful place to camp. However, next time we will try another campground in the park. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Price reflects "Senior Pass" discount. Nice location near Jackson. Lots of level sites big enough for big rigs. No hook-ups, but they have convenient fresh water fill, and dump stations. The reason I did not give this park a higher number score is the check-in procedure. The park has no reservations, so everything is first-come, first-served. This is fine, but they make you tell them what site you want, requiring that you drive through the park first to pick your site and then return to the office BEFORE parking your rig to register. This can get pretty hectic late in the afternoon as sites begin to get scarce. After we registered, and returned to our site, we found a motor home had already backed into ours. I asked him to move, and he reluctantly did. Would be so much nicer if they just let you park first, and then register. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Despite the lack of hookups this is by far the best campground in the park. The sites are much larger than the other campgrounds and the scenery is exceptional. Each loop has several sites that will accommodate big rigs and fifth wheels up to about 34 feet. Campground is closest one to Jackson which is a "must see" attraction in itself. Campground hosts were very helpful although they were very busy with people waiting in line to register. Keep in mind that this is a no reservation campground so the earlier in the day you arrive the better your chances of getting a prime site. Dump site and fresh water are located right in front of the office so once we selected our site we had to drive back out to fill up on fresh water but we only had to do that once for five days of camping. If you plan to use a generator be sure to select a site where generators are allowed. We will use this campground whenever in the Jackson/Teton area. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
We "roughed" here for 2 nights to explore the Tetons. The sites do not have hookups but we were able to make the battery last long enough. Stay as far as you can to the east for the best views of the mountains. Some of the sites are pretty rough and unlevel but I would not have traded my 2 nights here for anything. It is what I dreamed of when planning my Yellowstone trip. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
We stayed here on three different occasions between the end of May and mid-June. Our longest stretch was four nights and five days. It was amazing to view the Grand Tetons at all times of the day. The wildlife varied from moose, bison, a Great Horned owl raising two chicks, blue grouse and ground squirrels, just to name a few. The generator hours were from 8am to 8pm which was actually quite nice in the evenings, even if it did get a bit chilly for this Texas girl. We plan to camp here again as soon as we can make it back. Both our Verizon and Sprint aircards worked moderately well and our AT&T cell phones had almost full bars. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Really a very nice campground kind of off the beaten path on the eastern border of Grand Teton. The campground is very roomy and wide, I don't think you will feel too cramped here. The hired help was relatively friendly. Good place that is a bit different in scenery. There's way more large hardwoods and less pine trees. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Absolutely beautiful campground! Tons of room, beautiful forest with great fall colors. Lots of wildlife in the area, and off the beaten track. There were very few other people when we went there last fall as the colors were changing. Restrooms were kept clean, staff was friendly and good location, while slightly out of the way was more of a plus due to the quietness. We camped here in a Motorhome.
We spent the 4th of July weekend here (we're still here) and really enjoyed ourselves. The wildflowers were outrageous and the weather was perfect. If you're looking for amenities then this might not be for you. But, if you're looking for beauty and wildlife with quiet nights this may just fit the bill. There are numerous camping loops, some are generator free which is great for the tenter's. A Loop can fit bigger rigs although each loop has a couple of sites that you should be able to fit into. Cellphone service was iffy, but my Aircard with the booster worked fine (Verizon). Drinking water is located across from the park office along with 2 dump stations. There is no water inside the campground so fill up before you come in. Our site was level with gravel/old pavement. The interior loops are all paved but could use some patching. One bit of advice. If you put your awning out and plan on leaving to sightsee, bring it back in. The weather can change within minutes. The old saying "bored with the weather? Wait 10 minutes." This is true and when a thunderstorm blows through it can rip your awing and bend the braces. This is our second stay in this campground and we love it. On some mornings you can spot Mom moose and her twins. They are now almost as big as their mother. E Loop is closed to campers right now and that's where we've been watching the twins graze with their mom. Truly a wonderful campground! We used our Golden Age passport for 1/2 off. We camped here in a Motorhome.
This CG in Grand Teton NP is operated by a concessionaire. The staff is friendly and helpful about area sights and things to do. It is a large campground with one dump station and one potable water station, so plan ahead before setting up. Bicycles are an excellent way of moving about in the CG because of the level terrain. The sites are small, and to make matters worse, they are poorly kept. Gravel at the sites needs to be swept away. There is a wild rose that was allowed to grow right up to the edge of the pavement. A bit of mowing would be nice. Oddly placed wood pole barricades created great tripping points. Bathrooms were clean, but sometimes far away. Birdlife was abundant, and we observed a cow moose with twins grazing in the group area, a real treat on our bike ride. Views of the Tetons are somewhat obstructed by a butte. This place is VERY quiet and dark at night, and the star gazing is outstanding. We would definitely camp here again, and perhaps try to sell the concession company a lawnmower and string trimmer! Ha. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Campground located 10 miles north of Jackson in Grand Teton Nat. Park. Not any amenities but not the Jackson prices either. Lot of wildlife in the area and very pretty scenery. Park operated by Grand Teton Lodge Co with very helpful staff. Firepits and picnic tables at each site. Clean restrooms but no showers. Dump and potable water at entrance. Verizon signal was spotty but worked. We camped here in a Motorhome.
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.