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Grand Teton National Park Travel Guide CAMPING IN GRAND TETON: Amenities and More Grand Teton Wyoming Grand Teton | 2 Grand Teton is one of the most popular national parks in the United States, and for good reason. This park, located in northwestern Wyoming, is home to vast mountain and meadow views as far as the eye can see and is a favorite destination for many RVers. Among the stunning scenery, Grand Teton also has endless options when it comes to camping, amenities, restaurants, shopping, and more. Luckily, we’re breaking each category down for you so all you have to worry about is enjoying your time at one of our nation’s most beautiful national parks. In this guide, we’ll cover campsites in and around Grand Teton, nearby attractions, towns, shopping, where to get gas, and more. This guide is the perfect jump start to planning your Grand Teton adventure. Let’s kick things off with where you can set up camp and park your RV after long days of excitement and exploration. Grand Teton | 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Camping in Grand Teton National Park Campgrounds in Grand Teton National Park .................................................................................. 6 Campgrounds Near the Park .......................................................................................................... 10 Camping in Jackson .......................................................................................................................... 11 Free Camping .................................................................................................................................... 13 Camping Tips and Tricks .....................................................................................................................15-16 Amenities in and Around the Park General Stores .................................................................................................................................. 18 Gas ..................................................................................................................................................... 19 Jackson Restaurants .......................................................................................................................................22 Groceries ...........................................................................................................................................24 Shops .................................................................................................................................................25 Conclusion Appendix Park Entrances ..................................................................................................................................28 Visitor Centers ..................................................................................................................................29 Grand Teton | 4 CAMPING When traveling to Grand Teton National Park in your RV, you will, of course, need a place to camp. Your campsite will serve as your home base as you traverse the park and take hikes, boating excursions, and enough additional adventures to last a lifetime. There are campsites located within the park boundaries, immediately outside of the park, in the adjacent town of Jackson, and on nearby public land. Any of these can be a great camping option for you, depending on your needs and trip goals. Be sure to weigh all of your options before choosing, as your campsite location will determine your overall ease of access for many of the park’s activities. Grand Teton | 5 CAMPGROUNDS IN GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK Camping within park boundaries is an excellent option, especially if you plan to spend the bulk of your vacation within the park. Depending on which campground you choose, you may even be able to access some hiking and watersports directly from your campsite. There are six campgrounds in Grand Teton, each with different prices, seasonal openings and closings, amenities, and more. These campgrounds often tend to book six months ahead, so be sure to plan accordingly when preparing for your trip. See below for exact details on each campground. Colter Bay Campground This large campground is in a pine forest located near Colter Bay Village, just a short walk from Jackson Lake shores. Campground features include: C Open mid-May to late September C Wood and charcoal fires permitted C 346 individual sites, 11 group sites C Propane available for purchase C All sites available to both tent and/or RV C Flush toilets available seasonally campers C Potable water available seasonally C Accessible sites available C Dump station available seasonally for a C RVs up to 45’ in length permitted charge C 13 sites have partial hookups C Trash disposal available seasonally C $32-$55 per night C Coin-operated showers and laundry C Discount for interagency access and available at Colter Bay Launderette senior pass holders C Generator usage is permitted from 8am-8pm Grand Teton | 6 Colter Bay RV Park Gros Ventre Campground This RV exclusive park is a short walk from the This park is the closest to the town of Jackson, shores of Jackson Lake, and allows you to wake Wyoming, and the southern entrance to the up each morning surrounded by pine forest. park. Bordered by the Gros Ventre River, Campground features include: this campground still provides excellent views of the Grand Teton Mountain Range. Campground features include: C Open mid-May to late September C 112 individual sites C All sites available only to RV campers C Open early May to early October C No accessible sites available C 300 individual sites, 5 group sites C RVs up to any length permitted C Almost all sites available to both tent and/ C Full hookups available or RV campers, 35 are tent-only C $73-$83 per night C Accessible sites available C Discount for interagency access and senior C RVs up to 45’ in length permitted pass holders C 36 sites have partial hookups C No generator usage permitted C $30-$55 per night C No open fires permitted, fire pits only C Discount for interagency access and senior C Propane available for purchase pass holders C Flush toilets available seasonally C Generator usage is permitted from 8am- C Potable water available seasonally 10pm C Dump station available seasonally C Wood and charcoal fires permitted C Trash disposal available seasonally C Flush toilets available seasonally C Coin-operated showers and laundry C Potable water available seasonally available at Colter Bay Launderette C Dump station available seasonally C Trash disposal available seasonally C No showers or laundry available on site Grand Teton | 7 Headwaters Campground and RV sites at Flagg Ranch If you’re planning to visit both Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park, then this campsite is the perfect selection being situated between both. Campground features include: C Open early June to late September C 131 individual sites C 97 sites are RV-only, 34 are tent-only C Accessible sites available C RVs up to 45’ in length permitted C 97 sites have partial hookups C $75 per night C Discount for interagency access and senior pass holders C Generator usage is permitted from Lizard Creek Campground 7am-10pm In the more remote areas of Grand Teton C Wood and charcoal fires permitted National Park, this campground is only 11 miles C Flush toilets available seasonally from Yellowstone as well. This campsite offers C Potable water available seasonally beautiful views of the Grand Teton Mountain C Dump station available seasonally Range and also Jackson Lake. Campground C Trash disposal available seasonally features include: C 24-hour restrooms and showers are included in rates C Open early June to early September C Coin-operated laundry on site C 60 individual sites C All sites available to both tent and/or RV campers C No accessible sites available C RVs up to 30’ in length permitted C No hookups C $30 per night C Discount for interagency access and senior pass holders C Wood and charcoal fires permitted C Ice, firewood, and more available at General Store C Flush toilets available seasonally C Potable water available seasonally C Dump station available seasonally C Trash disposal available seasonally Let’s Go Travel! C Coin-operated laundry and showers available nearby at Signal Mountain Lodge Grand Teton | 8 Signal Mountain This popular campground is nestled in a lodgepole forest near Signal Mountain Lodge and has sites surrounding Jackson Lake. Campground features include: C Open early May to early October C Flush toilets available seasonally C 81 individual sites C Potable water available seasonally C Almost all sites available to both tent and/ C Dump station available seasonally or RV campers C Trash disposal available seasonally C No accessible sites available C Coin-operated laundry and showers C RVs up to 30’ in length permitted available nearby at Signal Mountain Lodge C 25 sites have partial hookups C $33-$55 per night C Discount for interagency access and senior pass holders Check out any of these gorgeous C Wood and charcoal fires permitted campgrounds for Grand Teton camping C Ice, firewood, and more available at you are sure to never forget. General Store Grand Teton | 9 CAMPGROUNDS NEAR THE PARK There are a couple of campgrounds just outside the park, as well. These are much less expensive than the campgrounds within park boundaries, but they are also smaller and more primitive. Depending on what type of camping you are looking for, these may be perfect for your needs. Read on for additional information. Teton Canyon Campground Mike Harris Campground
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