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Colter Bay Campground
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Colter Bay Campground
This large campground is in a lodgepole pine forest near Colter Bay Village. While not on the shores of Jackson Lake, a short stroll leads to a spectacular view of Mount Moran and the northern Teton Range. Colter Bay Village has many facilities including a visitor center, restaurants, stores, cabins, and marina. Shower and laundry services are available for additional fee. Departing from the nearby Colter Bay Trailhead, hikers traverse forests and sagebrush meadows enjoying the Teton landscape.
Campsites are reservable on Recreation.gov. Plan ahead and reserve your site up to six months in advance. The maximum stay permitted at Colter Bay campground is 14 nights, and the maximum cumulative stay between all Grand Teton National Park campgrounds is 30 nights.
Official reservation information ↗Published campsites
- total Sites
- 324
- group
- 10
- horse
- 0
- tent Only
- 0
- electrical Hookups
- 13
- rv Only
- 0
- walk Boat To
- 10
- other
- 0
Published camping fees
- Campsite with vehicle
- $59 · Fee per night for campers with a vehicle. All campsites include a picnic table, fire pit, and nearby restrooms. Most sites have a bear box. Restrooms have flush toilets and cold running water. Showers and laundry services are available for an additional fee at the Colter Bay Launderette. *Rates do not reflect Senior and Access passholder discounts, taxes, or incremental charges.
- Campsite with electric hookup
- $80 · Fee per night for campers who want electric hookups. All campsites include a picnic table, fire pit, and nearby restrooms. Most sites have a bear box. Restrooms have flush toilets and cold running water. Showers and laundry services are available for an additional fee at the Colter Bay Launderette. *Rates do not reflect Senior and Access passholder discounts, taxes, or incremental charges.
- Group Campsite per person(10 person minimum)
- $16 · A 10 person minimum is required for group campsites. The campground has 10 large group campsites that accommodate groups of more than 10 visitors who wish to tent camp. *Rates do not reflect Senior and Access passholder discounts, taxes, or incremental charges.
- Hiker-Bicyclist Sites
- $13 · Fee per night for campers arriving via foot or bike. All campsites include a picnic table, fire pit, nearby restrooms, and a bear box. Restrooms have flush toilets and cold running water. Hiker-bicyclist sites are available on a first-come first-served basis at Jenny Lake and Colter Bay campgrounds. Hiker-bicyclist sites do not have vehicle parking and are intended for visitors exploring by foot or bicycle. *Rates do not reflect Senior and Access passholder discounts, taxes, or incremental charges.
Amenities
- trash Recycling Collection
- Yes - seasonal
- toilets
- Flush Toilets - seasonal
- internet Connectivity
- Yes - seasonal
- showers
- Coin-Operated - Seasonal
- cell Phone Reception
- Yes - year round
- laundry
- Yes - seasonal
- amphitheater
- Yes - seasonal
- dump Station
- Yes - seasonal
- camp Store
- Yes - seasonal
- staff Or Volunteer Host Onsite
- Yes - seasonal
- potable Water
- Yes - year round
- ice Available For Sale
- Yes - seasonal
- firewood For Sale
- Yes - seasonal
- food Storage Lockers
- Yes - seasonal
Accessibility and facilities
- wheelchair Access
- The campground has 13 ADA-accessible sites with electric hookups. Restroom facilities are partially accessible. Accessible showers are available in Colter Bay Village. Routes to the amphitheater are paved but on a sloping incline/decline which may make wheelchair access challenging. The campground loop roads are paved and mostly level, with some sloping incline and decline.
- internet Info
- Limited internet service. Complimentary WiFi/internet service is available at the restaurants, marina, activities desk, launderette, and stores.
- cell Phone Info
- Cell phone coverage is available depending on location and provider.
- fire Stove Policy
- Campfires are allowed at designated campgrounds within metal fire grates unless fire restrictions are in effect. Downed and dead wood may be collected within the campground.
- rv Allowed
- 1
- rv Info
- RVs and trailers up to a maximum of 45 feet in length are allowed. 13 ADA-accessible sites have electric hookups, but there are no full hookups. The adjacent Colter Bay RV Park has full hookups. The campground has a complimentary dump station and a water fill station for tanks.
- rv Max Length
- 45
- additional Info
- Shower and laundry services are available for additional fee.
- trailer Max Length
- 45
- ada Info
- The Colter Bay Campground has 17 loops which includes 324 individual campsites, 10 large group sites, and 13 electric-only ADA-accessible sites. ADA-compliant campsites offer electric-only hook-ups, accessible picnic tables, and paved sites. The campground loop roads are paved and mostly level, with some sloping incline and decline. Restroom facilities are partially accessible, with accessible showers available at the launderette. Routes to the amphitheater are paved but on a sloping incline/decline. A courtesy phone is located at the Campground Kiosk near the campground entrance.
- trailer Allowed
- 1
- access Roads
- Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
- classifications
- Developed Campground
Official NPS information and current conditions ↗
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| Colter Bay Campground | 1 | This large campground is in a lodgepole pine forest near Colter Bay Village. While not on the shores of Jackson Lake, a short stroll leads to a spectacular view of Mount Moran and the northern Teton Range. Colter Bay Village has many facilities including a visitor center, restaurants, stores, cabins, and marina. Shower and laundry services are available for additional fee. Departing from the nearby Colter Bay Trailhead, hikers traverse forests and sagebrush meadows enjoying the Teton landscape. | Profile → |