Ground tents
Jenny Lake is tent-only, with no trailers, campers or pop-up rooftop tents. Other campgrounds mix tent and vehicle products; choose the right category.
Choose your camping setup
Start with how you sleep, then choose a campground and the right site category.
Vehicle sleepers and RVs
Match your vehicle to the booked product. At Headwaters, RV sites allow one RV including its tow vehicle and no ground tents; tent sites have their own limits.
Tent cabins and backpacking
Colter Bay Tent Village provides four padded bunks, a wood stove and canvas/log walls; bring bedding. Overnight backcountry trips need a separate permit.
Find your campground
See Grand Teton campgrounds beside the park’s roads. Numbers match the comparison below; confirm your approach before traveling.
- Campground · numbers match the comparison
- Selected main highway
- Selected roads with winter vehicle closures
- Park boundary
Compare All 8 Grand Teton Campgrounds
Compare locations, site types, dated operating seasons, facilities and published fees. Check the linked booking page for your site and travel year.
| Location | Campground | 2026 season | Tents & vehicles | Published campsite fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1. Gros VentreDirections to Gros Ventre CampgroundGros Ventre Campground Campground location, not an assigned campsite. Check access and booking rules before travel. | Apr 27 – Oct 9 | Check individual site typeVehicle max: 45 ft | Not published on fetched official pages; see recreation.gov for the current nightly rate | |
2. Jenny LakeDirections to Jenny Lake CampgroundJenny Lake Campground Campground location, not an assigned campsite. Check access and booking rules before travel. | May 2 – Sep 26 | Tents onlyVehicle max: No RV sites | $56 per night (tent site with vehicle); hiker/biker sites $13 | |
3. Signal MountainDirections to Signal Mountain CampgroundSignal Mountain Campground Campground location, not an assigned campsite. Check access and booking rules before travel. | May 8 – Oct 10 | Tent-compatible sitesVehicle max: 30 ftTrailer max: 30 ft | $59 per night (standard); $83 per night (30/50-amp electric hookup, 24 sites) | |
4. Colter Bay CampgroundDirections to Colter Bay CampgroundColter Bay Campground Campground location, not an assigned campsite. Check access and booking rules before travel. | May 21 – Sep 26 | Check individual site typeVehicle max: 45 ftTrailer max: 45 ft | $59 per night (vehicle site); $80 per night (electric hookup); $16 per person (group site, 10-person minimum); hiker/biker $13 | |
5. Colter Bay RV ParkDirections to Colter Bay RV ParkColter Bay RV Park Campground location, not an assigned campsite. Check access and booking rules before travel. | May 4 – Oct 9 | Check individual site typeVehicle max: 45 ft pull-through, 30 ft back-in | $117 per night (45-ft pull-through); $112 per night (30-ft back-in) | |
| 6. Colter Bay Tent Village66 sitesFlush, showersNear: Jackson Lake | May 22 – Sep 6 | Check individual site typeVehicle max: Not published | $104 per night (tent cabin) | |
7. Lizard CreekDirections to Lizard Creek CampgroundLizard Creek Campground Campground location, not an assigned campsite. Check access and booking rules before travel. | Jun 12 – Sep 12 | Check individual site typeVehicle max: 25 ft (operator; NPS lists 30 ft)Trailer max: 20 ft | $53 per night | |
8. HeadwatersDirections to Headwaters CampgroundHeadwaters Campground Campground location, not an assigned campsite. Check access and booking rules before travel. | Jun 7 – Oct 3 | Tent-compatible sitesVehicle max: 45 ft | $59 per night (tent site); $117 per night (45-ft full-hookup pull-through RV); $102 per night (camper cabin) |
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What does camping cost?
Compare the price and charging unit for your setup. The booking total depends on the selected site, travel year and applicable fees.
Standard and electric sites
Signal Mountain posts $59 standard / $83 electric per site per night before tax; Lizard Creek posts $53 per site per night before tax.
Full hookups and cabins
Published base rates: Colter Bay RV Park $112–$117 per RV site per night; Colter Bay tent cabin $104 per cabin per night; Headwaters camper cabin $102 per cabin per night. Confirm booking totals.
Hiker/biker and group sites
Jenny Lake and Colter Bay hiker/biker $13 per person per night; Colter Bay group tent sites $16 per person per night, 10-person minimum. Taxes and other charges may apply.
Free primitive sites
Grassy Lake Road has 14 designated first-come sites in eight areas in the Rockefeller Parkway. No water; check access before travel.
Which Campgrounds Are Open by Month
Read across each row for the 2026 season. Operating dates do not show campsite availability.
Scheduled all monthScheduled part of monthNo scheduled season
| Monthly context | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WeatherAvg high / low · °FMoran 5WNW HCN, WY · station preview · 1991-2020 | 24°1° low | 30°4° low | 39°12° low | 46°21° low | 56°31° low | 67°37° low | 77°42° low | 76°40° low | 66°34° low | 51°25° low | 35°14° low | 24°4° low |
| Park crowdsAvg park visits · 2021–2025 | 57.2kLowest | 55.9kLowest | 64.8kLowest | 75.3kLow | 305.7kModerate | 632.5kPeak | 732.4kPeak | 672.4kPeak | 564.3kHigh | 247.5kModerate | 50.0kLowest | 49.3kLowest |
| Campgrounds · 2026 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Gros VentreApr 27 – Oct 9 | No season | No season | No season | Part of month | All month | All month | All month | All month | All month | Part of month | No season | No season |
| Jenny LakeMay 2 – Sep 26 | No season | No season | No season | No season | Part of month | All month | All month | All month | Part of month | No season | No season | No season |
| Signal MountainMay 8 – Oct 10 | No season | No season | No season | No season | Part of month | All month | All month | All month | All month | Part of month | No season | No season |
| Colter Bay CampgroundMay 21 – Sep 26 | No season | No season | No season | No season | Part of month | All month | All month | All month | Part of month | No season | No season | No season |
| Colter Bay RV ParkMay 4 – Oct 9 | No season | No season | No season | No season | Part of month | All month | All month | All month | All month | Part of month | No season | No season |
| Colter Bay Tent VillageMay 22 – Sep 6 | No season | No season | No season | No season | Part of month | All month | All month | All month | Part of month | No season | No season | No season |
| Lizard CreekJun 12 – Sep 12 | No season | No season | No season | No season | No season | Part of month | All month | All month | Part of month | No season | No season | No season |
| HeadwatersJun 7 – Oct 3 | No season | No season | No season | No season | No season | Part of month | All month | All month | All month | Part of month | No season | No season |
How to book Grand Teton camping
Choose the campground, site type and travel dates before opening the booking page.
Reserve developed camping
Use Recreation.gov up to six months ahead; operator websites and call centres do not make campground reservations. Check hiker/biker exceptions on the campground listing.
Check the park boundary
Headwaters is in the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway, between Grand Teton and Yellowstone. Grassy Lake Road’s designated primitive sites follow a separate first-come arrangement.
Check your vehicle’s fit
Use published maximum lengths to make a shortlist, then check the individual campsite and route.
Enter your RV, van or trailer length
- Campground maximums are a shortlist. Check your individual site’s dimensions and equipment rules.
- Only published equipment lengths are listed. Check other sites in the comparison above.
- Use the operating calendar for dates and check the approach road before booking.
- Gros VentreNo full hookups45 ftpublished max
- Signal MountainNo full hookups30 ftpublished max
- Colter Bay CampgroundNo full hookups45 ftpublished max
- Colter Bay RV ParkFull hookups45 ftpublished max
- Lizard CreekNo full hookups25 ftpublished max
- HeadwatersFull hookups45 ftpublished max
No campgrounds match these filters. Try a shorter setup or compare camping outside the park.
Know the camp rules
Plan for the park’s normal camping rules. Official conditions carry restrictions for your travel dates.
No sleeping at pullouts
Car camping or sleeping in vehicles is not allowed at park pullouts, parking areas or picnic grounds. Use a designated campground.
Size the whole setup
Check tent pad and driveway dimensions, not just the campground’s longest RV limit. Jenny Lake parking pads top out at 14 feet long and 8 feet high.
Store food securely
Put food and other bear attractants in a hard-sided vehicle or the provided bear-proof box when not being prepared or eaten.
Camping outside the park
Compare the park’s gateway areas first, then confirm nearby campground seasons, fees and equipment rules with the operator.
- Selected main highway
- Selected roads with winter vehicle closures
- Park boundary
Jackson
A town base south of the park. Use the main highway toward Moose and Moran; check the drive to your planned stops.
Teton Village
Near the Granite Canyon approach. The direct Moose-Wilson through-route closes in winter; use the main highways when needed.
Questions about Grand Teton camping
Quick answers to the practical questions below.
Can you tent camp in Grand Teton?
Yes. Jenny Lake is tent-only, while other campgrounds offer tent sites alongside vehicle or hookup sites. Jenny Lake prohibits campers, trailers and pop-up rooftop tents. Check tent pad dimensions and the exact booked product.
How far ahead can you book Grand Teton camping?
Developed campsites book on Recreation.gov up to six months ahead. Hiker/biker sites at Jenny Lake and Colter Bay have separate arrangements; Grassy Lake Road primitive sites are first-come, first-served.
Does Grand Teton have camping cabins?
Colter Bay Tent Village has canvas/log tent cabins with four padded bunks and a wood stove. Bring bedding and pillows. Headwaters in the adjoining Rockefeller Parkway has camper cabins. Reserve the specific cabin product on Recreation.gov.
Is there free camping near Grand Teton?
Grassy Lake Road in the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway has 14 designated free, first-come sites in eight areas. They have no water. Check road access; do not camp at arbitrary park pullouts or parking areas.
Does Grand Teton charge more for RV camping?
The product determines the price. Standard, electric, full-hookup, tent-cabin and group sites have separate rates. Signal Mountain posts $59 standard and $83 electric per site per night before tax; confirm the selected site’s final booking total.
How we built this page.
An independent guide using official data. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the National Park Service.
- Official guidance
- NPS and the relevant operators. The linked official pages support the access, facilities and rules described here. Confirm details before traveling.
- Crowd context
- 2021–2025 monthly averages. NPS recreation visits describe normal seasonal demand, not trail congestion, parking availability or unique visitors.
- Schedules and conditions
- Planning patterns, not live status. Seasonal information describes the normal pattern or explicitly dated source schedule. Current conditions are handled separately. The official source is the place to confirm today’s access.
Topic sources and data details
Campground locations, site counts, published fees and dated 2026 operating seasons come from the committed NPS/operator campground dataset. Normal setup and booking rules were checked against the official sources linked in each section.
The operating calendar aligns NOAA station climate normals with 2021–2025 NPS park visits. Weather varies with elevation and location; park visits do not measure campsite occupancy. Maps reuse reviewed park boundaries and road geometry. The vehicle shortlist does not guarantee an individual site or route will fit your equipment.
Operational source check: September 10, 2026. Design and emphasized source review: 2026-10-21. A design review does not refresh every underlying record.