The Colter Bay Cabins are located next to Colter Bay Village and offer amazing access to the lake and water activities. They are spread out in the trees with easy parking in front of them.
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Colter Bay Cabins - Grand Teton National Park
There are a few different types of private cabins offered at Colter Bay. One big tip is to check if the cabin has a shared or private bathroom. Some of the cabins have shared bathrooms that are outside of the cabin.
We stayed in a Colter Bay Village Cabin with 1 double bed and 1 twin bed along with a private bathroom.
1 double & 1 twin Cabin
We truly loved the cabin that we stayed in. It felt like we walked back in time and were in a log cabin. We learned while staying in the cabin that we did actually in a way walk back in time.
There was a great framed picture that explained that the Colter Bay Cabins we stayed in was built in the 1930s and was part of the Square G Ranch. The Square G Ranch was located on Old North Jenny Lake Road about 20 miles from Colter Bay.
The Square G Ranch was just outside what was then the Grand Teton National Park borders and offered guests the opportunity to enjoy horseback rides around Jenny Lake and Leigh Lake and experience campfires with views of the Teton Mountains.
When Colter Bay was built in 1965 cabins from all over the Teton Valley were brought on flatbed trucks to this area. The log wall cabin structure is the same as it was when it was built for the Square G Ranch. The only changes have been electricity and private bathrooms installed in the cabins.
One really amazing thing we learned is that within the cabin there is a custom-designed dresser that represents the early settlers who could only bring one prized piece of furniture with them in their covered wagons.
It was amazing realizing we were one of potentially thousands of visitors to Grand Teton National Park who have enjoyed the history of the cabin we stayed in. That for over 90 years people have been staying in these cabins.
Our cabin had 1 double bed and 1 twin bed with two nightstands and lap. The beds were fairly firm but had great soft linens and quite a few pillows.
The cabin also has a small historic dresser, a nice table with a chair and a lamp, an armoire with closet space and drawers, and two wooden chairs. The alarm clock also had two USB electrical outlets for charging phones which was amazing.
The private bathroom is larger than we expected for being in a cabin. It has a great walk-in shower, toilet, and sink along with shampoo and soap is available.
We did hear that bears are frequent in the area so there is no outside cooking or cooking inside of the cabins. While we were staying in Colter Bay a portion of the lake access was closed due to bear activity.
We would definitely stay in the Colter Bay Cabins again during a return trip to Grand Teton NP. The cabins provide easy access to not only Colter Bay but the main driving route through the park that passes by Oxbow Bend, Schwabacher's Landing, and down to Mormon Row
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One Room Cabin with bathroom, one double & one twin bed can sleep up to 3 guests.
Cabins do not have coffee makers, mini-fridges, and or microwaves.
Rollaway beds and cribs are not available.
TV's are not included in our guest rooms.
Things you need to know
Colter Bay cabins are available seasonally from late May to late September.
Reservations for all cabins can be made online or by calling 307-543-3100.
Check-In Time - 4 pm
Check out Time - 11 am
Smoking - All cabins are non-smoking.
WiFi - Complimentary wireless internet is available at the Cabin Office, restaurants, laundromat, and grocery store, however, it is not available in the cabins.
Pets - All cabins are pet-friendly. If additional cleaning is required to the bed and comforters after your stay, a $50 fee will be charged.
Nearby Grand Teton Attractions
Colter Bay - They offer a variety of boat rentals, a general store, laundromat, and it is only a short walk from the cabins
Jackson Lake - There are great lake cruises offered to help you have the perfect vacation. Colter Bay sits on the shore of Jackson Lake.
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Closest Grand Teton Campground
Colter Bay Tent Cabins - Just around the corner from the Colter Bay Cabins the tent cabins have a wood-burning stove, outdoor fire ring, and picnic table. You will need to bring your own sleeping bags and supplies.
Check out all of the great Grand Teton Campground options.
Closest Visitor Center
Colter Bay Visitor Center
Additional Grand Teton National Park Information & Resources
National Park Lodges Available in Grand Teton National Park
Grand Teton National Park has several National Park lodges, including Signal Mountain Lodge, Jenny Lake Lodge, Jackson Lake Lodge, Headwaters at Flagg Ranch, Triangle X Dude Ranch, and Colter Bay Village Cabins.
⭐️ 4.6 of 5 Stars - Signal Mountain Lodge - Click here for Rates and Availability.
One of only two lodges sitting directly on the shores of Jackson Lake inside Grand Teton National Park, and the only one where many rooms and cabins face the lake with unobstructed views of the Teton Mountain Range! Book a Lakefront Retreat and step onto your private balcony to watch the sunrise paint the jagged Teton peaks gold while Jackson Lake shimmers in the foreground. It is one of the most breathtaking views in all of America, and it is yours with your morning cup of coffee. The lodge offers a variety of accommodations including country rooms, lakefront retreat suites with kitchenettes, and cozy log cabins, some with gas fireplaces. . Free WiFi throughout the property.
- Open early May through mid-October only, so reservations go fast and advance booking is strongly recommended!
⭐️ 4.5 of 5 Stars - Jenny Lake Lodge - Click here for Rates and Availability.
The most luxurious place to stay inside Grand Teton National Park, a AAA Four-Diamond resort tucked beneath towering spruces at the foot of the Teton Range! The 37 historic log cabins blend Old West charm with modern comfort, and the Signature Stay package includes gourmet breakfast, a nightly five-course prix fixe dinner, horseback riding, cruiser bicycles, and daily complimentary activities. The Dining Room at Jenny Lake is housed in a 1930s-era log cabin and offers a culinary experience unlike any other found inside a national park. Jenny Lake, its famous hiking trails, and three glacial lakes are steps from your door.
- Open early June through early October, book up to a year in advance!
Jackson Lake Lodge
⭐️ 4.5 of 5 Stars - Jackson Lake Lodge - Click here for Rates and Availability.
Step inside the main lobby and be stopped in your tracks by the iconic 60-foot floor-to-ceiling windows framing a jaw-dropping panoramic view of the Teton Range! This full-service historic resort perched on a bluff above Jackson Lake offers 385 rooms, suites, and cottages, with pet-friendly options available. Amenities include four on-site dining options ranging from the famous Mural Room to the Poolside Cantina, a heated outdoor pool with summer BBQ nights and live music, free WiFi, three gift shops, plus a Native American artifacts and Western art exhibit in the lobby.
- Open mid-May through early October, book up to 12 months in advance!
⭐️ 4.2 of 5 Stars - Headwaters at Flagg Ranch - Click here for Rates and Availability.
The ultimate two-park basecamp, sitting just 2 miles from the south entrance of Yellowstone and minutes from the north border of Grand Teton, all on the banks of the Snake River! Cozy log cabins sleep up to 5 guests, with some positioned right on the river, and premium cabins feature a mini-fridge, microwave, and coffee maker. On-site amenities include Sheffield's Restaurant and Saloon for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, a gift shop, convenience store, gas station, free WiFi, and complimentary campfire s'mores and nature talks.
- Open early June through late September!
⭐️ 4.0 of 5 Stars - Colter Bay Village Cabins - Click here for Rates and Availability.
The most affordable way to sleep inside Grand Teton National Park, with charming historic log cabins sitting right on the northern shores of Jackson Lake! Colteb Bay village features two restaurants, a coffee bar, pizza cafe, grocery store, gift shops, full-service marina, laundry facilities, and a gas station. Free WiFi available at the lodge and cabins.
- Open late May through late September
Lodging near Grand Teton National Park
⭐️ 4.7 of 5 Stars - Four Seasons Resort Jackson Hole - Click here for Rates and Availability.
A Forbes Five Star, AAA Five Diamond ski-in/ski-out luxury resort sitting at the base of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort with direct access to 13 lifts and jaw-dropping Teton views! Rooms and suites feature gas fireplaces, private balconies, and dark wood and natural stone finishes, while the full-service alpine spa offers 16 treatment rooms, a heated outdoor pool, and three hot-spring style outdoor whirlpools. Dining includes the acclaimed Westbank Grill and The Handle Bar slopeside pub from the Michael Mina team. Additional amenities include free WiFi, valet parking, ski concierge, ski rentals, fitness center, Kids Club, game room, complimentary shuttle to Jackson, and over 2,000 pieces of museum-quality art throughout the property. Open year-round.
⭐️ 4.3 of 5 Stars - Fireside Resort - Click here for Rates and Availability.
Jackson Hole's most unique lodging, a collection of LEED-certified modern rustic cabins tucked in the Teton wilderness just off Moose-Wilson Road, only 15 minutes from Grand Teton National Park! All 20 cabins feature a fireplace, full kitchen, separate bedroom and living room, private furnished deck with grill, flat-screen TV, and free WiFi. The resort also offers a communal hot tub, laundry facilities, free parking, and on-site Jeep Grand Cherokee rentals for exploring the parks in style. Pet friendly with doggie beds provided by the fire. Open year-round!
Click on this link or the map below to see additional vacation rentals and lodging options near the park.
Grand Teton National Park Guided Tours
Tetons and Snake River Scenic Float Trip in Jackson Hole
⭐️ Rating: 4.8 out of 5 Stars | ⏳ Tour Length: 3 hours | 🛶Check Rates and Availability
This would be, without a doubt, the tour I would choose! Take a relaxing rafting trip from Jackson Hole, drift down a scenic section of Wyoming's wildlife-laden Snake River, where moose, deer, river otters, and eagles can be seen from your raft. Be sure to bring your camera to photograph any wildlife that appears on the banks, and also capture the stunning landscape extending out from the Tetons.
Grand Teton Wildlife Safari in an enclosed or Open-Air Vehicle
⭐️ Rating: 4.9 out of 5 Stars | ⏳ Tour Length: 4 hours | 🚌Check Rates and Availability
Join a local naturalist and guide for a ride in an open-air safari vehicle (seasonal) on dirt roads and on paved highways within Grand Teton National Park, where you scour the landscape at dawn or dusk for wolves, moose and elk. Look for eagles soaring overhead or deer walking through the woods, and there's even a chance that you can spot a bear roaming near the road. The guides also discusses the areas ecology, history, geology, and culture, and also stops so that you can take photos.
Grand Teton Half-Day Tour
⭐️ Rating: 4.8 out of 5 Stars | ⏳ Tour Length: 4 hours | 🚌Check Rates and Availability
Explore the highlights of Grand Teton National Park from either Jackson or Teton Village. Travel along the Gros Ventre River to the Mormon Row Historic District, Moose Junction, and other places where wildlife roam. Use the provided spotting scope and field glasses to get a close look at the animals like moose, elk, and eagles.
Grand Teton National Park Entrance Fee
Park entrance fees are separate from camping and lodging fees.
Park Entrance Pass - $35.00 Per private vehicle (valid for 1-7 days from the date of purchase)
Park Entrance Pass - Motorcycle - $30.00 Per motorcycle (valid for 1-7 days from the date of purchase)
Per-Person Entrance Pass - $20.00 Visitors 16 years or older who enter on foot, bicycle, or as part of an organized group not involved in a commercial tour.
Annual Park Entrance Pass - $70.00, Admits pass holder and all passengers in a non-commercial vehicle. Valid for one year from the month of purchase.
$25.00 for Commercial Sedan with 1-6 seats and non-commercial groups (16+ persons)
$125.00 for Commercial Van with 7-15 seats
$200.00 for Commercial Mini-Bus with 16-25 seats
$300.00 for Commercial Motor Coach with 26+ seats
Learn more about National Park Passes for parks that have an entrance fee.
$80.00 - For the America the Beautiful/National Park Pass. The pass covers entrance fees to all US National Park Sites and over 2,000 Federal Recreation Fee Sites for an entire year and covers everyone in the car for per-vehicle sites and up to 4 adults for per-person sites.
Buy your pass at this link, and REI will donate 10% of pass proceeds to the National Forest Foundation, National Park Foundation, and the U.S. Endowment for Forestry & Communities.
National Park Free Entrance Days -Mark your calendars with the free entrance days the National Park Service offers for US citizens and residents.
Grand Teton National Park Resources
Grand Teton Wildlife Guide - Check out all of the epic animals you can see in the park and the best places to see them.
Best things to do in Grand Teton - Information on all the best things to do and places to see while in the park.
Mormon Row - Find out more about one of the top sites to see in the park.
Jenny Lake - Complete Guide to exploring Jenny Lake at Grand Teton National Park.
Cunningham Cabin - Complete guide to exploring Cunningham Cabin
Oxbow Bend - Complete Guide to the Oxbow Bend Area
Schwabacher Landing - Complete guide to exploring the Schwabacher Landing Area
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Glacier National Park Camping Guide - Complete Guide to all of Glacier National Park front country campgrounds
Glacier National Park Lodging Guide - Complete Guide to Glacier National Park Lodges
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