Located in Grand Teton National Park, you can't go wrong camping in Colter Bay Campground. The campground is a short walk to the visitor center and Colter Bay Village.
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Colter Bay Campground
It can get a bit confusing because there is a Colter Bay Campground and a Colter Bay RV Park right nearby.
Colter Bay Campground is for tent and dry RV camping. No hookups.
Colter Bay RV Park is for RV camping with water, sewage, and electricity hookups. No tents allowed.
Colter Bay Village nearby includes a grocery store, laundry and showers, and restaurant. The campground is near Jackson Lake.
Colter Bay Campground is run and managed by the Grand Teton Lodge Company.
Season: May - September
Number of Sites: 335 sites, 11 group sites, 13 electric hookup sites
Location in the park: 25 miles north of Moose, Close to Jackson Lake
Campsite cost: Make sure to check with the park for the most up-to-date camping fees
Reservations: Yes, reservations can be made online at recreation.gov
Campground Address: 100 Colter Bay Campground Rd, Moran, WY 83013
Latitude/Longitude:
Latitude: 43.9047° N
Longitude: 110.6408° W
Elevation: 6,831 feet
Accessible Sites: 13 electric accessible sites.
Pets Allowed: Yes, Please review Campground & National Park Pet Regulations.
Colter Bay Campground Reservations
Are campground Reservations Available? Yes
Phone Number? 1-877-444-6777
Online? Recreation.gov
How Far Ahead can you make a reservation? Individual sites at this campground operate on a 6-month rolling basis
Colter Bay Campground Amenities
Flush Toilets: Yes, there are 22 restrooms with running water in the campground.
Showers: Yes, Showers and coin-operated laundry services are available for an additional fee at the Colter Bay Launderette
Laundry: Launderette is available next to the general store.
Payphone:
Is wifi available? Yes, hot spots are available at the Ranch House Restaurant, Café Court Pizzeria, the General Store, Marina, and the Launderette.
Is cellular Phone Service Available? No
Is camp host available on site? Yes
Is firewood available for purchase? Yes, at the general store.
Church services: Interdenominational church services are held each Sunday in the Amphitheater.
Amenities at each campsite:
Firepit in the site? Yes
Picnic Table in the site? Yes
Bear Box in site/area? Yes, Bear boxes are available for most tent sites.
Potable Water? Yes
RV Camping at Colter Bay Campground
RV Length: up to 45 ft. length motor homes or trailers.
Dump Station: There is a complimentary RV dump station and potable water filling station available to guests
Generators: Generators are only permitted in loops H, J, K, M, and O between the hours of 8 am and 10 pm
Hookups: There are 13 electric hookup sites
Group Camp Sites
Group sites require at least 10 guests or more and are mainly for tent camping. RV accommodations are very limited in group sites.
Reservations for group sites open on January 2nd of each year and can be made by calling 307-543-3100.
Colter Bay Campground Regulations
The maximum number of people in a campsite: Maximum 6 persons per site
The number of cars per campsite: Tent sites allow for up to two tents and two vehicles. RV sites allow for one RV (tow included) only. (For reference, 2 motorcycles = 1 vehicle)
Check-in Time: check-in any time of day that there is an unoccupied site.
Checkout time: 11 AM.
Quiet Hours: Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
Maximum Stay: 14 nights and the maximum cumulative stay between all park campgrounds is 30 nights.
Colter Bay Campground Map
Colter Bay Campground Photos
A - Loop (Sites 1-28)
Site A4
B - Loop (Sites 29-50)
E - Loop (Sites 110-125)
F - Loop (Sites 126 - 137)
G - Loop (Sites 138 - 149)
H - Loop (Sites 150 - 166)
I - Loop (Sites 167 - 179)
Additional Grand Teton National Park Information & Resources
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.
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.
- Open early May through mid-October only, so reservations go fast and advance booking is strongly recommended!
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.
⭐️ 4.5 of 5 Stars - Jenny Lake Lodge - Click here for Rates and Availability.
- Open early June through early October, book up to a year in advance!
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.
⭐️ 4.5 of 5 Stars - Jackson Lake Lodge - Click here for Rates and Availability.
- Open mid-May through early October, book up to 12 months in advance!
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.
⭐️ 4.2 of 5 Stars - Headwaters at Flagg Ranch - Click here for Rates and Availability.
- Open early June through late September!
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.
⭐️ 4.0 of 5 Stars - Colter Bay Village Cabins - Click here for Rates and Availability.
- Open late May through late September
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.
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 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/Yellowstone Resources
Jackson Lake Lodge - Room photo and video, find out what it is like to stay at this great lodge.
Yellowstone Camping Guide - Breakdown of every campground in Yellowstone with site photos, reservations and more.
Top things to do in Yellowstone - All the things you don't want to miss during your trip.
Grand Teton Wildlife - the must-visit places to see great wildlife in the park.
Wyoming National Park - Check out the other great parks you can visit in Wyoming
Grand Teton Camping Guide - Check out all of the campgrounds in Grand Teton.
John D. Rockefeller National Parkway - learn more about the parkway you travel between Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Park.
Yellowstone Vacation Guide - Everything you need to know to plan a great visit.
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