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Published: Aug 27, 2020 · This post may contain affiliate links

Colter Bay Campground - Grand Teton National Park {Video}

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. 

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: 

Individual Tent & RV Sites (dry)

  • $38 per night
  • $19 per night for Golden Age/Interagency Senior or Golden Access/Interagency Access campers

Electric/ADA RV Sites

  • $60 per night
  • $30.00 per night for Golden Age/Interagency Senior or Golden Access/Interagency Access campers
    *Please note these are first come first serve sites as well.

Group Sites

  • $31 non-refundable registration fee, and $13 per person per night for group tent sites or $6 per person per night for Golden Age/Interagency Senior campers or Golden Access/Interagency Access campers
  • Group sites require at least 10 guests or more and are mainly for tent camping.  RV accommodations are very limited in group sites.
  • Advance reservations for group sites open on January 2nd of each year and can be made by calling 307-543-3100.

Hiker/Bicyclists Sites

  • $12 per person per night
  • $6 per person per night for Golden Age/Interagency Senior or Golden Access/Interagency Access campers

Payments accepted: 

Reservations: Yes, as of 2021 all sites have reservations. 

Campground Address: 100 Colter Bay Campground Rd, Moran, WY 83013

Latitude/Longitude: 43.9047° N, 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

Are there any First-Come, first-served campsites available?

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 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

Site A6

 

Site A7

 

Site A8

 

Site A9

 

Site A10

 

Site A13

 

Site A15

B - Loop (Sites 29-50)

Site B33

 

Site B35

 

Site B40

 

Site B41

 

Site B45

 

Site B47

E - Loop (Sites 110-125)

Site E110

 

Site E113

 

Site E119

 

Site E120

 

Site E122

 

Site E124

 

Site E125

F - Loop (Sites 126 - 137)

Site F129

 

Site F131

 

Site F135

 

Site F136

G - Loop (Sites 138 - 149)

Site G137

 

Site G138

 

Site G142

 

Site G148

H - Loop (Sites 150 - 166)

Site H152

 

Site H153

 

Site H158

 

Site H162

I - Loop (Sites 167 - 179)

Site I 172

 

Site I 175

L - Loop

Additional 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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