Jenny Lake Campground - Grand Teton National Park {Video}

Located in the heart of Grand Teton National Park within walking distance of Jenny Lake you can't go wrong planning a stay at the Jenny Lake Campground.

This campground is super popular!!! During the summer the Jenny Lake Campground can fill well before 9 am.

You will want to plan to arrive early to grab a spot.  

Jenny Lake Campground

Jenny Lake Campground does not allow trailers, campers, or generators.  The site is for tents only. Vehicles cannot be over 8-feet high or 14 feet long.

The campground is close to the Jenny Lake Visitor Center and offers easy access to the lake. 

This campground is one of the most popular Grand Teton Campgrounds! This is bear country so you will want to make sure you are making sure there is no food left out.

Each campsite has bear boxes and they need to be used!!! We heard of multiple bear sightings all over the park while we were there. 

Season: Early to Mid -May to late September. It depends on the weather. 

Number of Sites:   49 individual tent campsites and 10 sites designated for hikers and bicyclists.

Location in the park: Next to Jenny Lake 

Campsite cost: 

Individual Tent Sites

• $29 per night
• $14.50 per night for Golden Age/Interagency Senior or Golden Access/Interagency Access campers

Hiker/Bicyclist Sites

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

One thing to note is a campground host must see your golden age/senior pass to apply the discount. 

Payments accepted: Cash and check only 

Reservations: No, All individual campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

June through September the campground typically fills daily by 9 AM or earlier.

Campground Address: Teton Park Rd, Moose, WY 83012

Latitude/Longitude:

Elevation: 6,783 feet 

Accessible Sites: There are three accessible sites within the campground (Sites 3, 5 and 6)

Pets Allowed:  Yes, Please review Campground & National Park Pet Regulations.

Jenny Lake Campground Reservations

Are campground Reservations Available? No, First come first served 

First Come, First Served? Yes

The campground opens at 8 am. You will need to line up starting near the white easel. 

The campground host will figure out how many sites are open and compare it to the number of cars in line. The cars that are first will receive a fee envelope and be told to enter the campground.

You will need to look for a green open sign on the campsites. There may still be people in the campsite. You will be able to mark that it is occupied but not take occupation of the site until later in the day.

Make sure to fill out the fee envelope and drop it off with your payment into the fee box. 

Jenny Lake Campground Amenities

Each campsite has a picnic table, a fire pit, and nearby flush toilets and food storage. 

Flush Toilets: Yes

Showers: There are no shower facilities on site. Showers are located in the town of Jackson or the Colter Bay Village. 

Payphone: Yes, near the front entrance

Is wifi available?  No

Is cellular Phone Service Available? No

Is camp host available on site? Yes

Is firewood available for purchase? Firewood is available at the Jenny Lake Store and at local stores. They also sell ice and camping supplies. 

Amenities at each campsite:

Firepit in the site? Yes

Picnic Table in the site? Yes

Bear Box in site/area? Yes

Potable Water? Yes

There are recycling stations located at the entrance to each camping loop. 

RV Camping at Jenny Lake Campground

Jenny Lake Campground is a tent-only campground 

 

How to get to Jenny Lake Campground

Jenny Lake Campground is located off of Teton Park Road approximately  8-miles from Moose, Wyoming. 

Jenny Lake Campground Campground Regulations

The maximum number of people in a campsite:  Maximum 6 persons per site

The number of cars per campsite:

No trailers, campers, or generators are allowed and vehicles cannot be over 8-feet high or 14 feet long. The maximum allowed per site is two tents, one vehicle, and six guests. (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 6:00 a.m.

Maximum Stay: Maximum stay permitted at Jenny Lake Campground is 7 nights, and the maximum cumulative stay between all park campgrounds is 30 nights.

Don't forget to pack

Earplugs - Especially if you are in a tent you may get a lot of noise.

Bug spray 

Camp Chairs

Tarp

Food containers

Coleman Stove

Fire Starter

Water Jug 

Smores Kit

Camping Games 

Jenny Lake Campground Map

Jenny Lake Campground Photos

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Things to do near Jenny Lake Campground

Backcountry Hiking - Many of the park's premier backcountry hikes start near the campground.  Within 5 miles of the campground, there are four trailheads offering hikes from easy to strenuous. 

Biking - The multi-use biking path leaves from south Jenny Lake and travels eight miles south along the base of the Teton Range to Moose.

Boating - You can rent a boat from Jenny Lake Boating or bring your own boat. You will need to get a boat permit. 

Fishing - Fishing is allowed from the shoreline or on a boat. There are three species of trout in the lake. You will need to purchase a Wyoming fishing license at marinas and tackle shops.

Jenny Lake Visitor Center - The visitor center has interpretive exhibits, maps, and information on the park. 

Swimming - The water is not warm but you can take a dip or swim in Jenny Lake. 

Wildlife Viewing - This is a great area to look for bears, moose, and other Grand Teton Wildlife. 

 

Additional Grand Teton/Yellowstone Resources

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Grand Teton Travel Tips - Tips for making the most of your time in Grand Teton

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. 

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.