Grand Teton National Park
PO Drawer 170
Moose WY 83012-0170, (307) 739-3300
Special Topics: Early Explorers � Endangered Species � Glaciers �
Mountains � Wildflowers � Westward Expansion �
Recreation Activities: Auto Touring � Biking � Boating � Camping �
Climbing � Fishing � Hiking � Horseback Riding � Wildlife Viewing
Camping Areas
Colter Bay Campground
Open May to September
Phone (800) 628-9988
Details
25 miles north of Moose, with 350 sites, 11 group sites, trailer dump station,
showers, and laundry nearby. Fills about noon. Colter Bay is a wooded campground
with larger sites and easier access if you are traveling with a camper, trailer,
or RV. Close to Jackson Lake with plenty to do close by.
Flagg Ranch Campground
Open May to September
Phone (800) 443-2311
Details
Concession operated, located in the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway,
just south of Yellowstone National Park's south boundary and five miles north of
Grand Teton National Park. 175 sites in the spruce-fir forest. Call for
reservations for both trailer sites and tent sites.
Gros Ventre Campground
Open May to October
Phone (800) 628-9988
Details
11.5 miles south and east of Moose, with 360 sites, 5 groups sites, and a
trailer dump station. Generally fills in the evening, if at all. The campground
lies along the Gros Ventre River with a mix of sites in sagebrush, beneath
cottonwoods and adjacent to but a short distance from the river. If you are
arriving in the afternoon of a busy day, just pull in. Seek a better site the
next morning.
Jenny Lake Campground
Open May to September
Phone (800) 628-9988
Details
8 miles north of Moose, 51 sites, tents only. This is the park's most popular
campground and is generally full by 8 a.m. Sites are in among the evergreens and
glacial boulders a short distance from Jenny Lake. Only one vehicle, less than
14 feet long, is permitted per site. Trailers are prohibited.
Lizard Creek Campground
Open June to September
Phone (800) 672-6012
Details
At the north end of Grand Teton National Park, about 32 miles north of Moose,
has 60 sites and fills by about 2:00 p.m. A less heavily developed campground
with sites in the spruce and fir forest. One side of the campgound is adjacent
to and slightly above Jackson Lake. Vehicle size limited to 30 feet.
Signal Mountain Campground
Open May to October
Phone (800) 672-6012
Details
16 miles north of Jenny Lake, 81 sites, and a trailer dump station. Fills by
about 10 a.m. Signal Mountain offers a mix of spruce and fir trees, hillsides,
and lake and mountain views. Adjacent to Signal Mountain Lodge and marina with a
campstore and amenities close by. Sites are generally small and intimate.
Vehicles size limited to 30 feet.
Lodging Options
American Alpine Club Climber's Ranch
Open June to Sept
Phone (307) 733-7271
Details
Dormitory accommodations, cooking area, and showers for climbers. No pets
allowed. Ten dollars per night.
Colter Bay Cabins
Open May to September
Phone (800) 628-9988
Details
Located by the shores of Jackson Lake, Colter Bay offers a variety of units,
from 208 snug log cabins to several tent-cabins. Call for reservations and
descriptions. Nearby activities include horseback riding and marina.
Dornan's Spur Ranch Cabins
Open All Year
Phone (307) 733-2522
Details
Log cabins located on the Snake River. Year-round availability, fully equipped
kitchens, hand-crafted lodgepole furnishings. (Not a park concessioner.)
Flagg Ranch Resort
Open May to October
Phone (800) 443-2311
Details
Log style lodging units with two queen beds or one king bed. Detached lodge with
dining, gifts, beverages and a store. Central to both Yellowstone and Grand
Teton. Horseback riding, fishing, and floating available. Open mid-December to
mid-March for winter.
Jackson Lake Lodge
Open May to September
Phone (800) 628-9988
Details
A full-service resort hotel located in the heart of Grand Teton National Park.
348 guest cottage rooms, 37 guest rooms in main lodge. Rooms have two double
beds. Conference facilities available. Activities include floating and horseback
riding.
Jenny Lake Lodge
Open June to October
Phone (800) 628-9988
Details
A uniquely rustic yet luxurious vacation setting. 37 adjoining cabins nestle in
the seclusion of the surrounding forest. Located adjacent to Jenny and String
Lakes. Modified American plan.
Signal Mountain Lodge
Open May to October
Phone (307) 543-2831
Details
Lakefront apartments with kitchenettes. Log cabins, some with fireplaces. Motel
units. Meeting and banquet facilities available. Located beside Jackson Lake
with marina adjacent. Other activities include float trips, guided lake fishing,
and canoe and boat rentals.
Triangle X Ranch
Open May to Oct and December to March
Phone (307) 733-2183
Details
A dude ranch, with arrangements weekly on the American Plan. Enjoy horseback
riding, hikes, float trips, western cookouts, meals, fishing, dancing and other
western ranch activities.Additional Information
Car
From Salt Lake City, Utah (approximately 275 miles):
I-15 to Idaho Falls. Highway 26 to Swan Valley. Highway 31 over Pine Creek Pass
to Victor. Highway 22 over Teton Pass, through Wilson to Jackson. If you would
like to avoid the 10% grade of Teton Pass, take Highway 26 from Idaho Falls to
Swan Valley. Continue on Highway 26 to Alpine Junction. Highway 26/89 to Hoback
Junction. Highway 26/89/191 to Jackson.
I-80 to Evanston. Highway 89/16 to Woodruff, Randolph, and Sage Creek Junction.
Highway 30/89 to Cokeville and then Border. Continue on Highway 89 to Afton, and
then to Alpine Junction. Highway 26/89 to Hoback Junction. Highway 26/89/191 to
Jackson.
From Denver, Colorado (approximately 550 miles):
I-25N to Cheyenne. I-80W through Laramie to Rock Springs. Highway 191 North
through Pinedale. Highway 191/189 to Hoback Junction. Highway 191 to Jackson. or
I-25N to Fort Collins, Highway 287 North to Laramie. I-80W to Rawlins. Highway
287 to Muddy Gap Junction. Continue on Highway 287 to Jeffrey City, Lander, Fort
Washakie, Crowheart, and Dubois. Highway 287/26 over Togwotee Pass to Moran.
Highway 26/89/191 to Jackson.
Public Transportation
Public transportation is available; visit www.jacksonholebus.com for more
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