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?
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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
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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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