Photo thanks to Grand Teton Lodge Company
Colter Bay RV Park
The only full-hookup RV park inside Grand Teton National Park: 112 sites under the lodgepole pines of Colter Bay Village, a short walk from Jackson Lake and its big views of Mount Moran.
Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming · in Colter Bay Village on Jackson Lake
Season
May 4–Oct 9
2026 season; book 6 months ahead
Elevation
About 6,800 ft
On the east shore of Jackson Lake
Hookups
Full hookups
Water, sewer and 20/30/50 amp
Big rigs
Up to 45 ft
Pull-throughs to 45 ft; back-ins to 30 ft
Updated October 8, 2026 · Details checked against the park’s website
Inside Grand Teton National Park
The Colter Bay RV Park experience
Colter Bay RV Park is the only full-hookup RV park inside Grand Teton National Park. Its 112 sites sit in a lodgepole pine forest in Colter Bay Village, a 5-minute walk from Jackson Lake, the store, the launderette and the visitor center. Sites are wooded with no lake or mountain views; the views are a short stroll away.
Full hookupsWater, sewer and 20/30/50-amp electric at all 112 sites
Pull-throughs to 45 ftMost sites are pull-throughs; back-in sites take rigs to 30 ft
Picnic tablesA table at every site, with water spigots nearby
Restrooms & showersFlush toilets in the park; pay showers at the launderette
LaunderetteCoin laundry in Colter Bay Village
Grocery & general storeGroceries, ice, firewood and camping supplies in the village
RestaurantsColter Bay Village restaurants a short walk away in summer
Lakeshore trailsSwan Lake, Heron Pond and Hermitage Point trails start nearby
Grills allowedGas and charcoal grills are fine; no wood fires at sites
Pet friendlyLeashed pets welcome in the campground (not on park trails)
PropanePropane for sale in Colter Bay Village
Wi-Fi in the villageFree at the restaurants, stores and launderette, not at sites
Visitor center & rangersRanger programs at the Colter Bay Visitor Center
Life at camp
What guests say
The park report card
We don’t recycle other sites’ reviews, but the published scores tell a clear story: RVers love the location and the full hookups inside the park, while the common complaints are tight sites and the price.
How RVers rate it
Category scores from Campendium reviewers, out of 5
Field notes from RVers
Longest rig RVers report43 ft Aug 2019
Cell signal reportedVerizon 4G/5GAT&T 4G/5G
Last reported nightly rate$106 Oct 2026
As reported by Campendium users. One October 2026 report lists a rig of about 50 ft, longer than the park’s 45 ft limit for an RV plus tow vehicle. Confirm rates, site lengths and policies on Recreation.gov before you go.
Off US-89/191/287 at Colter Bay
Getting there
Colter Bay Village is on the east shore of Jackson Lake, off US-89/191/287 about 10 miles northwest of Moran Junction and 40 miles north of Jackson.
From Jackson and the south: US-89/191 north through Moran Junction (or the Teton Park Road through Moose), then west into Colter Bay Village and follow signs to the RV parkFrom Yellowstone and the north: US-89/191/287 south from the South Entrance past Lizard Creek, then west at the Colter Bay junction
US-89/191/287 · COLTER BAY
Set your GPS
100 Colter Bay Campground Rd, Moran, WY 83013
To Jackson Lake Lodge*About 11 min
To Jenny LakeAbout 31 min
To Yellowstone South EntranceAbout 33 min
To Jackson (Town Square)About 1 hr
Check in from 12 p.m., out by 11 a.m. Arriving after the office closes? Your site details are posted on the office door.
This is bear country. Store food, coolers, trash and cooking gear in a hard-sided vehicle or RV, never at the picnic table.
*Drive times are from Google Maps and OpenStreetMap routing and are approximate; summer traffic and wildlife jams can add a lot. Locator map is approximate, not for navigation.
Around Colter Bay
Around Colter Bay
Oxbow Bend, Jackson Lake Lodge, Jenny Lake and Yellowstone’s Old Faithful are all within a day’s easy driving.
Photo thanks to Watts (CC BY 2.0)
Oxbow Bend
The classic Teton photo stop: Mount Moran reflected in a slow bend of the Snake River, with moose, otters and pelicans often in view.
Photo thanks to Zeete (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Jackson Lake Lodge
The historic lodge’s 60-foot lobby windows frame Mount Moran, and the Willow Flats overlook out back is a favorite spot for spotting moose.
Photo thanks to Acroterion (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Jenny Lake
Hike or take the shuttle boat across the lake to Hidden Falls and Inspiration Point, the park’s busiest and most scenic corner.
Photo: National Park Service (public domain)
Old Faithful & Yellowstone
Yellowstone’s South Entrance is about 30 minutes north, and Old Faithful is about an hour and a half away, an easy day trip from Colter Bay.
More places to stay
Other parks worth a look
The three closest RV and campground options to Colter Bay RV Park, by drive time.
Photo thanks to Grand Teton Lodge Company
Colter Bay Campground
The big no-hookup campground in Colter Bay Village, with a free dump station and generator loops.
Photo thanks to Signal Mountain Lodge
Signal Mountain Campground
A lakeside campground on Jackson Lake with electric sites and Teton views, for rigs up to 30 ft.
Photo thanks to Fireside Buffalo Valley RV Park
Fireside Buffalo Valley RV Park
A big full-hookup park in Buffalo Valley, 5 miles east of Grand Teton’s Moran entrance.
Before you book
Plan your stay
Everything that decides whether Colter Bay RV Park fits your rig, your dates and your budget, in one place.
Our take: the only full-hookup RV park inside Grand Teton, with 112 wooded sites a short walk from Jackson Lake, a store, showers and the visitor center, and Yellowstone a half hour north. Sites are snug and shady with no views from the rig, there are no campfires or generators, and it’s pricey, so book the day reservations open and plan to spend your time at the lake.
Nightly ratesRecreation.gov · 2026 season, checked Oct 8, 2026
Pull-through site$127 /night
Back-in site$122 /night
RVers report paying (Oct 2026)$106 /night
Rates are for one RV (towed vehicle included) and up to six people, before tax and the park’s utility fee, which Recreation.gov adds at checkout. Prices are the same all season. The whole stay is paid when you book.
Prices are subject to change at any time and may vary by date, season and availability. For the latest pricing, check the Recreation.gov listing or call (307) 543-3100.
Typical July afternoon
Colter Bay77°
Phoenix107°
Mountain-cool summers: 30° cooler than Phoenix in July, with frosty mornings possible any month.
Is it right for you?
Who it suits, what to consider, and why RVers book it.
Open
Site types
$122–$127 a night all season, plus tax and fees.
Open
Rates & policies
Booking, cancellation, generators, fires, pets and bears.
Open
Before you book
Questions to ask before you reserve.
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Colter Bay RV Park is run by Grand Teton Lodge Company, the park’s concessioner, in Colter Bay Village on Jackson Lake. It’s the only RV park in Grand Teton with water, sewer and electric at every site, and it suits RVers who want full hookups inside the park and are happy to trade elbow room and views for location.
Best for
- Full hookups in the park: water, sewer and 20/30/50-amp power at every site, a rarity inside a national park.
- Walkers: Jackson Lake, the swimming beach, the store, restaurants, launderette and visitor center are all a few minutes on foot.
- Yellowstone and Teton combo trips: the South Entrance is about 30 minutes north and Jenny Lake about 30 minutes south.
- Wildlife watchers: moose, elk and bears roam the Colter Bay area, and the Swan Lake and Heron Pond trails start nearby.
Consider this
- Sites are close together and wooded, with no lake or mountain view from your rig.
- No wood fires and no generators at any time; fire pits are along the lakeshore.
- At $122–$127 a night before tax and fees, it costs more than most RV parks outside the park.
- Reservations open six months ahead on Recreation.gov and summer dates go fast; there are no walk-up sites.
Summer at Colter Bay
Typical July afternoon
77°
Colter Bay
Moran 5WNW (Jackson Lake Dam)
107°
Phoenix
Phoenix Sky Harbor
30 degrees cooler than Phoenix, with nights near 42°. Normal July highs, 1991–2020.
All 112 sites have full hookups (water, sewer and 20/30/50-amp electric), a picnic table and gravel parking for one RV and a tow vehicle. Most are pull-throughs that take up to 45 ft; back-ins take up to 30 ft. Up to six people per site.
Pull-through $127/night
The bulk of the park. Lengths vary by site, so check the listed maximum for yours.
Back-in $122/night
Smaller back-in sites for vans, campers and short trailers.
Shoulder season Same rate
Prices don’t drop, but sites are easier to get in May and after Labor Day. Snow is possible early and late.
Long stays 14 nights max
You can stay up to 14 nights here and 30 nights a year across all Grand Teton campgrounds.
Nightly$122–$127Plus tax and utility fee
SeasonMay 4–Oct 92026; 2027 runs May 3–Oct 10
Check-inFrom 12 p.m.Out by 11 a.m.
BookingRecreation.govUp to 6 months ahead
Cancellation$10 feeDay before or day of: lose first night too
Max stay14 nights30 nights a year in the park
Rig lengthUp to 45 ftBack-in sites 30 ft
GeneratorsNot allowedAt any time
CampfiresNo wood firesGas and charcoal grills OK
PetsWelcome6-ft leash; not on park trails
Checked against Recreation.gov and gtlc.com on October 8, 2026. Rates are set by the concessioner with National Park Service approval and can change; Recreation.gov adds tax and a utility fee at checkout. Bookings are only on Recreation.gov; for park questions call (307) 543-3100. Cancel before the day before arrival and you lose a $10 fee; later, you also lose the first night.
Good to know before you pull in
Five things that change your booking
Ask these on the phone before you reserve.
- Will my rig fit this exact site? Site lengths run from about 26 to 45 ft, so check the site’s listed maximum before you book.
- What will my total be? Recreation.gov shows tax and the utility fee at checkout.
- Is a 50-amp outlet at my site? Power posts offer 20, 30 and 50 amps; confirm if you need 50.
- What’s open when I arrive? Restaurants, the marina and activities open and close on their own dates.
- Do I need a park pass? Yes; the campsite fee doesn’t include the Grand Teton entrance fee.
Know before you go
Frequently asked questions
A few details before you hit the road.
Season: May 4–Oct 9
Ready to wake up next to Jackson Lake?
Plug in under the pines, walk to the lake for sunset over Mount Moran, and drive to Yellowstone or Jenny Lake in about half an hour. Book on Recreation.gov as early as you can.
Thank you to the people behind these photos and this video. Please support them by giving their work a look. Park photos come from Grand Teton Lodge Company, with our thanks, and from the National Park Service (public domain). Video: Jinks Adventures on YouTube. Area photos via Wikimedia Commons: Hansueli Krapf (Jackson Lake at Colter Bay; CC BY-SA 4.0), Watts (Oxbow Bend; CC BY 2.0), Zeete (Jackson Lake Lodge; CC BY-SA 4.0), Acroterion (Jenny Lake; CC BY-SA 4.0) and Jacob W. Frank, National Park Service (Old Faithful; public domain); the images were resized or cropped. Other-park photos: Grand Teton Lodge Company (Colter Bay Campground), Signal Mountain Lodge (Signal Mountain) and Fireside Buffalo Valley RV Park. Review-site logos are trademarks of their owners.
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