Photo thanks to Fireside Buffalo Valley RV Park
Fireside Buffalo Valley RV Park
A big full-hookup RV park in Buffalo Valley, 5 miles east of Grand Teton’s Moran entrance and about 35 miles from Yellowstone’s South Entrance, with a store, gas, a bar, laundry and showers on site.
Moran, Wyoming · 5 miles east of Grand Teton’s Moran entrance
Season
Seasonal
Confirm dates with the park
Elevation
About 6,800 ft
In Buffalo Valley, east of Moran
Hookups
Full hookups
Water, sewer and 30 or 50 amp
Big rigs
Pull-throughs
Book a site for RV plus tow length
Updated October 12, 2026 · Details checked against the park’s website
Between Grand Teton and Yellowstone
The Fireside Buffalo Valley experience
Fireside Buffalo Valley RV Park (formerly Grand Teton Park RV Resort) is a large full-hookup park in Buffalo Valley, 5 miles east of Grand Teton’s Moran entrance. Sites are mostly pull-throughs on open ground with valley views, and the property has a store, gas station, bar, laundry and showers.
Full hookupsWater, sewer and 30 or 50-amp electric
Pull-through sitesOne RV and one vehicle per site
Restrooms & showersHot showers around the property
Coin laundryOpen to guests 24/7
Convenience storeFirewood, ice, RV supplies, propane refills and souvenirs
Gas & dieselPumps open 24/7
Bar & liquor storeFull-service bar with local spirits
Community fire pitsPlus above-ground personal fire pits allowed
Picnic tablesAt every site
Pet friendlyLeashed pets welcome; waste bags provided
Mountain viewsOpen valley views toward the peaks
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 value the full hookups and the location for both parks, and the common complaints are tight sites and upkeep.
How RVers rate it
Category scores from Campendium reviewers, out of 5
Field notes from RVers
Longest rig RVers report35 ft Oct 2015
Cell signal reportedVerizon 4G/5GAT&T 4G/5G
Last reported nightly rate$100 Jul 2024
As reported by Campendium and RV LIFE users. Reports are a few years old; confirm rates, site lengths and policies with the park before you go.
Off US-26/287 east of Moran
Getting there
The park is on US-26/287 in Buffalo Valley, about 5 miles east of Moran Junction and 36 miles north of Jackson.
From Jackson and Grand Teton: US-26/89/191 north to Moran Junction, then east on US-26/287 about 5 milesFrom Dubois and the east: US-26/287 west over Togwotee Pass into Buffalo Valley
US-26/287 · BUFFALO VALLEY
Set your GPS
17800 US-287, Moran, WY 83013
To Moran Junction*About 7 min
To Oxbow BendAbout 12 min
To Jackson Lake LodgeAbout 19 min
To Jackson (Town Square)About 48 min
Check in from 2 p.m., out by 11 a.m. The park can’t take rigs early or late, and there’s no extra parking; book a site for your RV plus tow vehicle.
This is bear country. Keep grills and coolers in your camper or vehicle when you’re away from the site.
*Drive times are from OpenStreetMap routing and are approximate; summer traffic and wildlife jams can add a lot. Locator map is approximate, not for navigation.
Around Jackson Lake
Around Jackson Lake
Oxbow Bend, Jackson Lake Lodge, Jenny Lake and Yellowstone are all within easy reach.
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 just north of Grand Teton, and Old Faithful is an easy day trip from the north end of the park.
More places to stay
Other parks worth a look
The three closest RV parks and campgrounds to Fireside Buffalo Valley, by drive time.
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.
Video still: Catherine Gregory on YouTube
Spread Creek Dispersed Camping
Free designated Forest Service sites east of the park, with Teton views and a 5-night summer limit.
Photo thanks to Grand Teton Lodge Company
Colter Bay RV Park
The only full-hookup RV park inside Grand Teton, with 112 wooded sites a short walk from Jackson Lake.
Before you book
Plan your stay
Everything that decides whether Fireside Buffalo Valley fits your rig, your dates and your budget, in one place.
Our take: a practical full-hookup base between Grand Teton and Yellowstone, with gas, groceries, a bar and laundry on site and the Moran entrance 5 minutes away. Reviews knock tight sites and upkeep, and the cancellation policy is strict, so read the policies and book the site size you need.
Park ratesReported rate and published policies · checked Oct 12, 2026
RVers report paying (Jul 2024)$100 /night
Deposit at booking100%
Cancellation fee$25
The park doesn’t publish a rate card; book online through its reservation system to see current prices. Payment is taken in full when you book, and there are no refunds for early departures or cancellations within 7 days.
Prices are subject to change at any time and may vary by date, season and availability. For the latest pricing, check the booking page or call (307) 733-1980.
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 what RVers say.
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Site types
Full prepayment; check the booking page for rates.
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Rates & policies
Check-in, cancellation, tents, generators, fires and pets.
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Before you book
Questions to ask before you reserve.
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Fireside Buffalo Valley RV Park is a private park run by Fireside Resorts in Buffalo Valley near Moran, on the road between Grand Teton and Dubois. It suits RVers who want full hookups, easy pull-throughs and services on site close to both national parks.
Best for
- Two-park trips: Grand Teton’s Moran entrance is 5 minutes away and Yellowstone about 45.
- Full hookups: water, sewer and 30 or 50-amp power, which the park campgrounds mostly lack.
- Convenience: gas, diesel, groceries, propane, laundry and a bar on site.
- Hard-sided rigs: pull-through sites with room to unhook.
Consider this
- Reviewers rate site quality and cleanliness low.
- No tents, and soft-sided campers aren’t accepted.
- $25 cancellation fee, and no refunds within 7 days.
- No generators at any time.
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.
Sites are full-hookup pull-throughs (water, sewer and 30 or 50-amp electric) with a picnic table, for one camping unit and one vehicle. You book a site type rather than a specific site, and each site must fit your whole rig.
Full-hookup site Book online
The park’s standard RV site; one RV and one vehicle.
Summer Busiest
Peak season for both parks; sites go fast.
Shoulder season Quieter
Fewer crowds and active wildlife in Buffalo Valley.
RV rentals Ask
Fireside also rents RVs; ask the park for details.
Check-inFrom 2 p.m.Out by 11 a.m.; no early or late
Deposit100%Taken at booking
Cancellation$25 feeNo refund within 7 days
Early departureNo refundFor any reason
TentsNot allowedIncluding on RV sites
Soft-sided RVsNot acceptedAt least 3 hard walls
GeneratorsNot allowedAt any time
Quiet hours10 p.m.–8 a.m.Stay within the fenced property
FiresCommunity pitsAbove-ground pits and propane OK
PetsWelcomeLeashed; never left alone outside
Checked against yellowstonerv.com on October 12, 2026. The park doesn’t publish a rate card; book online for current prices or call (307) 733-1980. There’s always a $25 cancellation fee, and stays canceled within 7 days of arrival aren’t refunded.
Good to know before you pull in
Five things that change your booking
Ask these on the phone before you reserve.
- What will my total be? Ask for the full price with taxes and fees.
- Which site fits my rig? Book for your RV plus tow length; there’s no overflow parking.
- Is my site 30 or 50 amp? Sites have one or the other.
- Can our sites be together? The park doesn’t guarantee adjacent sites.
- Are fire bans in effect? The park follows Teton County and forest fire bans.
Know before you go
Frequently asked questions
A few details before you hit the road.
Season: Seasonal
Ready for a base between two parks?
Hook up in Buffalo Valley, catch sunrise at Oxbow Bend 12 minutes away and fill the tank on your way to Yellowstone. Book direct with Fireside Buffalo Valley for current rates.
Thank you to the people behind these photos and this video. Please support them by giving their work a look. Park photos come from Fireside Buffalo Valley RV Park, with our thanks. Video: coloradotown on YouTube. Nearby photos: 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: Signal Mountain Lodge (Signal Mountain), Catherine Gregory (Spread Creek video still) and Grand Teton Lodge Company (Colter Bay RV Park). Review-site logos are trademarks of their owners.
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