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Jackson Lake and the snowy Teton Range seen from Signal Mountain Campground in late May

Photo thanks to Signal Mountain Lodge

Signal Mountain Campground

Google rating 4.6

A lakeside campground on Jackson Lake with 24 electric sites, short walks to Teton views and Signal Mountain Lodge’s store, restaurants and showers next door, for RVs and trailers up to 30 ft.

Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming · on Jackson Lake at Signal Mountain Lodge

Season

May 8–Oct 11

2026 season; one of the park’s longest

Elevation

About 6,800 ft

On the southeast shore of Jackson Lake

Hookups

Electric (24 sites)

30/50 amp; no water or sewer

Big rigs

Up to 30 ft

Trailers and RVs up to 30 ft

Updated October 12, 2026 · Details checked against the park’s website

Inside Grand Teton National Park

The Signal Mountain experience

Signal Mountain Campground sits on the southeast shore of Jackson Lake, next to Signal Mountain Lodge. Its 80-some sites are spread over three loops in the trees, with 24 electric sites, and the Teton Range rises straight across the water. It takes RVs and trailers up to 30 ft.

Electric sites24 sites with 30 and 50-amp hookups

RVs to 30 ftPull-in and back-in sites; sizes vary a lot

Dump stationDump station, trash and recycling

Showers & laundryToken showers and a laundromat at the lodge

Comfort stationsFlush toilets, sinks and hot water in four buildings

Fire ringsFire ring, picnic table and bear box at every site

General storeGroceries, gas, camping supplies and coffee at the lodge

Restaurants & barSeveral places to eat at Signal Mountain Lodge

LakeshoreShort walks to the beach and big Teton views

Pet friendlyLeashed pets welcome (not on park trails)

Generator-free loopLoop 3 bans generators; loops 1 and 2 allow set hours

What guests say

The campground report card

We don’t recycle other sites’ reviews, but the published scores tell a clear story: campers rave about the lakeside setting and views, and the usual complaints are small, uneven sites for bigger rigs.

How RVers rate it

Category scores from Campendium reviewers, out of 5

Location 4.8 out of 5 On Jackson Lake

Access 4.3 out of 5

Cleanliness 4.8 out of 5

Site quality 4.2 out of 5

Noise 4.6 out of 5

Field notes from RVers

Longest rig RVers report27 ft Jul 2025

Cell signal reportedVerizon 4G/5GT-Mobile 4G/5G

Last reported nightly rate$40 Sep 2026

As reported by Campendium users. Confirm rates, site lengths and policies on Recreation.gov before you go.

Off Teton Park Road on Jackson Lake

Getting there

The campground is on Teton Park Road, about 4 miles south of Jackson Lake Junction and 20 miles north of Moose.

Map: getting to Signal Mountain Campground in Grand Teton National Park, WyomingLocator map of the Jackson Lake area. Signal Mountain Campground is on the southeast shore of Jackson Lake, off Teton Park Road about 4 miles south of Jackson Lake Junction. From Jackson, drive north through Moran Junction to Jackson Lake Junction and turn south on Teton Park Road, or take Teton Park Road north from Moose. From Yellowstone, drive south on US-89/191/287 past Colter Bay. Jackson Lake Lodge is about 10 minutes north.89Jackson LakeJackson Lake LodgeSignal Mountain CampgroundTeton Park Rd · Jackson Lake1 miN

From Jackson and the south: US-26/89/191 north to Moran Junction and on to Jackson Lake Junction, then south on Teton Park Road about 4 miles (or take Teton Park Road north from Moose)From Yellowstone and the north: US-89/191/287 south past Colter Bay to Jackson Lake Junction, then south on Teton Park Road

TETON PARK RD · SIGNAL MOUNTAIN

Set your GPS

Teton Park Rd, Moran, WY 83013

To Jackson Lake Lodge*About 10 min

To Jenny LakeAbout 18 min

To Yellowstone South EntranceAbout 46 min

To Jackson (Town Square)About 50 min

Check in from 12 p.m., out by 11 a.m. Sites are reserved only; you can book same-day on Recreation.gov, but not at the gate.

This is bear country. Keep food, coolers and pet food in your vehicle or the bear box, never at the picnic table.

*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 the drive to Yellowstone are all close by.

Mount Moran rising above the calm Snake River at Oxbow Bend
8 min northeast

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.

Mount Moran framed by the tall lobby windows of Jackson Lake Lodge
10 min northeast

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.

Jenny Lake below the mouth of Cascade Canyon and the Teton peaks
18 min southwest

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.

Old Faithful geyser erupting under a blue evening sky in Yellowstone
1 hr 55 min north

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 Signal Mountain, by drive time.

Campers relaxing beside a travel trailer on a wooded full-hookup site at Colter Bay RV Park
18 min north

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.

A wooded campsite with a picnic table at Colter Bay Campground
18 min north

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.

Aerial view of the Fireside Buffalo Valley RV Park entrance gate with the Buffalo Valley and mountains beyond
21 min east

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 Signal Mountain fits your rig, your dates and your budget, in one place.

Our take: a lakeside campground with some of the best Teton views you can wake up to, electric sites for cold nights and the lodge’s store, showers and restaurants next door. It’s for rigs up to 30 ft and sites vary a lot in size, so pick yours carefully and book early.

Nightly ratesRecreation.gov · 2026 season, checked Oct 12, 2026

Standard site (no hookups)$59 /night

Electric site (30/50 amp)$83 /night

RVers report paying (Sep 2026)$40 /night

Rates are per site before Recreation.gov’s reservation fee and tax. A Campendium user’s $40 report may be an off-season or discounted rate. Recreation.gov also shows a $103 hookup rate that the lodge doesn’t describe; confirm the site type 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) 543-2831.

Typical July afternoon

Colter Bay77°

Phoenix107°

Mountain-cool summers: 30° cooler than Phoenix in July, with frosty mornings possible any month.

4 + 4 points

Is it right for you?

Who it suits, what to consider, and why campers book it.

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3 rate rows

Site types

$59 a night, $83 with electric, plus fees.

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10 details

Rates & policies

Booking, rig length, generators, bears and pets.

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5 questions

Before you book

Questions to ask before you reserve.

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Signal Mountain Campground is run by Signal Mountain Lodge (Forever Resorts) for the National Park Service on Jackson Lake. It suits smaller RVs, vans and trailers whose owners want a lakeside site and Teton views more than space or hookups.

Best for

  • Views: the Teton Range rises across Jackson Lake, a short walk from every loop.
  • Smaller rigs: vans, campers and trailers under 30 ft fit best.
  • Early and late trips: it’s one of the first campgrounds to open and the last to close.
  • Convenience: showers, laundry, a store, gas and restaurants are at the lodge next door.

Consider this

  • No RVs or trailers over 30 ft.
  • Only 24 sites have electric; there are no water or sewer hookups.
  • Sites vary a lot in size and slope.
  • Snow can linger in May and arrive early in October.

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 pull-in or back-in for RVs and trailers up to 30 ft, each with a picnic table, a fire ring and a bear-proof food box. 24 sites in the first loop have 30 and 50-amp electric hookups; there are no water or sewer hookups, but there’s a dump station.

Standard site $59/night

No hookupsUp to 30 ftTent pads at some

Sites in all three loops; loop 3 is generator-free.

Electric site $83/night

24 sites30/50 ampLoop 1

Popular in May and September, when nights are cold.

Shoulder season Same rate

MayLate Sept–OctSnow possible

Signal Mountain opens early and closes late; come prepared for cold weather.

Long stays 14 nights max

Per stay30 nights a yearAll park campgrounds

Stay up to 14 nights here and 30 nights a year across Grand Teton campgrounds.

Nightly$59–$83Plus fees and tax

SeasonMay 8–Oct 112026 operating season

Check-inFrom 12 p.m.Out by 11 a.m.

BookingRecreation.govSame-day bookings online only

Sites per person2 a nightPer customer

Max stay14 nights30 nights a year in the park

Rig lengthUp to 30 ftSizes vary a lot

GeneratorsLoops 1 & 2Set hours; never in loop 3

PaymentCard onlyLodge is electronic payment only

PetsWelcome6-ft leash; no dog runners or pens

Checked against Recreation.gov and signalmountainlodge.com on October 12, 2026. Recreation.gov also lists a $103 hookup rate, but the lodge describes only electric sites, so confirm when you book. For campground questions call (307) 543-2831.

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? Parking pads vary a lot; check the listed length.
  • Is my site electric? Only 24 sites have 30/50-amp power.
  • Which loop am I in? Loop 3 is generator-free; loops 1 and 2 allow set hours.
  • What will my total be? Recreation.gov adds a reservation fee and tax.
  • Do I need a park pass? Yes; the campsite fee doesn’t include the entrance fee.

Know before you go

Frequently asked questions

A few details before you hit the road.

On the southeast shore of Jackson Lake, next to Signal Mountain Lodge on Teton Park Road. It’s about 4 miles south of Jackson Lake Junction and about 50 minutes north of Jackson.

On Recreation.gov, which opens sites on a rolling six-month window and allows same-day reservations online. There are no first-come sites at the gate, and you can reserve up to two sites a night.

The campground takes RVs and trailers up to 30 ft, and parking pads vary a lot in size, so check the listed length of your exact site. Bigger rigs are better off at Colter Bay RV Park or Headwaters.

Only electric: 24 sites in the first loop have 30 and 50-amp hookups. There are no water or sewer hookups, but there’s a dump station and potable water at the comfort stations.

For 2026 Recreation.gov lists $59 a night for a standard site and $83 for an electric site, before fees and tax. You’ll also need a Grand Teton entrance pass ($35 for a private vehicle for 7 days).

Yes, token-operated showers and a laundromat at Signal Mountain Lodge, along with a general store, gas station and restaurants. The lodge takes cards only.

Yes, on a 6-foot leash and never unattended; dog runners and pens aren’t allowed, and pet food must be stored like any other bear attractant. Pets aren’t allowed on park trails.

Season: May 8–Oct 11

Ready to wake up on Jackson Lake?

Walk to the shore for sunrise on the Tetons, grab coffee at the lodge and be at Jenny Lake in 20 minutes. Book on Recreation.gov as early as you can.

or call (307) 543-2831

Thank you to the people behind these photos and this video. Please support them by giving their work a look. Campground photos come from Signal Mountain Lodge, with our thanks, and the National Park Service (public domain). Video: Adventures in Pop Ups 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: Grand Teton Lodge Company (Colter Bay RV Park), Grand Teton Lodge Company (Colter Bay Campground) and Fireside Buffalo Valley RV Park. Review-site logos are trademarks of their owners.

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