Colter Bay Campground
Closed for the season. The campground typically opens mid-May and operates through late September. Reservations are available on Recreation.gov up to six months in advance.
Air Quality Alert issued August 5 at 11:07AM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
The following message is transmitted on behalf of the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, and the Wyoming Department of Health. * WHAT...Air Quality Alert for Wildfire Smoke. * WHERE...All of central and western Wyoming. * WHEN...11 AM MDT Wednesday to 11 AM MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Smoke from western United States wildfires continues to be observed across much of western and central Wyoming. The smoke is limiting visibilities at times. HEALTH INFORMATION...The Wyoming Department of Health recommends that the elderly, young children, and individuals with respiratory problems avoid excessive physical exertion and minimize outdoor activities during this time. Wildfire smoke is made up of a variety of pollutants, including particulate matter and ozone, which can cause respiratory health effects. Although these people are most susceptible to health impacts, the Department of Health also advises that everyone should avoid prolonged exposure to poor air quality conditions. CURRENT CONDITIONS...The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division offers near real-time air quality data for Wyoming's monitoring stations and health effects information to help the public interpret current conditions. Current air quality conditions across the state of Wyoming can be found at http://www.wyvisnet.com/.
About
Colter Bay Campground is one of the largest campgrounds in Grand Teton National Park, set within a lodgepole pine forest just a short stroll from Jackson Lake. The campground offers 324 individual campsites, 10 large group sites, 10 hiker-bicyclist sites, and 13 electric-only ADA-accessible sites. All sites include a picnic table, fire pit with metal grate, and most have bear-proof food storage lockers. RVs and trailers up to 45 feet are accommodated with a mix of back-in and pull-through gravel spaces. Colter Bay Village serves as a full-service hub with a visitor center featuring the David T. Vernon Indian artifacts collection, restaurants, grocery store, gift shop, marina with boat rentals, and horse corrals. Showers and laundry facilities are available at the Colter Bay Launderette for an additional fee. The campground provides flush toilets, potable water, and a complimentary RV dump station. WiFi is available at select village locations. The area offers extensive recreation including hiking trails to Swan Lake, Heron Pond, and Hermitage Point, as well as kayaking, canoeing, fishing, lake cruises, and horseback riding. Wildlife is abundant, with black bears, grizzly bears, moose, elk, and deer frequently observed. Proper food storage is required at all times.
Directions
From Jackson, head north on US 26/89/191 and turn left at Moran Junction. Continue north on US 89/191/287 for 10 miles to Colter Bay Junction, turn left and follow signs. From Yellowstone, head south on US 89/191/287 for 20 miles, turn right at Colter Bay Junction.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | Yes |
| Price | $2 - $89 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 99ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 50ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| GTLCreservations@vailresorts.com | |
| Phone | +1 (307) 543-2811 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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