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Colter Bay RV Park

Colter Bay RV Park is the only campground inside Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, with full hookups. It sits inside Colter Bay Village on the east shore of Jackson Lake, roughly halfway between Moose and Yellowstone's South Entrance, and it suits big-rig travelers who need sewer and power under the Tetons, families who want a marina, restaurants, store, showers and laundry within a few minutes' walk, and anyone staging for Yellowstone's southern loop about 20 miles north.

Why RVers stay here

Colter Bay RV Park is the only campground inside Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, with full hookups. It sits inside Colter Bay Village on the east shore of Jackson Lake, roughly halfway between Moose and Yellowstone's South Entrance, and it suits big-rig travelers who need sewer and power under the Tetons, families who want a marina, restaurants, store, showers and laundry within a few minutes' walk, and anyone staging for Yellowstone's southern loop about 20 miles north.

There are 112 full-hookup sites with water, sewer and 20/30/50-amp electric: 102 pull-throughs with a 45-foot total combined maximum and 10 to 12 back-ins limited to 30 feet combined. Booking is on Recreation.gov only, on a rolling six-month window; the operator does not publish rates, so check the listing. The season runs early May to early October, check-in is noon and checkout 11 a.m. Generators are banned at all times, wood fires are prohibited (gas and charcoal grills are fine), and grizzly-country food storage applies. The trade-off is ambiance: the sites are in a lodgepole flat behind the village, close together with no fire rings, and the Teton view is from the marina and beach rather than your dinette.

  • The only full-hookup campground inside Grand Teton, with water, sewer and 20/30/50 amp at every site
  • 102 true pull-throughs taking 45 feet total combined, so a 40-foot motorhome and toad stay hitched
  • Marina, visitor center, grocery store, restaurants, showers and laundry a few minutes' walk away
  • About 20 miles from Yellowstone's South Entrance for day trips to West Thumb and Old Faithful
  • Jackson Lake, the Lakeshore Trail and Oxbow Bend close at hand
  • !Not on the lakeshore; sites are close together in a lodgepole flat with no fire rings and no Teton view from the pad
  • !No generators at any time and no wood fires; showers and laundry cost extra in the village
  • !Sells out first among Grand Teton campgrounds; back-in sites cap at 30 feet combined

What our guides say about Colter Bay RV Park

Excerpts from the RV Parks Guide articles that cover this campground. Each links to the full guide.

Our verdict

Book it if you need hookups for a big rig under the Tetons or want village conveniences for a family trip; skip it if you came for solitude, a campfire and a lake view, where Signal Mountain, Lizard Creek or Gros Ventre suit better.

Colter Bay RV Park: frequently asked questions

Does Colter Bay RV Park have full hookups?

Yes. All 112 sites have water, sewer and 20/30/50-amp electric. It is the only full-hookup campground inside Grand Teton National Park proper; Headwaters at Flagg Ranch is the other hookup option in the same reservation system.

How much does Colter Bay RV Park cost per night?

The operator and NPS do not publish nightly rates; they appear on the Recreation.gov listing when you search your dates.

What is the max RV length at Colter Bay RV Park?

45 feet total combined length on the 102 pull-through sites and 30 feet combined on the 10 to 12 back-in sites. Total combined means motorhome plus toad or truck plus trailer, so enter your true length.

How do you book Colter Bay RV Park?

On Recreation.gov only, on a rolling six-month window; the lodge company cannot book camping through its own site. Watch for cancellations the week before your dates, and keep Colter Bay Campground or Headwaters as a fallback.

Is Colter Bay RV Park open year-round?

No. The operator describes the season as early May to early October; exact dates appear on the Recreation.gov calendar.

Are generators allowed at Colter Bay RV Park?

No, generator use is not permitted at any time, and wood fires are prohibited. Gas and charcoal grills are allowed if cleaned afterward.

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