Hi all: Searching for some ideas for full h/u campgrounds in or near Jackson, WY. We would like a base near GTNP to explore for a few days before heading to Fishing Bridge in Y'Stone. There doesn't appear to be many on the web. Ideas?

We stayed at Grand Teton Park RV Resort.17800 U.S. 287Moran, WY(307) 733-1980It is east of Moran.We were only interested in full hookups. Fuel was expensive. Least expensive fuel was on south side of Jackson.We enjoyed eating at Merry Piglets Mexican Food in Jackson.Pat

The Virginian Motel in downtown Jackson has a RV park... Very expensive, but the restaurant has a great breakfast.. For those familiar with Bubba's Restaurant, they have moved to a new building across the street and the food is not as good as it was in the old rustic place.There is a KOA south of town, not real nice and very expensive..There is also a RV park outside the north entrance in Moran, not the most elegant park and it gets mixed reviews, but I stayed there and it was OK. I was in a Class B and the water and electricity worked and they have wifi. I didn't care about the amenities that much because I was in one of the two parks every day. It was a place to sleep.

Colter Bay Village is the best one for touring Grand Teton Nat'l Park.Others are: Grand Teton Park RV in Moran - not good reviews...and Headwaters (formerly Flagg Ranch) - which used to get bad reviews because of electric problems and muddy sites.Here's a link to the ones in Jackson itself and they're not in a nice Teton setting as Colter Bay Village. They're parking lots.Jackson, WY RV PARK REVIEWSNote that any of the above full hookup parks are extremely expensive. Do you really need hookups?With our 40' motorhome we always stay in Gros Ventre Campground (our favorite) in the park or at Colter Bay Campground in the park and right next door to Colter Bay Village RV Park. Both have 300 attractive sites and no reservations. We've never had a problem getting a site in those two. They both have dump stations.Have a good trip!

We spent 2 weeks at Gros Ventre Campground, but its a simple boondocking campground and while there we had 4 bull moose bed down about 100 yards from our campsite for two nights and a few days later a cow moose with twins was less than 50 yards from our site. We did stay at the Head Waters CG,reserve and even with the America the Beautiful pass its expensive. Coulter Bay was booked up, and they were doing some electrical work and had a section close last Sept. If one of you is over 62 you can get the ATB pass at any NP entrance and it will save you a ton of money. Also if you choose one of the full hookup CG make advanced reservations, cause they have the only game in town!

Colter Bay remains one of our favorite campgrounds in the entire country. We made an easy day trip up to Yellowstone. Let me be clear, this was not our primary visit to Yellowstone, but just to say we did make a day visit there from Colter Bay.

Colter Bay Village RV - the only kid in town? | Good Sam Community

soricobob
Explorer
Apr 10, 2014
Colter Bay is not only the nicest camping place in the area, but it is among the top 5 in the U.S. If I were you I would plan my trip around what dates I could get in there!
grampscamper
Explorer
Apr 10, 2014
I would agree with others. Colter Bay is a great campground. The best campground store we've ever seen. Very convenient location with awesome scenery.
One of my favorites.
Jim_Shoe
Explorer
Apr 10, 2014
2gypsies,
Yes, I do need FHUs for medical reasons. At least 30A, but I prefer FHUs. What possible business is it of yours? You aren't paying for it.
sidney
Explorer
Apr 10, 2014
We have a 36' 5th wheel... can the surrounding NFS parks outside of the NP accommodate large RVs?
kknowlton
Explorer II
Apr 10, 2014
We had no issues with Colter Bay, other than the pine needles all over the inside of the trailer. Still finding them after 5 years. Kinda brings back memories.

Probably makes it smell nice too. :)

Having driven by all of the private (hookup) parks mentioned, Colter Bay would definitely be our choice. In the future we may get a generator, which would allow us to consider the no-hookup NPS/NFS parks for more than a couple nights. To the OP - there really aren't a lot of RV-friendly CGs in GTNP and Jackson. Somewhat surprising, considering its popularity, but a lot of folks just make a day trip to the Tetons from Yellowstone. That may be part of the reason.
Bob___Ann
Explorer
Apr 10, 2014
We really enjoyed Colter Bay two years ago. Great location and good restaurant and grocery store on property.
mosseater
Explorer II
Apr 09, 2014
We had no issues with Colter Bay, other than the pine needles all over the inside of the trailer. Still finding them after 5 years. Kinda brings back memories.
padredw
Nomad
Apr 09, 2014
Colter Bay remains one of our favorite campgrounds in the entire country. We made an easy day trip up to Yellowstone. Let me be clear, this was not our primary visit to Yellowstone, but just to say we did make a day visit there from Colter Bay.
GopherBroke
Explorer
Apr 09, 2014
We spent 2 weeks at Gros Ventre Campground, but its a simple boondocking campground and while there we had 4 bull moose bed down about 100 yards from our campsite for two nights and a few days later a cow moose with twins was less than 50 yards from our site. We did stay at the Head Waters CG,reserve and even with the America the Beautiful pass its expensive. Coulter Bay was booked up, and they were doing some electrical work and had a section close last Sept. If one of you is over 62 you can get the ATB pass at any NP entrance and it will save you a ton of money. Also if you choose one of the full hookup CG make advanced reservations, cause they have the only game in town!
2gypsies1
Explorer III
Apr 09, 2014
Colter Bay Village is the best one for touring Grand Teton Nat'l Park.

Others are: Grand Teton Park RV in Moran - not good reviews

...and Headwaters (formerly Flagg Ranch) - which used to get bad reviews because of electric problems and muddy sites.

Here's a link to the ones in Jackson itself and they're not in a nice Teton setting as Colter Bay Village. They're parking lots.

Jackson, WY RV PARK REVIEWS

Note that any of the above full hookup parks are extremely expensive. Do you really need hookups?

With our 40' motorhome we always stay in Gros Ventre Campground (our favorite) in the park or at Colter Bay Campground in the park and right next door to Colter Bay Village RV Park. Both have 300 attractive sites and no reservations. We've never had a problem getting a site in those two. They both have dump stations.

Have a good trip!