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BroncoUp
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Mar 28, 2014

Grand Tetons experience anyone?

Would love to hear peoples feedback on Camping at the Grand Tetons. Of course I already have my 2014 schedule filled for camping, but would love to know in advance what I need to do for 2015. Looks like you can only book 6 months out?

I also see (from the website) places where it says "Campsites are available on a first come basis", but driving from Oregon to Wyoming without a "reservation" doesn't sound like a fun and safe trip since I will be speeding and bypassing bladder warnings to beat the other trailers and RVs. lol

So any early advice from previous GT experiences would be great.

FYI..got a 35' Trailer, so I know I am already limited in sites to stay in.

Thanks for your input. (I know I could ask them, but I want the "real experience", not the scripted answers you get from reservation lines)

14 Replies

  • For staying inside the park, Colter Bay and Gros Ventre are your choices.
    Colter Bay has two types: park campground or concession run campground. you can make a reservation at the concession run campground and it has hookups. the park campground has a dump station and water and flush toilets.
    I personally do not like Colter Bay because it is in a forest without views of the lake or anything but trees and campers. But that's just me. :)
    Gros Ventre is bigger and well shaded but has more open with views of the mountains. It has water and dump station and toilets and is close to Jackson which we like. There are many sites you can fit into.
    On both places, try to arrive on Tuesday, Weds, or Thursday, in mid morning to early afternoon.
    Generally, you will not need a/c. You are allowed to run your genny from 8a.m. to 8p.m. and they hold you to that pretty tight.
  • We have done first come at both Colter Bay Camp Ground and Gros Ventre Campground in June without any problems. I like Gros Ventre Campground the best.
    If this is your first trip to the Tetons, I would advise at least a week.
  • My family and I camped at Gros Ventre campground. Awesome views of the Teton range and an occasional elk. We would go back in a heartbeat. Btw we were there in July. Easy access.
  • We stayed at Colter Bay Campground in mid Sep 2011 after working at Yellowstone. We did walk-in but had checked to see if they were busy then. The loop we were on was one way with sites on both sides of the road - we have a 37' travel trailer and chose one with the right orientation and size for our 3 slides.

    It was easy to bike ride around to the sites.