Moran, WY
Colter Bay Campground
Colter Bay Campground in Grand Teton National Park is a massive, reservable facility with 338 individual sites, 12 group areas, and specialized options for hikers, bicyclists, and ADA visitors—no permit draw required.
The campground sits among lodgepole pines near Jackson Lake and operates mid-May through late-September. Tent camping and dry RV camping are both available; if you need full hookups, Colter Bay RV Park is the dedicated alternative, while generator loops in sectors H, J, K, M, and O serve those with equipment.
Colter Bay Village anchors this hub of Grand Teton National Park, where nearby options like Jenny Lake Campground, Signal Mountain Campground, and Lizard Creek Campground offer additional sites across the park. For backcountry trips, Grand Teton National Park Backcountry Permits cover wilderness access.
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Do I need a permit to camp at Colter Bay Campground?
No permit is required to camp at Colter Bay Campground. You only need to make a reservation in advance through the standard reservation system.
What types of campsites are available at Colter Bay?
Colter Bay offers 338 individual campsites, 12 large group sites, 10 hiker-bicyclist sites, and 13 electric-only ADA-accessible sites. The campground accommodates both tent camping and dry RV camping, though full hookup RV sites are available separately at Colter Bay RV Park.
When is Colter Bay Campground open?
Colter Bay Campground is open from mid-May to late-September.
Which loops allow generators at Colter Bay?
Generator use is permitted in loops H, J, K, M, and O.
What is the setting like at Colter Bay Campground?
The campground is set amidst towering lodgepole pines with Jackson Lake a short stroll away. Located at Colter Bay Village in Grand Teton National Park, it offers a scenic forest setting near the water.