Gros Ventre Campground
43.6159, -110.6659 · Park boundary: National Park Service
The park's largest campground is in the southeast part of the park, closest to the town of Jackson. Sagebrush and grasses cover the campground as cottonwoods and blue spruce rise above. The Gros Ventre River is a short stroll away. Some sites offer views of the Grand Teton and Blacktail Butte. Wildlife including bison, moose and mule deer frequent the area.
- Every day
- All Day
Summer Season - the campground fills during the peak season.
- Closed · Oct 10, 2026 – Apr 26, 2027 · Closed
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
Campsites are reservable on Recreation.gov. Plan ahead and reserve your site up to six months in advance. The maximum stay permitted at Gros Ventre Campground is 14 nights, and the maximum cumulative stay between all Grand Teton National Park campgrounds is 30 nights.
- Amphitheater
- Yes - seasonal
- Cell reception
- Yes - year round
- Drinking water
- Yes - seasonal
- Dump station
- Yes - seasonal
- Firewood for sale
- Yes - seasonal
- Food storage lockers
- Yes - seasonal
- Host on site
- Yes - seasonal
- Ice for sale
- Yes - seasonal
- Toilets
- Flush Toilets - seasonal
- Trash & recycling
- Yes - seasonal
- Camp store
- No
- Internet
- No
- Laundry
- No
- Showers
- None
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
- RVs
- Allowed · up to 45 ft
- Trailers
- Allowed
- Access roads
- Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
- Classification
- Developed Campground
- Cell service
- Cell phone coverage is available depending on location and provider.
The campground loop roads are paved and generally level, with some small inclines/ declines. Routes to the amphitheater have an incline and are paved, but somewhat uneven.
The Gros Ventre Campground has seven loops with 279 individual campsites, 4 large group campsites, and 39 electric hook-up sites, 10 of which are ADA compliant. Most sites in the campground are level, vehicle-accessible, and surfaced with compact gravel. Several adjacent restroom facilities are wheelchair-accessible. The campground loop roads are paved and generally level, with some small inclines/declines. Routes to the amphitheater have an incline and are paved, but somewhat uneven. Please note, neither the campground registration office nor the courtesy phone are wheelchair accessible.
Campfires are allowed at designated campgrounds within metal fire grates unless fire restrictions are in effect. Downed and dead wood may be collected within the campground.
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
Heading north on US 26/89/191 from Jackson, drive 7 miles. Turn right (east) at Gros Ventre Junction onto the Gros Ventre River Road. Continue northeast 4.5 miles to the Gros Ventre Campground sign. Turn right (south) and enter the campground. Heading south on US 26/89/191 from Moose Junction, drive 5.5 miles. Turn left (east) at Gros Ventre Junction onto the Gros Ventre River Road. Continue northeast 4.5 miles to the Gros Ventre Campground sign. Turn right (south) and enter the campground.
Grand Teton National Park has long, cold winters—snow and frost are possible any month. April, May, & June - Mild days and cool nights alternate with rain and snow July & August - Warm days and cool nights prevail, with afternoon thundershowers common September, October, & November - Sunny days and cold nights alternate with rain and occasional snowstorms December to April - Between storms the days are sunny and nights are frigid. Snow blankets the mountains and valley
Please follow all Grand Teton National Park regulations. A partial list may be found below. Other regulations apply. 1. Food storage - all food and other items with an odor must be properly stored at all times 2. Wildlife viewing - 100 yards minimum from bears and wolves, 25 yards from all others 3. Campfires - must be contained within a metal fire grate 4. Fireworks - banned at all times 5. Drones (unmanned aircraft) - banned at all times 6. Pets - must be on a leash <6 feet at all times within 30 feet of roadways; not allowed on the multi-use pathway, park trails or in the backcountry.
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