Jenny Lake Campground
43.7553, -110.7194 · Park boundary: National Park Service
This small campground is a few hundred yards from the east shore of Jenny Lake. The campground straddles a glacial moraine covered with an open forest of lodgepole pine, subalpine fir and Douglas fir. Across the lake, Teewinot Mountain, Cascade Canyon and Mount St. John dominate the landscape. No trailers, campers, or generators are allowed. Vehicles cannot be over 8 feet high or 14 feet long. Maximum per site is two tents, one vehicle, and six guests for up to 7 nights.
- Every day
- All Day
Summer Season - campground usually fills before 9 am during the peak season
- Winter Closure · Sep 27, 2026 – May 2, 2027 · Closed
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
Tent camping only. Fee per night for campers with a vehicle. Fee listed is the base rate, state and local taxes not included. All campsites include a picnic table, fire pit, nearby restrooms, and a bear box. Restrooms have flush toilets and cold running water. *Rates do not reflect Senior and Access passholder discounts, taxes, or incremental charges.
Fee per night for campers arriving via foot or bike. Fee listed is the base rate, state and local taxes not included. All campsites include a picnic table, fire pit, nearby restrooms, and a bear box. Restrooms have flush toilets and cold running water. Hiker-bicyclist sites are available on a first-come first-served basis at Jenny Lake and Colter Bay campgrounds. Hiker-bicyclist sites do not have vehicle parking and are intended for visitors exploring by foot or bicycle. *Rates do not reflect Senior and Acc
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 Jenny Lake Campground is seven nights, and the maximum cumulative stay between all Grand Teton National Park campgrounds is 30 nights.
- Camp store
- Yes - seasonal
- Cell reception
- Yes - year round
- Drinking water
- Yes - seasonal
- Firewood for sale
- Yes - seasonal
- Food storage lockers
- Yes - seasonal
- Host on site
- Yes - seasonal
- Ice for sale
- Yes - seasonal
- Showers
- Coin-Operated - Seasonal · None
- Toilets
- Flush Toilets - seasonal
- Trash & recycling
- Yes - seasonal
- Amphitheater
- No
- Dump station
- No
- Internet
- No
- Laundry
- No
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
- RVs
- Not allowed
- Trailers
- Not 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 one hill at each end of the main campground loop. Restrooms are accessible. Accessible showers(campers only) are available south of the campground along a paved path. Campground registration area is accessible.
This tent-only campground has two loops with 51 individual campsites, 3 of which are ADA-compliant sites and 10 hiker-bicycler sites. Vehicles over eight feel high, trailers, cab-over campers, and raised pop-tops on vans are prohibited. There is a campground host on-site and a house phone located at the kiosk.
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 from Jackson on US 26/89/191, turn left (west) at Moose Junction and continue eight miles north to South Jenny Lake Junction. Turn left (west) into the developed area. Heading south from Yellowstone on US 89/191/287, turn right (southwest) at Jackson Lake Junction and continue 12 miles south to South Jenny Lake Junction. Turn right (west) into the developed area.
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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