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Colter Bay Campground
Colter Bay Campground is managed by the National Park Service in Grand Teton National Park[5]. Recreation.gov lists 349 overnight campsites and says the campground can be reserved there[1][3].
What to expect
Recreation.gov lists these site types: 276 standard nonelectric, 49 tent only nonelectric, 13 standard electric, 10 group standard nonelectric and 1 RV nonelectric[1]. Recreation.gov site details show 242 sites that accept an RV or trailer and 314 that accept a tent[6]. The longest RV or trailer length listed for any site is 50 feet[4]. Electric hookups (50 amp) are listed at 13 sites, with no water or sewer hookups listed[7]. NPS lists the season as summer, with a listed winter closure from 2026-09-27 to 2027-05-21[8]. NPS says campsites are reservable on Recreation.gov up to six months ahead, and the maximum stay is 14 nights[9].
Campsite details
From Recreation.gov campsite records. Details can change, so check the listing before you book.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Campsites[1] | 349 |
| Site types[1] | 276 standard nonelectric, 49 tent only nonelectric, 13 standard electric, 10 group standard nonelectric, 1 rv nonelectric |
| Reservations[3] | Yes, on Recreation.gov |
| Accessible sites[10] | 14 |
| Hookups[7] | electric 13, water 0, sewer 0 sites |
| Longest RV or trailer[4] | 50 ft (median 30 ft) |
| Equipment[6] | RV or trailer at 242 sites, tent at 314 sites |
| Pets[11] | Allowed at all listed sites |
| Campfires[12] | Allowed at all listed sites |
| Check-in[13] | 12:00 PM |
| Check-out[14] | 11:00 AM |
| People per site[15] | 6 at most sites (6 to 100) |
Camping fees
Nightly fees listed by the National Park Service. Fees can change by season.
Amenities
- Toilets: Flush Toilets - seasonal[19]
- Showers: Coin-Operated - Seasonal[19]
- Drinking water: Yes - year round[19]
- Dump station: Yes - seasonal[19]
- Cell reception: Yes - year round[19]
- Camp store: Yes - seasonal[19]
- Firewood for sale: Yes - seasonal[19]
- Food storage lockers: Yes - seasonal[19]
- Laundry: Yes - seasonal[19]
- Trash collection: Yes - seasonal[19]
Before you go
- NPS lists a campsite with vehicle at $59 per night[16] and a campsite with electric hookup at $80 per night[17]. Fees can change.
- Check-in on Recreation.gov is 12:00 PM and check-out is 11:00 AM[13][14].
- NPS says campfires need a metal fire grate[20]. Fire restrictions can apply at any time[12].
- NPS asks campers to store food and anything with a smell properly at all times[20].
- Check the official NPS and Recreation.gov pages for current rules before you go.
Questions people ask
- Can you reserve Colter Bay Campground?
- Yes, it can be reserved on Recreation.gov[3]. NPS says you can reserve up to six months in advance[9].
- How much does a campsite cost at Colter Bay Campground?
- NPS lists $59 per night for a campsite with vehicle and $80 per night for a campsite with electric hookup[16][17]. Fees can change.
- Are dogs allowed at Colter Bay Campground?
- Recreation.gov lists pets as allowed at all 349 campsites with this detail[11]. NPS says pets must be on a leash under 6 feet within 30 feet of roadways, and are not allowed on park trails[20].
Facts and sources
- Recreation.gov lists 349 overnight campsites at Colter Bay Campground: 276 standard nonelectric, 49 tent only nonelectric, 13 standard electric, 10 group standard nonelectric, 1 rv nonelectric. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Camping fee, Hiker-Bicyclist Sites: $13 per night. National Park Service
- Colter Bay Campground can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site at Colter Bay Campground: 50 feet (median across sites with a listed limit: 30 feet). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Colter Bay Campground is a campground managed by the National Park Service in Grand Teton National Park. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Permitted equipment at Colter Bay Campground: 242 sites accept an RV or trailer and 314 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Hookups at Colter Bay Campground per Recreation.gov site details: 13 sites with electric hookups (50 amp), 0 with water hookups, 0 with sewer hookups, out of 349 campsites. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Season and hours (NPS): Summer Season Listed exceptions: Winter Closure 2026-09-27 to 2027-05-21. National Park Service
- Reservation note from NPS: Campsites are reservable on Recreation.gov. Plan ahead and reserve your site up to six months in advance. The maximum stay permitted at Colter Bay campground is 14 nights, and the maximum cumulative stay between all Grand Teton... National Park Service
- 14 of the 349 campsites at Colter Bay Campground are marked accessible on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Pets allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Colter Bay Campground: yes at all 349 campsites with this detail listed. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Campfires allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Colter Bay Campground: yes at all 349 campsites with this detail listed. Fire restrictions can apply at any time. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Check-in time at Colter Bay Campground on Recreation.gov: 12:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Check-out time at Colter Bay Campground on Recreation.gov: 11:00 AM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Maximum people per campsite at Colter Bay Campground: 6 at most sites (range 6 to 100). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Camping fee, Campsite with vehicle: $59 per night. National Park Service
- Camping fee, Campsite with electric hookup: $80 per night. National Park Service
- Camping fee, Group Campsite per person(10 person minimum): $16 per night. National Park Service
- Amenities at Colter Bay Campground listed by NPS: toilets: Flush Toilets - seasonal; showers: Coin-Operated - Seasonal; drinking water: Yes - year round; dump station: Yes - seasonal; cell reception: Yes - year round; camp store: Yes - seasonal; firewood... National Park Service
- NPS campground rules for Colter Bay Campground. National Park Service
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