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Jenny Lake Campground
Jenny Lake Campground is run by the National Park Service in Grand Teton National Park[5]. Recreation.gov lists 49 tent-only campsites and says the campground can be reserved there[1][3].
What to expect
Recreation.gov lists no sites that take an RV or trailer, and all 49 accept tents[6]. All 49 are drive-in sites[7]. NPS says reservable sites can be booked on Recreation.gov up to six months ahead[8]. NPS lists 51 reservable sites and 10 first come, first served sites[9]. The maximum stay here is seven nights, according to NPS[8]. NPS lists a winter closure from 2026-09-27 to 2027-05-02[10]. Recreation.gov lists check-in at 12:00 PM[11] and check-out at 11:00 AM[12]. Recreation.gov lists a limit of 6 people at most sites[13].
Campsite details
From Recreation.gov campsite records. Details can change, so check the listing before you book.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Campsites[1] | 49 |
| Site types[1] | 49 tent only nonelectric |
| Sites (NPS count)[9] | 61, 51 reservable, 10 first come, first served |
| Reservations[3] | Yes, on Recreation.gov |
| Accessible sites[14] | 2 |
| Longest RV or trailer[4] | 14 ft (median 14 ft) |
| Equipment[6] | RV or trailer at 0 sites, tent at 49 sites |
| Pets[15] | Allowed at all listed sites |
| Campfires[16] | Allowed at all listed sites |
| Check-in[11] | 12:00 PM |
| Check-out[12] | 11:00 AM |
| People per site[13] | 6 |
Camping fees
Nightly fees listed by the National Park Service. Fees can change by season.
Amenities
- Toilets: Flush Toilets - seasonal[18]
- Showers: Coin-Operated - Seasonal, None[18]
- Drinking water: Yes - seasonal[18]
- Dump station: No[18]
- Cell reception: Yes - year round[18]
- Camp store: Yes - seasonal[18]
- Firewood for sale: Yes - seasonal[18]
- Food storage lockers: Yes - seasonal[18]
- Laundry: No[18]
- Trash collection: Yes - seasonal[18]
Before you go
- NPS lists a tent campsite at $56 per night[17] and a hiker-bicyclist site at $13 per night[2], base rates before taxes. Fees can change.
- NPS notes that in peak season the campground can fill before 9 am[10].
- NPS rules ask campers to store food and anything with a scent properly at all times[19].
- Campfires must stay inside a metal fire grate[19], and fire restrictions can apply at any time[16].
- Site details can lag behind changes on the ground, so check the official pages before you go.
Questions people ask
- Can I bring an RV to Jenny Lake Campground?
- Recreation.gov lists 0 sites that accept an RV or trailer[6]. It also shows a 14 feet length limit in its site data[4].
- How much does it cost to camp at Jenny Lake Campground?
- NPS lists $56 per night for a tent campsite[17] and $13 per night for hiker-bicyclist sites[2]. These are base rates without taxes. Fees can change.
- Are dogs allowed at Jenny Lake Campground?
- Recreation.gov site details say pets are allowed at all 49 campsites with this detail listed[15]. NPS rules say pets must be on a leash under 6 feet within 30 feet of roadways[19].
- Can I make a reservation at Jenny Lake Campground?
- Yes, Recreation.gov lists it as reservable[3]. NPS says you can reserve up to six months in advance[8].
- Are campfires allowed at Jenny Lake Campground?
- Recreation.gov site details say campfires are allowed at all 49 campsites with this detail listed, and fire restrictions can apply at any time[16].
Facts and sources
- Recreation.gov lists 49 overnight campsites at Jenny Lake Campground: 49 tent only nonelectric. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Camping fee, Hiker-Bicyclist Sites: $13 per night. National Park Service
- Jenny Lake Campground can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site at Jenny Lake Campground: 14 feet (median across sites with a listed limit: 14 feet). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Jenny Lake Campground is a campground managed by the National Park Service in Grand Teton National Park. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Permitted equipment at Jenny Lake Campground: 0 sites accept an RV or trailer and 49 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Site access types at Jenny Lake Campground: Drive-In 49 sites. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- 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 Jenny Lake Campground is seven nights, and the maximum cumulative stay between all Grand... National Park Service
- NPS lists 61 sites at Jenny Lake Campground: 51 reservable and 10 first come, first served. National Park Service
- Season and hours (NPS): Summer Season - campground usually fills before 9 am during the peak season Listed exceptions: Winter Closure 2026-09-27 to 2027-05-02. National Park Service
- Check-in time at Jenny Lake Campground on Recreation.gov: 12:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Check-out time at Jenny Lake Campground on Recreation.gov: 11:00 AM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Maximum people per campsite at Jenny Lake Campground: 6 at most sites (range 6 to 6). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- 2 of the 49 campsites at Jenny Lake Campground are marked accessible on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Pets allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Jenny Lake Campground: yes at all 49 campsites with this detail listed. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Campfires allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Jenny Lake Campground: yes at all 49 campsites with this detail listed. Fire restrictions can apply at any time. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Camping fee, Campsite (Tent Only): $56 per night. National Park Service
- Amenities at Jenny Lake Campground listed by NPS: toilets: Flush Toilets - seasonal; showers: Coin-Operated - Seasonal, None; drinking water: Yes - seasonal; dump station: No; cell reception: Yes - year round; camp store: Yes - seasonal; firewood for sale:... National Park Service
- NPS campground rules for Jenny Lake Campground. National Park Service
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