Jenny Lake Campground

Campgrounds are by reservation only

All park campgrounds are by advanced reservations only. Campsites are reservable on Recreation.gov. Plan ahead and reserve your night under the stars up to six months in advance. 

 

Jenny Lake Campground sits at the base of the Teton Range.

NPS Photo/A. Mattson

 

Closed

Basic Information

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.

TOTAL SITES: 61

Electric Hookups: 0

RV Only: 0

Tent Only: 51

Walk to/Boat to: 10

Group: 0

Horse: 0

Other: 0

Campground Features

Amenities

Cell Phone Reception

Yes, Year-Round

Internet Connectivity

No

Trash/Recycling Collection

Yes, Seasonal

Food Storage Lockers

Yes, Seasonal

Camp Store

Yes, Seasonal

Ice for Sale

Yes, Seasonal

Firewood for Sale

Yes, Seasonal

Staff On Site

Yes, Seasonal

Amphitheater

No

Laundry

No

Dump Station

No

Potable Water

Potable Water - Seasonal

Fire/Stove Policy

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.

Toilet Types

• Flush Toilets - seasonal

Shower Types

• Coin-Operated - Seasonal
• None

Operating Hours & Seasons

Closed today

Current Hours (Winter Closure)

September 4–May 5

• Every Day:Closed

Opening dates are subject to change.

Show Standard Hours

Standard Hours

• Every Day:Open 24 hours

Summer Season - campground usually fills before 9 am during the peak season

Closures & Seasonal Exceptions

Winter Closure

September 4–May 5

• Every Day:Closed

Opening dates are subject to change.

Holidays

2025–2026

New Year's Day	January 1, 2026	Closed
Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.	January 19, 2026	Closed
Washington's Birthday	February 16, 2026	Closed
Columbus Day	October 13, 2025	Closed
Veterans Day	November 11, 2025	Closed
Thanksgiving Day	November 27, 2025	Closed
Christmas Day	December 25, 2025	Closed
Holiday	Date	Hours

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Weather

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.

Fees

Campsite (Tent Only)

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.

$56.00

Hiker-Bicyclist Sites

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

$13.00

Contact Information & Directions

Email Address

Send this campground an email
http://www.gtlc.com/camping/jenny-lake-campground

Phone number (Voice)

307-543-2811

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 250
Moran, WY 83013

Physical Address

Teton Park Road
Jenny Lake Campground
Moose, WY 83012

Directions

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.

Directions Details

Additional Information & Regulations

Cell Phone Additional Information

Cell phone coverage is available depending on location and provider.

Internet Additional Information

Cellular data is available depending on location and provider. The closest public wireless internet(wifi) access is at the Craig Thomas Discovery & Visitor Center in Moose.

Regulations

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.

More about regulations

Reservations

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.

Image Gallery

Two tents - one gray and one yellow - with Mount Teewinot in the background

Entrance sign to Jenny Lake Campground with Mt. St. Johns, conifers and wildflowers.

Jenny Lake Campground registration kiosk with campground information.

Jenny Lake campsite with gray and green tent surrounded by lodgepole pines

Jenny Lake campsite with blue tent in the sun and lodgepole pines behind.

Some campsites have mountain views at the Jenny Lake Campground
NPS Photo / A. Mattson

Jenny Lake Campground fills early, and only allows tent camping!
NPS Photo / E. Helton

Self-register to camp at the Jenny Lake Campground.
NPS Photo / Swift

Some campsites are shaded by the forest.
NPS Photo / A. Crane

Only tents are allowed at the Jenny Lake Campground.
NPS Photo / S. Zenner

Accessibility Information

ADA Information - 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.

Wheelchair Access - 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.

RV & Trailer Information - RVs and trailers are prohibited in the Jenny Lake Campground including cab-over campers and vans with a pop-top roof. Height limit of 8 feet.

RV Allowed - No

Trailer Allowed - No

Classification - This campground is a developed campground.