Lizard Creek 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.

 

Lizard Creek Campground sits on the shore of Jackson Lake.

NPS Photo/Peterson

 

Closed

Basic Information

This rustic campground is in a remote part of Grand Teton National Park. The campground is 11 miles south of Yellowstone and eight miles north of Colter Bay Village providing easy access to both parks. The campsites are in a spruce and fir forest on the shores of Jackson Lake. One mile across the lake is the northern portion of the Teton Range including Webb Canyon, Owl and Ranger peaks. Looking south, the expanse of the Teton Range towers over Jackson Lake.

TOTAL SITES: 60

Electric Hookups: 0

RV Only: 0

Tent Only: 0

Walk to/Boat to: 0

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

No

Ice for Sale

Yes, Seasonal

Firewood for Sale

Yes, Seasonal

Staff On Site

Yes, Seasonal

Amphitheater

Yes, Seasonal

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

• None

Operating Hours & Seasons

Closed today

Current Hours (Winter Season)

September 10–June 13

• Every Day:Closed

Show Standard Hours

Standard Hours

• Every Day:Open 24 hours

Summer Season

Closures & Seasonal Exceptions

Winter Season

September 10–June 13

• Every Day:Closed

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
Memorial Day	May 26, 2025	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 with vehicle

Fee per night for campers with a vehicle. All campsites include a picnic table, fire pit, and nearby restrooms. Most sites have a bear box. Restrooms have flush toilets and cold running water. Shower facilities are available in the park, but not at the campground. *Rates do not reflect Senior and Access passholder discounts, taxes, or incremental charges.

$49.00

Contact Information & Directions

Email Address

Send this campground an email
https://www.signalmountainlodge.com/signal-mountain-camping/lizard-creek-campground

Phone number (Voice)

307-543-2831

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 50
Moran, WY 83013

Physical Address

Lizard Creek Rd
Moran, WY 83013

Directions

Heading north from Jackson on US 26/89/191, turn left (west) at Moran Junction. Travel north on US 89/191/287, 18 miles to the Lizard Creek Campground sign, turn left (west) into the campground. Heading south from Yellowstone on US 89/191/287, continue 11 miles and turn right (west) at the Lizard Creek Campground sign continuing into the campground.

Directions Details

Additional Information & Regulations

Cell Phone Additional Information

Cell phone service is not reliable in the northern part of Grand Teton National Park.

Internet Additional Information

No internet service. The closest public wireless internet 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.

Image Gallery

five campers around campfire at campsite

Lizard Creek campground sign with conifers and blue sky.

Lizard Creek Campground registration and campground information.

Campsite near Jackson Lake with the northern Teton Range across the water.

small camper trailer with canopy, bear box and picnic table with Jackson Lake beyond.

Campers enjoying their campfire.
NPS Photo / Petersen

Stay at the Lizard Creek Campground
NPS Photo / C. Crawford

Both tent campers and small RVs are welcome.
NPS Photo / C. Crawford

Enjoy camping near Jackson Lake.
NPS Photo / A. Mattson

Quiet campsites near the lake
NPS Photo / C. Crawford

Accessibility Information

ADA Information - The Lizard Creek Campground has two loops with 60 individual sites. At this time, none are ADA accessible. In the future, the campground will redesign sites to be compliant. Restroom facilities are partially accessible. No showers are available. No payphone is available. Route into the amphitheater is well-compacted gravel and on a slight slope.

Wheelchair Access - The campground loop roads are paved but on hilly terrain making wheelchair access challenging. Restroom facilities are partially accessible.

RV & Trailer Information - RVs and trailers up to 30 feet in total length are allowed. There are no hookups, dump station or water fill station.

RV Allowed - Yes

RV Max Length in Feet - 30

Trailer Allowed - Yes

Trailer Max Length in Feet - 20

Classification - This campground is a developed campground.