# Grand Teton National Park

> Grand Teton lies in Wyoming, south of Yellowstone. All park campgrounds are reserved in advance, and RV length limits differ from one campground to the next.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/destinations/grand-teton/

Grand Teton lies in Wyoming, south of Yellowstone. All park campgrounds are reserved in advance, and RV length limits differ from one campground to the next.

- **State:** Wyoming
- **Established:** 1929
- **Best season:** Jun–Sep
- **Highest peak:** Grand Teton, 13,775 ft (4,199 m)

## Before you go

- Seven park campgrounds offer about 1,000 sites. All sites are reserved in advance, up to six months ahead.
- Car camping or sleeping in vehicles is not allowed in pullouts, parking areas or picnic grounds in the park.
- Teton Park Road is closed in winter between Taggart Lake Trailhead and Signal Mountain Lodge. The main highways stay plowed.

## Camping

Sites are reserved through Recreation.gov. RV length limits are 30 feet at Signal Mountain and Lizard Creek, and 45 feet at Gros Ventre, Colter Bay and Headwaters. Maximum stays are seven days at Jenny Lake and 14 days elsewhere, with no more than 30 days a year in the park. Sites have metal bear boxes for food storage. If campgrounds are full, nearby national forests are an option.

## Getting around

Teton Park Road is closed from November 1 to April 30 between Taggart Lake Trailhead and Signal Mountain Lodge. Moose-Wilson Road closes from November until mid-May, depending on conditions. US 89/191 and US 26/287 stay plowed year-round between Jackson and Flagg Ranch, but park roads are often icy. Carry tire chains and winter tires in the cold season. Overnight parking is allowed at some trailheads (such as Jenny Lake and Lupine Meadows) only with a backcountry permit.

## FAQs

**Do I need to reserve a campground in Grand Teton?**
Yes. According to the park, all campground sites are reserved by advance reservation only, up to six months ahead through Recreation.gov. Alternatives include nearby national forests and private campgrounds.

**Can I sleep in my vehicle at a pullout or trailhead?**
No. Car camping and sleeping overnight in vehicles are not allowed in pullouts, parking areas or picnic grounds. Overnight parking is allowed at some trailheads (such as Jenny Lake and Lupine Meadows) only with a backcountry permit.

**Which campgrounds suit longer RVs?**
Gros Ventre, Colter Bay and Headwaters allow up to 45 feet (about 14 m). Signal Mountain and Lizard Creek allow up to 30 feet (about 9 m). Colter Bay RV Park offers full hookups.

## Places to see

- [Jenny Lake](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b18-jenny-lake/)
- [Schwabacher Landing](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b18-schwabacher/)
- [Snake River Overlook](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b18-snake-river-overlook/)
- [Signal Mountain Summit](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b18-signal-mountain/)
- [Mormon Row Historic District](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b18-mormon-row/)
- [Chapel of the Transfiguration](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b18-chapel-transfiguration/)
- [Oxbow Bend](https://camping-spirit.com/places/oxbow-bend/)
- [Jackson Town Square](https://camping-spirit.com/places/jackson-town-square/)