Jenny Lake Campground
Alta, Wyoming · National Park Service

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About
Tucked away at the base of the Teton Mountain Range, Jenny Lake Campground is situated within walking distance of the eastern shore of Jenny Lake, with views of Teewinot Mountain, Mount St. John, and into Cascade Canyon. This tent-only campground has two loops with 51 individual campsites, three of which are ADA-compliant sites, and 10 hiker-bicycler sites. The Jenny Lake Store is a five-minute walk from the campground and offers firewood, ice, clothing, souvenirs, and snacks. Offering a wide array of activities including boating, hiking, and cycling, the Jenny Lake area is one of the most-visited sections of the park, making this campground a great location for exploration. The campground is open from earl-May to late-September, and is extremely popular. Those looking to camp at Jenny Lake are strongly encouraged to plan ahead and book early. Water Hookup Fee: Due to booking system limitations, nightly rate is charged as Water Hookup Fee. Potable water is not available at the site. Potable water will be available at water spigots throughout the campground.This location has limited staffing. Please call (877) 444-6777 for general information.Jenny Lake Campground is a tent-only campground. Trailers, campers, pop ups and ALL towables are not permitted. Each campsite includes a compact gravel parking space for ONE VEHICLE NO LARGER THAN 8 FEET HIGH AND 14 FEET LONG, a tent pad, a picnic table, a fire pit with metal fire grate, bear-proof food storage lockers, and access to nearby water spigots, flush toilets, and two token-operated showers. Only two tents are permitted per site. ADA Access: Three campsites are ADA compliant, and feature accessible picnic tables, leveled sites, and leveled pathways to accessible restrooms and payphone. One coin-operated shower is also ADA accessible. Routes to the amphitheater are not wheelchair accessible. There is no WiFi/internet service at Jenny Lake Campground. The closest public wireless internet access is at the Craig Thomas Discovery & Visitor Center in Moose. Cellular coverage varies, and may be available depending on location within the campground and service provider. There is a campground host on-site, and a house phone located at the kiosk. Firewood, ice, and supplies can be purchased at the nearby Jenny Lake Store and not in the campground. Jenny Lake Campground is situated within short walking distance of Jenny Lake and right along the Grand Teton National Park bike path. The campground straddles a glacial mora
Location
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Details
- State
- Wyoming
- City / area
- Alta
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Parent area
- Grand Teton National Park
- Campsites
- 49
- Reservable
- Yes
- Typical price
- $58 / night
- Rating
- 4.77 / 5 (764 reviews on Recreation.gov)
- Equipment
- Tent
Nearby campgrounds
- Signal Mountain Campground 12.8 km away · dump mentioned
- Gros Ventre Campground 15.3 km away · dump mentioned
- TETON CANYON 16.0 km away
- Colter Bay Marina End Ties 17.8 km away
- Colter Bay RV Park 18.1 km away
- Colter Bay Tent Village 18.1 km away