Campground List
CAMPGROUND NAME: Atherton Creek
VISIT DATE: 07/11/2000
UPDATE DATE: 7/5/2023
STATE: Wyoming
REGION: Intermountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Jackson
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Jackson
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Jackson, WY, take US Rt. 89/191 north 6.1 miles to Gros Ventre
Junction sign. Turn right at sign and go 8.8 miles to a Gros Ventre
Rd. sign. Turn right at sign and go 6 miles to campground sign.
Turn right at sign into campground.
NOTE: The last 6 miles are paved but rough.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 7,000 ft.
NOTE: The Moose Visitor Center of the Grand Teton National Park is 13
miles from campground.
The campground, located on the north shore of Lower Slide Lake, is
composed of one loop and two spurs. Most of the campsites, which are
terraced above the boat ramp, have a view of the lake as well as the
slide that formed the lake. The campsites in either spur have the
shorter parking aprons, while the loop has the campground pull-thru
sites. Campsites on the top of the loop tend to be longer. Only two
campsites, at the bottom of the loop are on the lakeshore. It might
be possible to informally moor a camper's boat at these sites. Aspen
and willow provide some shade while sage and grass give the campsite
a pleasant understory. However, it is separation rather than vegetation
that provides excellent privacy. The drive along Gros Ventre Red, along
the river by the same name, is scenic. The remnants of Ernie Wright's
homestead, used in the 1953 western movie, "Shane," can be seen on Gros
Ventre Rd. at GPS N43 38.633, W110 36.283. It is five miles west of
campground. The campground is convenient to Jackson, WY, the National
Elk Refuge, and Grand Teton National Park.
A possible day trip is a drive further up the Gros Ventre Rd which is
gravel from the campground's entrance onward.
This is bear country; practise safe food storage techniques. Some
bear proof boxes are scattered throughout campground.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 5 through September 30
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $20 per day - single
$40 per day - double
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 16
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 21
Total Sites: 21
Tent Pads: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 21
No. Grilles on Sites: 21
Equestrian Camping:
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 0
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Potable Water at Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 15' X 40'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel. A dump, with potable water, is available
for a fee at the Grand Teton National Park's Gros Ventre campground.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 3
No. Threaded: 3
Comments:
There is a threaded spigot at the fee board making it convenient for
filling fresh water tanks
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: Yes
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Lower Slide Lake is 700 acres.
HIKING No
FISHING
Lake, Brook, Rainbow and Cutthroat trout and Whitefish
CAMPGROUND NAME: Curtis Canyon
VISIT DATE: 07/13/2000
UPDATE DATE: 9/24/2020
STATE: Wyoming
REGION: Intermountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Jackson
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Jackson
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Jackson, WY, at intersection of US Rt. 89/Broadway and State
Rt. 22/Buffalo Way, take Broadway east 2.4 miles to Curtis Canyon
campground sign at Nelson Dr. and entrance to the National Elk Refuge.
Turn left at the sign onto gravel road, leading into the National Elk
Refuge and go 4.7 miles to an intersection and campground sign. Turn
right at the sign and go 2.7 miles to another campground sign. Turn
right at sign into campground.
NOTE: The last 3 miles of road before campground are narrow, rough
and rocky.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 7,000 ft.
NOTE: The Moose Visitor Center of the Grand Teton National Park is 20
miles north of campground.
The campground, located between the National Elk Refuge and Gros Ventre
Wilderness along a Douglas fir-covered ridge, is more tent than RV
friendly. One camping site has a magnificent view of the Teton Range
while the rest are tucked into mature Douglas fir trees. The understory
is grass and there is no privacy between sites. The campground is
convenient to Jackson, WY, the National Elk Refuge and the Grand Teton
National Park. Firewood is provided for a fee.
The Curtis Canyon viewpoint, located just before the campground's
entrance, offers panoramic views of the National Elk Refuge and
Jackson Hole.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage technique.
Use provided bear-proof food storage box.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open My 13 through September 22 - weather dependent
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $15 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 10
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 2
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 10
Total Sites: 12
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 12
No. Grilles on Sites: 12
Equestrian Camping:
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 2
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 11' X 41'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt. Some low overhead tree branches limit
sites for RVs. The parking apron angles are awkward limiting travel
trailer use to very few camping sites. Not recommended for medium to
large RVs or trailers.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 3
No. Threaded: 2
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING No
CAMPGROUND NAME: East Table Creek
VISIT DATE: 07/17/2000
UPDATE DATE: 9/24/2020
STATE: Wyoming
REGION: Intermountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Jackson
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Hoback Junction
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Hoback Junction, WY, take US Rt. 26/89 south 10.9 miles to
campground sign. Turn left at sign into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 5,800 ft.
NOTE: (1) The Granite Entrance Station to Grand Teton National
Park is 34 miles north of campground; and (2) although part of the
Targhee National Forest, this campground is administered by the
Jackson Ranger District of the Teton National Forest.
The campground, located along the banks of the Snake River in the
Snake River Canyon, is a single loop through a grove of Engelmann
spruce and Lodgepole pine. Some camping sites overlook the river
and provide carry-down access for rafts and kayaks. Some widely
spaced sites offer good privacy but traffic noise from US Rt.
26/89 is distracting. The camping sites closest to the river are
close together and have little privacy.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage technique.
Use provided bear-proof food storage box.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 13 through September 30
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $15 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 10
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 17
Total Sites: 17
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 17
No. Grilles on Sites: 17
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 5
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 52'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt. There is an RV waste station
available at the Chevron gas station at the intersection of US
Rt. 26/89 and US Rt. 189/191 in Alpine Junction, WY. There is no
fee and no potable water.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots: 6
No. Threaded: 4
WATER SPORTS - None
Comments:
Commercial outfitters are available for rafting trips on the
Snake River. Contact the Jackson Ranger District Office for
information.
HIKING - No
FISHING
Rainbow, Cutthroat and Brook trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Granite Creek
VISIT DATE: 07/16/2000
UPDATE DATE: 9/24/2020
STATE: Wyoming
REGION: Intermountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Jackson
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Hoback Junction
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Hoback Junction, WY, take US Rt. 191/189 south 11.3 miles to
Granite Recreation Area sign. Turn left at sign onto dirt road
and go 8.7 miles to campground sign. Turn right at sign into
campground.
NOTE: The last 8.7 miles can be rough with serious washboarding
of the dirt roadway
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 6,700 ft.
The Moose Visitor Center of Grand Teton National Park is 50
miles north of campground.
The campground is composed of three loops (A, B, and C) located
along Granite Creek. Loop A has the most open campsites with
little shade and a sagebrush and grass understory. Separation
rather than vegetation provides fair to good privacy between
sites. Many of the sites in Loop A have a 270 degree view of
the surrounding mountains and the Gros Ventre Wilderness.
Loops B and C are nicely shaded by a pleasant mixture of Douglas
fir, Engelmann Spruce and other conifers. There is little
understory or middlestory providing minimal privacy between
camping sites. Some camping sites in Loop C overlook the creek
while some in Loop B have spectacular vistas of the surrounding
mountains. An interpretive program is provided each weekend at
the amphitheater. Granite Falls is a short walk north of the
campground.
About 0.7 miles north of the campground is the Granite Hot
Springs Pool. This is a hot springs oasis built by the Civilian
Conservation Corps (CCC) in 1933. The pool's temperature ranges
from 93 degrees in the summer to 112 degrees in the winter. The
pool is excellent for the whole family for swimming - a fee is
charged.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
Bear proof food lockers can be found scattered throughout the
campground.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open Thursday before Memorial Day through September 22
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $15 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 10
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 51
Total Sites: 51
Tent Pads: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 51
No. Grilles on Sites: 51
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 6
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 13' X 40'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt. Campground's interior road can be
rough with numerous potholes. There is an RV waste station
available at the Chevron gas station at the intersection of US
Rt. 26/89 and US Rt. 189/191 in Alpine Junction, WY. There is
no fee and no potable water.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 10
No. Threaded: 6
WATER SPORTS
Wading is possible in Granite Creek and see General Comments.
HIKING
The campground is convenient to the Granite Creek Trail which
provides access to the Gros Ventre Wilderness and a network of
trails.
FISHING
Rainbow, Cutthroat and Brook trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Hoback
VISIT DATE: 07/17/2000
UPDATE DATE: 9/24/2020
STATE: Wyoming
REGION: Intermountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Jackson
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Hoback Junction
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Hoback Junction, WY, take US Rt. 191/189 south 7.8 miles
to campground sign. Turn right at sign into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 6,225 ft.
NOTE: The Granite Entrance to Grand Teton National Park is 31
miles north of campground.
The campground stretches out along the Hoback River and US Rt.
191/189. Some camping sites off the turn-around are on a flat
dotted with spruce trees. Sage and wild roses provide a fragrant
understory. There is light traffic noise. Some camping sites
have access to the river with one site overlooking the river.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage technique.
Use provided bear-proof food storage box.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open Thursday before Memorial Day through September 30
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $15 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 10
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 12
Total Sites: 12
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: No
No. Tables on Sites: 12
No. Grilles on Sites: 12
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 1
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 46'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved. There is an RV waste station
available at the Chevron gas station at the intersection of US
Rt. 26/89 and US Rt. 189/191 in Alpine Junction, WY. There is no
fee and no potable water.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots: 4
No. Threaded: 3
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING
Rainbow, Cutthroat and Brook trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Station Creek
VISIT DATE: 07/17/2000
UPDATE DATE: 9/24/2020
STATE: Wyoming
REGION: Intermountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Jackson
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Hoback Junction
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Hoback Junction, WY, take US Rt. 26 West/89 South 12.5 miles
to campground sign. Turn left into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 5,800 ft.
The campground stretches along a ridge above the Snake River in a
dense stand of Lodgepole pine. The sounds of the river and
traffic noise are heard throughout the campground. The parking
aprons to the right of the entrance are wider, while the aprons
to the left are longer. The camping sites to the right of the
entrance have less privacy than those to the left which have a
thicker middlestory of young trees and shrubs. The campground is
convenient to a number of raft/kayak put-in locations. Check the
fee station bulletin board for interpretive programs.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage technique.
Use provided bear-proof food storage box.
NOTE: Although part of the Targhee National Forest, this
campground is administered by the Jackson Ranger District of the
Teton National Forest.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 13 through September 30
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $15 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 10
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 15
Total Sites: 15
Tent Pads: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 15
No. Grilles on Sites: 15
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 15' X 44'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel. There is an RV waste station
available at the Chevron gas station at the intersection of US
Rt. 26/89 and US Rt. 189/191 in Alpine Junction, WY. There is no
fee and no potable water.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots: 4
No. Threaded: 1
WATER SPORTS - None
Comments:
Commercial outfitters are available for rafting trips on the
Snake River. Contact the Jackson Ranger District Office for
information.
HIKING - No
FISHING
Rainbow, Cutthroat and Brook trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Turpin Meadow
VISIT DATE: 06/30/2000
UPDATE DATE: 9/24/2020
STATE: Wyoming
REGION: Intermountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Buffalo
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Jackson
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Jackson, WY, take US Rt. 26/89 north 29.6 miles to
intersection of US Rt. 26/287 and US Rt. 26/89 at Moran, WY.
Continue straight, staying on US Rt. 26/287, and go 3.5 miles to
Buffalo Valley Rd. sign. Turn left at sign onto Buffalo Valley
Rd. and go 9.9 miles to campground sign. Turn left at sign onto
a gravel road and go 0.3 miles to campground.
NOTE: An alternative is to go 43 miles north on US Rt. 26/287 to
Forest Rt. 30050. Turn left onto Rt. 30050 (dirt) and go 5 miles
to campground. The primary route is preferred because only 0.3
miles is gravel.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 7,300 ft.
NOTE: The Moran Entrance Station to Grand Teton National Park is
15 miles west of campground.
The campground, near the Buffalo River and within a mile of the
Teton Wilderness' southern side, is located next to the parking
areas for the Turpin and Clear Creek trail heads. Most of the
camping sites are in the open with Lodgepole pines providing
limited shade. Horses are permitted in the campground with each
site provided with a hitching rail. Corrals are also available
at the trail heads. Certified weed-free hay is required. There
are numerous dude ranches and outfitters nearby that provide
activities such as day-rides and cookouts. Fire wood is
available for a fee.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
There are bear-proof food containers at each camping site.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 13 through September 22
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $12 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 16
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 18
Total Sites: 18
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 18
No. Grilles on Sites: 18
Equestrian Camping: Yes
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 2
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 18' X 55'
Comments:
The parking aprons are grass and rocky. There is an RV waste
station at the Grand Teton Park (private) 2.5 miles east of
Buffalo Valley Rd. on US Rt. 26/287. The fee is $10 and there is
potable water.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots: 2
No. Threaded: 1
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Turpin Trail #3047 (foot & horse)
Clear Creek Trail #3045 (foot & horse)
Both trails access a network of trails in the Teton Wilderness.
FISHING
Golden, Cutthroat and Brook trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Wolf Creek
VISIT DATE: 03/11/2010
UPDATE DATE: 9/24/2020
STATE: Wyoming
REGION: Intermountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Jackson
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Hoback Junction
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Hoback Junction, WY, take US Rts. 26 West/89 South 15.3
miles to campground on right.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 5,500 feet.
NOTE: (1) The Granite Entrance Station to Grand Teton National
Park is 36.8 miles north of campground. (2) This campground
came on-line after the authors' visit. All information was
provided by the Teton National Forest, Jackson Ranger District
office.
The campground with its three unnamed loops is where Wolf Creek
meets the Snake River. Along a ridge above the Snake River in a
stand of Lodgepole pine and Douglas fir, the campground is
separated from the River by the highway. The newest developed
campground along this part of the river, it is naturally sunny.
A half-mile trail connects the campground to an overlook but there
is no direct access to the Snake River. However, the campground
is convenient to a number of raft and kayak put-in locations.
Check the fee station bulletin board for interpretive programs.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage technique.
Use provided bear-proof food storage box.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 20 through September 22
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $15 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 10
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 1
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 19
Total Sites: 20
Tent Pads: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: No
No. Tables on Sites: 20
No. Grilles on Sites: 20
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 2
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 30'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel. An RV waste station with no
potable water is available for no fee at the Chevron gas station,
intersection of US Rt. 26/89 and US Rt. 189/191 in Alpine
Junction, WY.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 2
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS
Commercial outfitters are available for rafting and kayaking
trips on the Snake River. Contact the Jackson Ranger District
office for information.
HIKING - No
FISHING
Rainbow, Cutthroad and Brook trout
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