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Accommodations in Grand Teton NP

Due to the political deals which made Grand Teton National Park a reality, a mix of concessioner lodging, private guest ranches and camping is available within the park. Apart from the in-park accommodations, Jackson is the closest town with many lodging options.

Lodging in Grand Teton NP

Colter Bay Village

Just off U.S. 89/287, (307) 543-2811 or 1-800-628-9988, http://www.gtlc.com . Open late May to late September. Facilities range from basic tent cabins to cabins with private baths. Budget to midrange prices.

Jackson Lake Lodge

Just off U.S. 89/287, (307) 543-2811 or 1-800-628-9988, http://www.gtlc.com . Open from late May to early October. Large hotel with on-site restaurants and heated outdoor pool. Many mountain views. Midrange to pricey for this area.

Jenny Lake Lodge

Accessible via North Jenny Lake Junction off of Teton Park Road, (307) 733-4647 or 1-800-628-9988, http://www.gtlc.com . Open early June to early October. Upscale to luxurious cabins and suites with on-site restaurant. Expensive.

Camping In Grand Teton NP

Flagg Ranch Campground

Located just south of Yellowstone and 5 miles north of Grand Teton National Park on U.S. 89/191/287. 1-800-443-2311. Open May 27-Sep. 30, 2005. 175 sites in the spruce-fir forest. Call for reservations for both trailer sites and tent sites at this concession-operated campground.

Lizard Creek Campground

32 miles north of Moose, at the north end of the park. 1-800-672-6012. Open June 3-Sep. 6, 2005. 60 sites, fills by about 2:00 p.m. Vehicle size limited to 30 feet. A less heavily developed campground with sites in the spruce and fir forest. One side of the campgound is adjacent to and slightly above Jackson Lake.

Colter Bay Campground

25 miles north of Moose, near Jackson Lake. 1-800-628-9988 or [2]. Open May 27-Sep. 25, 2005. 350 sites, 11 group sites, easier access for campers, trailers & RVs. Trailer dump station, showers, and laundry nearby. Fills about noon.

Signal Mountain Campground

16 miles north of Jenny Lake. 1-800-672-6012. Open May 7-Oct. 16, 2005. 81 sites, and a trailer dump station. Fills by about 10 a.m. Signal Mountain offers a mix of spruce and fir trees, hillsides, and lake and mountain views. Adjacent to Signal Mountain Lodge and marina with a campstore and amenities close by. Sites are generally small and intimate. Vehicles size limited to 30 feet.

Jenny Lake Campground

8 miles north of Moose. 1-800-628-9988. Open May 15-Sep. 25, 2005. 51 sites, tents only. This is the park's most popular campground and is generally full by 8 a.m. Sites are in among the evergreens and glacial boulders a short distance from Jenny Lake. Only one vehicle, less than 14 feet long, is permitted per site. Trailers are prohibited.

Gros Ventre Campground

11.5 miles south and east of Moose. 1-800-628-9988. Open May 1-Oct. 15, 2005. 360 sites, 5 group sites, and a trailer dump station. Generally fills in the evening, if at all. The campground lies along the Gros Ventre River with a mix of sites in sagebrush, beneath cottonwoods and adjacent to but a short distance from the river. If you are arriving in the afternoon of a busy day, just pull in. Seek a better site the next morning.

Backcountry Camping

All backcountry camping requires a permit. These permits are free when applied for in person, on a first-come, first-serve basis. Permits can be obtained at the Moose and Colter Bay visitor centers, and at the Jenny Lake Ranger Station. People who wish to climb mountains must apply at the Jenny Lake Ranger Station.

Requests for advance reservations are accepted from January 1st to May 15th. Send the request by regular mail, fax, or in person. Include your name, address, phone number, number of people, and preferred campsites and dates. Be sure to include alternatives. Requests are processed in the order received. Requests may be faxed to (307) 739-3438 or mailed to:

Grand Teton National Park
Backcountry Permits
PO Box 170
Moose, Wyoming 83012

A non-refundable service fee of $15 will be charged for each reservation (fee is per trip, not per person). Put credit card information directly on the fax, or mail a check made payable to the National Park Service. If no payment is received with your request, you will be billed. Only one-third of the sites are reserved in advance, leaving two-thirds available for walk-in reservations.

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