Headwaters Campground
The Quick Take
Headwaters sits in the no-man's-land between Grand Teton and Yellowstone, which is either its greatest asset or its biggest drawback depending on your priorities. The campground at Flagg Ranch is a full-service operation with a sizable RV section, dedicated tent sites, and even camper cabins for those who prefer a roof. The Snake River headwaters flow through the surrounding meadows, and the wilderness access is legitimate -- this is not a manicured resort despite the camp store and laundry. The trade-off is the price tag, which runs notably higher than the park-operated campgrounds further south, and you are giving up flush toilets and showers at that premium. Choose Headwaters if you want a base camp that lets you hit both parks without relocating, or if you are rolling in with a larger RV that would struggle at the tighter loops in Jenny Lake or Signal Mountain.
Booking
Reserve Your Campsite
All 171 sites are reservable.
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Sites & Setup
RV Information
RVs allowed. Maximum length: 45 feet. No electrical hookups.
Accessibility
97 ADA-accessible campsites. Most campsites are accessible to wheelchairs. Restroom facilities are accessible. One fully accessible shower is available. The campsites and roads are compacted gravel that may make wheelchair access more challenging. Unpaved Roads - All vehicles OK in good weather
Rules to Know
- Fires:Campfires - must be contained within a metal fire grate 4.
- Bear Safety:Food storage - all food and other items with an odor must be properly stored at all times 2.
Pro Tips
Book this one as your first or last night on a Yellowstone-to-Teton road trip -- the location two miles from Yellowstone's south entrance means you can be at Old Faithful before the parking lots fill up, then retreat to Grand Teton in the evening.
The upper Snake River near Flagg Ranch is prime moose habitat, especially at dawn. Walk the meadow edges near the river before breakfast and you will likely spot them without competing with crowds further south at Oxbow Bend.
There are no showers on-site despite the nightly rate, so budget for a trip to the Colter Bay shower facilities about twenty minutes south, or embrace the river-adjacent lifestyle and pack biodegradable soap and a solar shower.
Photos
NPS Photo / Mattson
NPS Photo / Mattson
NPS Photo / E. HeltonGetting There
Directions
Heading north from Jackson on US 26/89/191, turn left (west) at Moran Junction. Continue north on US 89/191/287 22 miles to Flagg Ranch. Turn left (west) and follow the signs. Heading south from Yellowstone on US 89/191/287, continue two miles south. Turn right (west) at Flagg Ranch and follow the signs.
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