Jenny Lake Campground
The Quick Take
Jenny Lake is the crown jewel campsite in Grand Teton -- and everyone knows it. This tents-only campground sits on a glacial moraine just steps from the lake's eastern shore, with views of Teewinot Mountain and Cascade Canyon that make other campgrounds feel like parking lots. The trade-off is real: no trailers, no generators, no vehicles over fourteen feet, and vault toilets instead of flush. You get roughly sixty sites under a canopy of lodgepole pine and subalpine fir, which means it feels intimate rather than sprawling. At over fifty dollars a night with no hookups or showers, you are paying a premium for location alone -- and it is worth every cent. This is the campground for tent campers who want to roll out of their sleeping bag and be on the water or trailhead within minutes, not for anyone who considers a generator non-negotiable.
Booking
Reserve Your Campsite
All 61 sites are reservable.
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Sites & Setup
RV Information
RVs allowed. Maximum length: 8 feet. No electrical hookups.
Accessibility
51 ADA-accessible campsites. Accessible restrooms available. The campground loop roads are paved and generally level, with one hill at each end of the main campground loop. Restrooms are accessible. Accessible showers(campers only) are available south of the campground along a paved path. Campground registration area is accessible. Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
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
The campground fills before 9 AM in peak season, and that is not an exaggeration. Reservations are available, so book as early as the system allows -- recreation.gov typically opens Grand Teton sites six months out. If you are trying for a walk-up, arrive at the campground by 7 AM and be ready to circle. Weekday arrivals dramatically improve your odds.
The Jenny Lake boat shuttle across to the west shore cuts nearly four miles off the round trip to Hidden Falls and Inspiration Point, two of the most popular hikes in the park. Buy your ticket early in the morning before the crowds stack up, or paddle your own canoe across for free if you have one that fits the vehicle restrictions.
No camp store sells meals here, so plan your food before you arrive -- Jackson is a half-hour drive south and the closest real grocery run. Bring a quality bear canister or use the provided food lockers religiously; grizzlies and black bears are active in this corridor all summer. A camp stove is essential since you cannot count on gathering firewood easily, though bundled firewood is sold nearby.
Photos
NPS Photo / A. Mattson
NPS Photo / E. Helton
NPS Photo / SwiftGetting There
Directions
Heading north from Jackson on US 26/89/191, turn left (west) at Moose Junction and continue eight miles north to South Jenny Lake Junction. Turn left (west) into the developed area. Heading south from Yellowstone on US 89/191/287, turn right (southwest) at Jackson Lake Junction and continue 12 miles south to South Jenny Lake Junction. Turn right (west) into the developed area.
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