Some campsites have mountain views at the Jenny Lake Campground
Photo: NPS Photo / A. Mattson
About
This small campground is a few hundred yards from the east shore of Jenny Lake. The campground straddles a glacial moraine covered with an open forest of lodgepole pine, subalpine fir and Douglas fir. Across the lake, Teewinot Mountain, Cascade Canyon and Mount St. John dominate the landscape. No trailers, campers, or generators are allowed. Vehicles cannot be over 8 feet high or 14 feet long. Maximum per site is two tents, one vehicle, and six guests for up to 7 nights.
Campsites
Location
Teton Park Road
Jenny Lake Campground
Moose, WY 83012
Fees
Hours
Summer Season - campground usually fills before 9 am during the peak season
Reservations
Campsites are reservable on Recreation.gov. Plan ahead and reserve your site up to six months in advance. The maximum stay permitted at Jenny Lake Campground is seven nights, and the maximum cumulative stay between all Grand Teton National Park campgrounds is 30 nights.
Make a Reservation →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.
Weather
Grand Teton National Park has long, cold winters—snow and frost are possible any month. April, May, & June - Mild days and cool nights alternate with rain and snow. July & August - Warm days and cool nights prevail, with afternoon thundershowers common. September, October, & November - Sunny days and cold nights alternate with rain and occasional snowstorms. December to April - Between storms the days are sunny and nights are frigid. Snow blankets the mountains and valley.
Accessibility
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.
Cellular data is available depending on location and provider. The closest public wireless internet(wifi) access is at the Craig Thomas Discovery & Visitor Center in Moose.
Cell phone coverage is available depending on location and provider.
Campfires are allowed at designated campgrounds within metal fire grates unless fire restrictions are in effect. Downed and dead wood may be collected within the campground.
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RVs and trailers are prohibited in the Jenny Lake Campground including cab-over campers and vans with a pop-top roof. Height limit of 8 feet.
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This tent-only campground has two loops with 51 individual campsites, 3 of which are ADA-compliant sites and 10 hiker-bicycler sites. Vehicles over eight feel high, trailers, cab-over campers, and raised pop-tops on vans are prohibited. There is a campground host on-site and a house phone located at the kiosk.
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Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
Developed Campground