2021 Operating Updates

At this time, there are no anticipated impacts to existing guest camping reservations. Please note that some facilities and services—including restaurants, activities, and retail operations—may have modifications or limitations.

In support of the President’s Executive Order on Protecting the Federal Workforce and Requiring Mask-Wearing, all individuals are required to wear a mask or other acceptable face covering when inside, in line, gathered for services at our public facilities, interacting with our employees, or outdoors on NPS-administered lands when social distancing is not possible. The mask must fully cover both the mouth and nose.

Guests are encouraged to check back to our site regularly for updates, and to plan ahead and book early.

Campgrounds in Grand Teton are Now Reservation-Only

Visitors Should Plan Ahead and Book Early as Sites will No Longer Be Available on a First-Come Basis.

Camping at all campgrounds in Grand Teton National Park and the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway is available by reservation only. Reservations for the 2021 season can be booked on a 6-month rolling basis.

Visitors wishing to reserve a campsite at the Jenny Lake Campground can do so by visiting Recreation.gov. Please note that reservations for these campgrounds cannot be made through the Grand Teton Lodge Company website or call center.

Visitors must create an account on the Recreation.gov website prior to making campground reservations. Those who already have an account are encouraged to confirm their login and password information. Learn more about how to get started on Recreation.gov.

Campsite reservations are expected to fill quickly! Visitors are strongly encouraged to plan ahead and book early.

Jenny Lake Campground

2021 Operating Dates: May 7 - September 26 (subject to weather)

About Jenny Lake Campground
Tucked away at the base of the Teton Mountain Range, Jenny Lake Campground is situated within walking distance of the eastern shore of Jenny Lake, with views of Teewinot Mountain, Mount St. John, and into Cascade Canyon. This tent-only campground has two loops with 48 individual campsites and three ADA-compliant sites. The Jenny Lake Store is a five-minute walk from the campground, and offers firewood, ice, clothing, souvenirs, and snacks.

Offering a wide array of activities including boating, hiking, and cycling, the Jenny Lake area is one of the most-visited sections of the park, making this campground a great location for exploration. The campground is open from early-May to late-September, and is extremely popular. Those looking to camp at Jenny Lake are strongly encouraged to plan ahead.

Rates

Individual campsites are $39.96 per night / $20.54 per night with an Access Pass / Senior Pass through the National Park Service
Hiker & Bicyclist sites are $13.32 per person, per night / $7.22 per person, per night with an Access Pass / Senior Pass through the National Park Service

Facilities

Jenny Lake Campground is a tent-only campground. Trailers, campers, and pop-up roof tents are not permitted.
Each campsite includes a compact gravel parking space for one vehicle no larger than eight feet high and 14 feet long.
All sites include a picnic table, a fire pit with metal fire grate, bear-proof food storage lockers, and access to nearby water spigots, flush toilets, and coin-operated showers.
ADA Access with Access Pass: Three campsites are ADA compliant, and feature accessible picnic tables, leveled sites, and leveled pathways to accessible restrooms and payphone. Routes to the amphitheater are not wheelchair accessible.

Additional Amenities

There is no WiFi/internet service at Jenny Lake Campground. The closest public wireless internet access is at the Craig Thomas Discovery & Visitor Center in Moose.
Cellular coverage varies, and may be available depending location within the campground and service provider.
There is a campground host on-site, and a payphone located at the kiosk.
Firewood, ice, and supplies can be purchased at the nearby Jenny Lake Store.

Policies

Maximum allowed per site is one tent, one vehicle, and six guests. (For reference, 2 motorcycles = 1 vehicle)
All nights are paid in full at the time of check-in. Early departures are non-refundable.
The maximum stay permitted at Jenny Lake Campground is 7 nights, and the maximum cumulative stay between all park campgrounds is 30 nights.
Guests may check-in at 12 PM. Check-out is 11 AM.
Quiet hours are 10pm - 7am.
Camping accommodations are pet-friendly. Please review campground & National Park pet regulations.
Wildlife activity is prevalent in the park. Please be familiar with food storage and wildlife safety guidelines.
U.S. citizens or permanent residents with permanent disabilities can apply for an Access Pass / Senior Pass through the National Park Service.