Atherton Creek Campground
Bridger-Teton National Forest — lakeside, fishing
Location: Jackson, WY, WY
Price: From $20 per night
Price range: $20–$40 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: May through October
Atherton Creek Campground is located on Lower Slide Lake. This is a beautiful and quiet camping location where you can quickly and easily get away from the hustle and bustle of Grand Teton National Park and Jackson, but still access those places in less than 30 minutes if you wish. The road access is paved up to the campground and winds through aspen stands with gorgeous views of the Gros Ventre River.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Bear Boxes, Fishing
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Atherton Creek sits on Lower Slide Lake with excellent boat and fishing access for trout, while offering a quiet escape within 30 minutes of Grand Teton and Jackson via paved road through scenic aspen stands and Gros Ventre River views.
Wildlife alert: Moose observed in the area — use standard wildlife precautions and store food in bear boxes provided at sites.
Insider tips for Atherton Creek Campground: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with only 16 sites Bring a boat or kayak: official RIDB data confirms paddle boating and kayaking activities with excellent lake access The paved road access winds through aspen and offers scenic Gros Ventre River views en route, making the drive part of the experience
Skip Atherton Creek Campground if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available; only self-contained RVs suitable. You prefer year-round camping — seasonal operations May through October only.
Best time to visit Atherton Creek Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Granite Creek Campground (Bondurant, WY), Turpin Meadow Campground (WY), Hoback Guard Station (BIG PINEY, WY), East Table Campground (Alpine, WY).
Cell Phone Coverage at Atherton Creek Campground
Cell signal at Atherton Creek Campground (Jackson, WY): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Atherton Creek Campground is located on Lower Slide Lake. This is a beautiful and quiet camping location where you can quickly and easily get away from the hustle and bustle of Grand Teton National Park and Jackson, but still access those places in less than 30 minutes if you wish. The road access is paved up to the campground and winds through aspen stands with gorgeous views of the Gros Ventre River.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with only 16 sites
Bring a boat or kayak: official RIDB data confirms paddle boating and kayaking activities with excellent lake access
The paved road access winds through aspen and offers scenic Gros Ventre River views en route, making the drive part of the experience
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Jackson, drive north on Highway 26/89 into Grand Teton National Park until you reach the GTNP roundabout. From the roundabout take the right exit onto the Gros Ventre Road heading east, passing the community of Kelly. The continue north on the same road and turn right on Forest Service Road #30400. Travel 5 miles and turn right into the Atherton Campground
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Bridger-Teton National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Bridger-Teton National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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