Colter Bay Tent Village
Grand Teton National Park — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Moran, WY, WY
Price: From $101 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (231 reviews)
Season: May through October
Think of Colter Bay Village as summer camp for the entire family. This lovely area is set on the shores of Jackson Lake, and offers practical amenities like laundry facilities, showers, restaurants and a grocery store, as well as purely-for-fun diversions like a marina, gift shop, visitor center, and horse corrals. Colter Bay has an activity for everyone in the family.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Showers, Electric Hookups, Bear Boxes, Fishing, Firewood for Sale
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Located on the shores of Jackson Lake with family-friendly amenities including laundry, showers, restaurants, and a grocery store. Offers diverse activities like hiking, kayaking, fishing, horseback riding, and swimming with access to a marina and visitor center.
Wildlife alert: Grizzly Bear and American Black Bear present in area — use bear boxes provided. Also verify sightings of Rocky Mountain Mule Deer, Pacific Marten, Great Blue Heron, and Great Gray Owl.
Insider tips for Colter Bay Tent Village: Book early — this is a popular federal campground. Firewood available for purchase on-site. Mix of tent and cabin accommodations available (some cabins feature fireplaces and bunkbeds).
Skip Colter Bay Tent Village if: Seeking hookups — most sites have no hookups.. Planning to visit November-April — campground is seasonally closed..
Best time to visit Colter Bay Tent Village: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..
Nearby campgrounds: Colter Bay Rv Park (Moran, WY), Colter Bay Marina End Ties (Moran, WY), Signal Mountain Campground (Grand Teton National Park, WY (Jackson Lake)), Grand Teton / Jackson Hole KOA Holiday (Moran, WY).
Cell Phone Coverage at Colter Bay Tent Village
Cell signal at Colter Bay Tent Village (Moran, WY): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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.
Think of Colter Bay Village as summer camp for the entire family. This lovely area is set on the shores of Jackson Lake, and offers practical amenities like laundry facilities, showers, restaurants and a grocery store, as well as purely-for-fun diversions like a marina, gift shop, visitor center, and horse corrals. Colter Bay has an activity for everyone in the family.
Verified facts
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground.
Firewood available for purchase on-site.
Mix of tent and cabin accommodations available (some cabins feature fireplaces and bunkbeds).
Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
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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 — Grand Teton National Park fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Grand Teton National Park before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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