Dispersed Camping in Teton County, Wyoming
Showing 213 locations in Teton County.
Alpine Boat Landing Corridor
An unpaved access corridor managed by the U.S. Forest Service providing direct passage near the Salt River and Palisades Reservoir. The zone offers a functional gravel road suitable for standard vehicles with basic forest pull-outs.
Alpine North Loop Campground
A well-maintained Forest Service campground located near the convergence of the Grey's, Salt, and Snake Rivers in Star Valley. Nestled among pine trees near Palisades Reservoir, it offers cozy campsites with vault toilets and drinking water, making it a comfortable base camp.
Alpine Summer Home Road
A scenic gravel forest road corridor winding near the Alpine summer home area in Bridger-Teton National Forest. Provides access to trailheads and private cabins on public land.
Astoria Boat Ramp Road
A scenic gravel road leading towards the Snake River, situated in the Bridger-Teton National Forest.
Atherton Creek Campground
A scenic Forest Service campground situated along Lower Slide Lake on the Gros Ventre River, offering stunning waterfront and mountain views. The access road is paved up to the national forest boundary, becoming a standard gravel road leading into the campground loop. While the main developed campground closes for the season in late autumn, the lower loop near the boat ramp remains accessible for off-season camping without fees or services.
Bailey Meadow Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping corridor located along Bailey Meadow Road within Bridger-Teton National Forest.
Baldy Mountain Lookout / Flagstaff Road
This scenic dispersed camping corridor runs along Flagstaff Road into Bridger-Teton National Forest near Baldy Mountain. Travelers will find numerous pull-offs and meadows offering wild camping experiences, such as the peaceful lakeside sites at Lily Lake.
Beaver Protection / Upper Chall Road
A scenic dirt corridor winding through the Bridger-Teton National Forest offering dispersed camping opportunities on native gravel surfaces.
Bitters East Road Dispersed
A scenic national forest corridor offering dispersed camping access along a native dirt road in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, situated within Teton County, Wyoming. The terrain is typical wooded rural backcountry with quick access to regional trails and nearby natural peak attractions.
Black Powder Cabins and Camping
A rustic developed lodging and camping facility located right off Highway 191 along the Hoback River corridor.
Blackrock District, Bridger-Teton National Forest
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Blackrock Meadows 30035
This forest road provides access to dispersed camping opportunities within Bridger-Teton National Forest.
Blowout Campground
A developed Forest Service campground set among shade-providing aspens and lodgepole pines overlooking Palisades Reservoir. This location offers easy access to the water with a boat ramp situated just down the hill.
Blowout Campground
A developed lakeside campground offering excellent access to the Palisades Reservoir. It features forested sites atop a hill as well as shoreline sites near the boat ramp, making it ideal for both recreational vehicle camping and boating enthusiasts.
Blowout Canyon
A scenic dirt corridor winding through the Caribou-Targhee National Forest area near Blowout Canyon.
Box Canyon Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping corridor located along Box Canyon within the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. The road is a native material dirt road accessible to passenger cars and small-to-medium motorhomes in dry conditions.
Breakneck Flat Cottonwood Creek Road
A scenic dirt corridor along Cottonwood Creek in Bridger-Teton National Forest, offering dispersed camping areas past Goosewing Ranch. The route provides scenic riverside access and views of the surrounding wild country.
Bridge Campground
A developed U.S. Forest Service site offering straightforward camping on a paved and well-maintained road system. Nestled alongside the Bridger-Teton National Forest, it serves as an easily accessible base for all vehicle types looking to explore the scenic Hoback area.
Bridger-Teton Dispersed Spot
A secluded dispersed campsite located in Bridger-Teton National Forest near the Hoback River corridor.
Bridger-Teton National Forest near Hoback, WY
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Brooks Lake Campground
A scenic developed campground situated right along the shoreline of Brooks Lake, framed by majestic mountain cliffs and buttes. Ideal for those seeking designated sites with basic infrastructure, including picnic tables, fire rings, and bear-resistant storage.
Brooks Lake Creek Falls Campground
A beautiful, forested developed Forest Service campground set along Brooks Lake Creek near a rushing waterfall. It features two loops with select electric hookups in Loop A, vault toilets, and scenic hiking trails nearby.
Brooks Lake Road Corridor
A scenic mountain corridor on Shoshone National Forest land providing access to the Brooks Lake area, trailheads, and local lodges. This road corridor offers a stunning alpine backdrop near the Wind River Range.
Brooks Lake Road Dispersed Camping
Scenic dispersed camping spots distributed along Brooks Lake Road, providing exceptional views of the Pinnacle Buttes and surrounding waterways. These sites are ideal for self-contained rigs, though visitors should navigate from the main Brooks Lake Road rather than the unmaintained Wind River Lake route.
Bryan Guard Station Road Corridor
A scenic gravel forest road corridor situated in the Bridger-Teton National Park area near Hoback. The route offers dispersed camping opportunities in a pine-wooded valley setting accessible by passenger vehicles.
Buffalo Fork Access Road Dispersed
An unpaved access corridor within Bridger-Teton National Forest offering natural dispersed camping sites near the Buffalo Fork waterway.
Buffalo River Spur Designated Camping
An area of designated dispersed campsites along the Buffalo River Spur within Bridger-Teton National Forest. The corridor features spaced-out, numbered sites equipped with fire rings, offering direct access to the creek and excellent proximity to Grand Teton National Park.
Buffalo Valley Dispersed Camping (FR 30086)
This highly scenic dispersed camping corridor is located along Forest Road 30086 (just off Buffalo Valley Road/Diamond Cross Road) near the eastern boundary of Grand Teton National Park. The area features a mix of roadside pullouts and spur roads descending toward the Buffalo Fork River. Up on the bluffs, sites 3, 5, and 6 offer world-class panoramic views of the Teton Range and the river valley below. Lower sites like Site 7 sit directly on the river flat, making them ideal for fishing access but prone to deep mud, ruts, and seasonal insects.
Burro Hill Road & Buffalo Valley Dispersed
Scenic, officially designated dispersed camping corridor located along Burro Hill Road and the Buffalo Valley spurs. Sites are nestled near the Buffalo Fork River and adjacent meadows, offering peaceful retreats just outside the national park boundary. Access roads are dirt and can become highly rutted in the final sections near the river banks, with standard campervans able to navigate carefully during dry conditions. High-clearance is recommended for the riverfront spurs. Wildlife sightings are common in this open-range bear territory.
Cabin Creek
An expansive forest corridor nested within the Bridger-Teton National Forest along Cabin Creek, offering a peaceful wooded environment.
Camp Creek Road Dispersed
A gravel-surfaced corridor within the Bridger-Teton National Forest offering convenient dispersed camping access. It sits close to the highway but is surrounded by scenic forest hillsides.
Campsite #1
A scenic backcountry campsite nestled in the wilderness along the high trails of Grand Teton National Park.
Campsite #2
An isolated backcountry wilderness campsite situated beneath towering alpine peaks.
Campsite #3
A remote backcountry wilderness camping site located along high-elevation alpine routes.
Caves
A primitive, backcountry hike-in camping area situated near the legendary Petzoldt's Caves along the climbing route up the Grand Teton.
Clark's Draw Dispersed Camping
This scenic dispersed camping corridor winds through the beautiful Bridger-Teton National Forest, offering primitive roadside spots along a dirt road near Clark Butte. It provides an ideal rustic basecamp for exploring the scenic terrain of Western Wyoming.
Cliff Creek Wilderness Area
A remote wilderness backcountry spot situated near Cliff Creek in the scenic Teton region of Wyoming.
Coal Creek Trailhead Corridor
A scenic mountain staging area and forest access road nestled in the Teton Pass region near Taylor Mountain and Mount Glory. It offers immediate access to backcountry trails and forest lands.
Coburn Creek Trailhead
A peaceful clearing and trailhead loop parking area near a mountain stream. Features grassy meadows, mountain backdrops, and a level gravel turnaround loop. It is highly valued as a quiet, scenic basecamp.
Colter Bay Campground
A vast, popular campground nestled in lodgepole pines within walking distance of Jackson Lake. Offers dry sites for RVs and dedicated areas for tents and bicycler-hikers. Complete village amenities including showers, laundry, and dining are nearby during the operating season. Reservations are highly competitive and must be made in advance.
Colter Bay Marina & Winter Lot
This zone covers the Colter Bay Marina docks, boat slips, and adjacent paved parking lots. During the summer operating season, standard overnight vehicle camping is strictly prohibited and active enforcement is present. However, a designated winter parking program allows overnight vehicle stays in designated lots during the winter season for a small fee.
Colter Bay RV Park
The premier full-hookup campground option within Colter Bay Village. Surrounded by lodgepole pine forest, it features dedicated paved sites with modern utility connections. Ideal for larger travel trailers and Class A motorhomes seeking comfort inside Grand Teton National Park.
Colter Bay Tent Village
An official, structured village of 66 tent cabins set amidst towering lodgepole pines near the scenic shores of Jackson Lake in Grand Teton National Park.
Colter Dump Road Dispersed
A dirt corridor within the Bridger-Teton National Forest offering quiet dispersed camping options just outside Grand Teton National Park.
Colter Meadows
A scenic backcountry meadow area located within Bridger-Teton National Forest.
Cottonwood Creek Road Dispersed Camping
Cottonwood Creek Road winds through the scenic Bridger-Teton National Forest near Wilson, Wyoming, offering direct access to dispersed camping. The road serves as a primary forest corridor with beautiful pine surroundings, situated near natural landmarks like Taylor Mountain.
Coyote Gulch - Spur B
A scenic dirt road corridor within Bridger-Teton National Forest offering dispersed camping opportunities. Standard forest service rules apply for camping along this native-surface spur.
Crooked Creek
Remote walk-in or hike-in setting located near Crooked Creek in the Bridger-Teton National Forest area.
Crystal Creek Campground
A quiet and rustic campground situated near the flowing waters of Crystal Creek in the Bridger-Teton National Forest.
Curtis Canyon Campground
A developed, paid U.S. Forest Service campground offering 11 organized sites. Located along the main access climb, it provides a more stable, level, and structured alternative to the rough dispersed sites higher up, complete with basic services.
Deadman Creek Road Dispersed Camping
A scenic dirt forest corridor situated in the Bridger-Teton National Forest. The road is composed of native dirt and gravel, providing straightforward access for a variety of rigs seeking dispersed options.
Deadman Timber Sale Road Hunting Camp
An established hunting camp clearing nestled along the Deadman Timber Sale Road within the Bridger-Teton National Forest.
Deer Creek Cabin
A historic and rustic Forest Service guard station cabin compound located along the scenic Greys River road system. During the summer, free-roaming Forest Service horses graze in the surrounding pasture. This quiet mountain site provides easy access to excellent fishing, hiking, and OHV trail riding. Winter access is limited to snowmobile travel on a groomed trail corridor. The two-room cabin accommodates up to six guests with propane heating, lights, a kitchen, and seasonal indoor plumbing. A vault toilet is available year-round for occupants. Reservations are required.
Deer Creek Guard Station Corridor
A scenic mountain access road winding through the Bridger-Teton National Forest near the historic guard station and cabin. The corridor provides opportunities for dispersed camping along the forest road spurs.
Dew Place Dispersed Camping (FR 30340)
A scenic dirt corridor located within the Bridger-Teton National Forest, providing dispersed camping opportunities near Jackson, Wyoming.
Ditch Creek Spur A Dispersed
A quiet and heavily wooded dispersed camping corridor situated along Ditch Creek Spur A, offering private level sites elevated above the creek. This area provides a peaceful, less-crowded alternative to the busier corridors nearby, though it sits deep in the timber and lacks direct views of the Tetons.
East Confluence
A scenic backcountry trailhead area offering remote walk-in access near the confluence of the Snake River and Pacific Creek.
East Table Campground
A scenic developed National Forest campground situated along the banks of the Snake River. Heavily wooded with mature trees, this location features well-spaced sites offering an intimate camping experience. Campers can enjoy river views and access to nearby trailheads, making it a peaceful base camp near the Jackson Hole area.
East Table Creek Boat Dock
A river access road and parking footprint providing a launch site on the Snake River. Best suited for day-use river access and temporary staging.
Elbow Campground
Elbow Campground is a scenic mountain getaway managed by the U.S. Forest Service in the Bridger-Teton National Forest.
Fireside Buffalo Valley RV Park
A commercial RV park located off Diamond Cross Road, offering full services including a dump station, drinking water, showers, a small grocery market, fuel, and a bar. This site provides a convenient hub for travelers exploring the Teton region.
Fireside Resort Jackson Hole
A developed private campground and cabin resort located off Moose Wilson Road near Grand Teton National Park. The facility features full hookup RV sites with 30/50A electric service, clean private unisex bathrooms with hot showers, laundry facilities, a hot tub, and dishwashing areas. Ground tent camping is strictly prohibited, though rooftop tents and camper vans are permitted.
Flat Creek Road Dispersed
This scenic dispersed camping corridor runs along Flat Creek Road just past the National Elk Refuge boundary in Bridger-Teton National Forest. The lower parking area features a handful of flatter, accessible sites with panoramic views of the Teton Range, while the road continuing further up the canyon becomes increasingly rough, rutted, and steep, requiring high clearance. Self-contained units are highly recommended, as campers must pack out all human waste.
Forest Road 30050D Dispersed
A quiet National Forest road corridor located within the Bridger-Teton National Forest near Jackson, offering primitive roadside dispersed camping options.
Forest Road 30340 Dispersed
A quiet forest corridor located along USFS Road 30340 in Bridger-Teton National Forest, leading to elevated terrain near Shadow Mountain. The road is rocky and bumpy, particularly towards the end of the line, but rewards with highly secluded sites nestled in a tranquil pine setting.
Fox Creek Road Corridor
A rugged corridor near Fox Creek within Bridger-Teton National Forest, offering primitive dispersed camping options.
Game Creek Road 304550
A scenic forest corridor offering dispersed camping access along a native dirt road in Bridger-Teton National Forest near Jackson Hole.
Garnet Meadows
High-altitude backcountry camping site nestled within Garnet Canyon, offering stunning mountain vistas.
Gibbs Creek Road Dispersed
Gibbs Creek Road offers convenient dispersed camping opportunities along a scenic corridor in Teton County, managed by the Bridger-Teton National Forest.
Grand Canyon A - Palisades Reservoir North Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor nested along Grand Canyon A road on the northern shores of Palisades Reservoir. This wide-open grassy flats area offers spectacular mountain and waterfront vistas with generous spacing between campsites. High winds are common along the shoreline, but the hard-packed gravel and dirt access road remains accessible for most standard rigs and large motorhomes.
Grand Teton Backcountry Camping (Jenny Lake Area)
High-alpine backcountry camping areas located in the rugged Teton Range near Mount Owen and Jenny Lake.
Grand Teton National Park
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Grand Teton Wilderness Backcountry Area
This zone covers designated wilderness backcountry camping locations nestled in the high-alpine terrain of the Teton Range near Middle Teton. Overnight stays in this fragile alpine ecosystem require strict adherence to national park backcountry regulations.
Granite Creek Campground
Secluded US Forest Service campground located along a scenic creek. Popular for its proximity to Granite Falls and Granite Hot Springs. Access requires navigating a nine-mile gravel forest road that can feature significant potholes and washboard conditions.
Granite Creek Road Dispersed (Bridger-Teton National Forest)
A highly scenic dispersed camping corridor winding along Granite Creek in the Jackson Hole region. Numerous level pull-offs and shaded forest clearings line the creek, offering stunning mountain backdrops and quick access to a natural hot springs pool and waterfall located further up the canyon. The area is heavily wooded with mature pine trees and features established stone fire rings. Campsites are well-spaced but very popular, requiring early arrival during summer weekends. Be mindful of food storage as this is active bear habitat.
Greys River Cove RV Park
A private RV park offering tent campsites, van parking, and full hookup sites for larger rigs, located near the Snake River and about an hour from Grand Teton. Amenities include clean showers, flush toilets, laundry facilities, and an on-site saloon and grill with an outdoor deck.
Greys River Labarge Road
A scenic dirt corridor winding through the forest adjacent to the Greys River.
Greys River Road Dispersed
This scenic dispersed camping corridor winds along the Greys River in the Bridger-Teton National Forest, offering standard roadside pulloffs in a pine-studded mountain valley.
Greys River Road Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor located along the Greys River just outside of Alpine, offering convenient access to the water and flat staging areas. The lower sections include a large gravel trailhead and staging parking lot, while further spurs lead down to riverfront pullouts. This area serves as a popular multi-use recreational portal for ATVers, hunters, and winter snowmobilers.
Gros Ventre Campground
A very large, scenic National Park Service campground situated next to the Gros Ventre River, offering excellent opportunities for viewing local wildlife like moose and bison. The park includes dry sites for RVs, individual tent sites, and electric loops. It features beautiful views of Blacktail Butte and the Teton Mountains, and is a popular spot for fly fishing.
Gros Ventre Dispersed Recreation Site
A scenic dispersed camping corridor located along the Gros Ventre River, offering excellent views of the surrounding mountains and river valley within the Bridger-Teton National Forest.
Gros Ventre River Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping corridor located along the Gros Ventre River within Bridger-Teton National Forest.
Gros Ventre Road Dispersed (Red Hills)
A scenic dispersed camping corridor nested along Gros Ventre Road within Bridger-Teton National Forest. The corridor features a mix of spacious roadside pull-offs with bear boxes and rugged 4WD spurs descending toward the river. High-clearance vehicles are strongly recommended to navigate the rough, washboard gravel road and potholes, especially past the developed campgrounds. Beautiful views of the Red Hills frame the valley. Due to its location in active bear territory, food storage order compliance is mandatory. The lower section near Slide Lake can be busier, but higher spur trails provide exceptional wilderness privacy.
Group & Horse Party Campsite
A designated group and stock-friendly backcountry campsite located deep within the majestic mountain landscapes of Grand Teton National Park.
Hatchet Campground
A convenient, well-shaded Forest Service campground located just off the highway. It offers level sites nestled among tall pines, providing a clean and easily accessible option for travelers heading into Grand Teton National Park.
Hatchet-Lily Lake Road Dispersed (FR 30160)
This forest road corridor climbs through the Bridger-Teton National Forest, offering numerous dispersed campsites with dramatic views of the Teton Range to the west. While lower pull-offs are wooded and shaded, driving further up the dirt road leads to highly scenic ridges overlooking alpine meadows. Be prepared for unlevel sites and seasonal bugs.
Hawthorne Hollow
A scenic dispersed camping corridor located along Hawthorne Hollow within the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, offering native-surface road access and natural, wooded surroundings.
Heart Six Ranch Road Dispersed
This forest corridor winds through beautiful meadows and dense pine forests of the Bridger-Teton National Park area. Standard dispersed camping opportunities exist along the public right-of-way bordering magnificent mountain terrain.
Highway 22 Spur Dispersed
A dirt spur road and gravel turnoff tucked just off Highway 22 near Teton Pass, providing quick access for overnight camping in the national forest. The lower section features a parallel gravel track partially screened by pine trees, which helps block highway sightlines.
Highway 26/287 Mtc Corridor
A primary national forest road providing access into the scenic Shoshone National Forest. The road is well-maintained and serves as a gateway to nearby campgrounds and waterfalls.
Hoback Campground
A scenic developed campground situated directly on the banks of the Hoback River. Most sites are back-in, but there are some pull-throughs, featuring river access, picnic tables, fire rings, and bear boxes. The facility includes exceptionally clean pit toilets and seasonal potable water, offering a convenient base camp within a short drive of Jackson.
Hoback Canyon Roadside Pull-off
A basic, unpaved parking pull-off located in the Bridger-Teton National Forest area near Hoback, ideal for quick staging or temporary stops.
Hoback Canyon Trailhead Access
A quiet wilderness trail access point located within the Bridger-Teton National Forest.
Hoback Canyon Trailhead Pull-off
A scenic wilderness trailhead location tucked away within the Bridger-Teton National Forest near Hoback.
Hoback Guard Station
A historic log cabin built in 1935 by the Civilian Conservation Corps, offering a rustic backcountry lodging experience with beautiful mountain scenery near Hoback, Wyoming. The cabin provides electricity and seasonal running water, serving as an excellent basecamp for exploring local trails, Granite Hot Springs, and the scenic Snake River Canyon.
Hoffman Campground
A smaller campground located along McCoy Creek Road, offering a rustic wooded environment near the reservoir.
Holmes Cave Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping corridor along Holmes Cave Road within the Bridger-Teton National Forest.
Horse Creek Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping corridor located along Horse Creek Road within the Bridger-Teton National Forest.
Indian Creek Boat Ramp Dispersed
A spacious dispersed camping area located on the shores of the Palisades Reservoir along Indian Creek Boat Ramp road. This site offers flat, grassy areas and dry lakebed terrain that accommodates rigs of all sizes. Vault toilets are located near the entrance road, but no other amenities are provided.
Jack Creek Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping corridor located along Jack Creek Road within the scenic Bridger-Teton National Forest.
Jackson District, Bridger-Teton National Forest
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Jackson Downtown Parking Garage Zone
A multi-level public parking structure in downtown Jackson. Suitable strictly for low-clearance vehicles due to physical height restrictions.
Jackson Lake Backcountry Sites
A scenic lakeside spot located near Jackson Lake in Grand Teton National Park offering direct water access and basic amenities, but strictly requiring a backcountry permit to stay overnight legally.
Jedediah Smith Wilderness Backcountry
A pristine alpine backcountry zone located within the Jedediah Smith Wilderness. This entire area is strictly hike-in or pack-in, requiring a trek along mountain wilderness trails with absolutely no vehicular access.
Jenny Lake Campground
Tucked away at the base of the Teton Mountain Range, this highly popular developed facility is situated within walking distance of the eastern shore of Jenny Lake. It features views of Teewinot Mountain, Mount St. John, and Cascade Canyon. The campground is tent-only, offering 51 individual campsites and 10 hiker-biker sites in close proximity to major trailhead loops.
Jensen Cabin
Jensen Cabin is a rustic, historic-style USFS cabin located off McCoy Creek Road, approximately 13 miles from Alpine. It sleeps up to six guests and offers a quiet, pine-forested retreat with excellent access to hiking, off-road vehicle riding, and winter snowmobiling.
Jordan Canyon Access
A gravel-surfaced canyon access corridor entering the Caribou-Targhee National Forest near the Idaho-Wyoming state line. The road provides immediate access to public lands with options for roadside staging and dispersed camping.
Kilgore Creek Road Dispersed
An unpaved forest road offering dispersed camping corridors within Bridger-Teton National Forest.
Kozy Campground
A charming, well-maintained developed campground located right on the banks of the Hoback River. This scenic roadside getaway features paved sites, picnic tables, grills, bear boxes, vault toilets, and a historic hand-crank water pump, making it a fantastic base camp for exploring the region.
Lava Creek Campground
Lava Creek Campground is a simple developed campground located in the scenic Bridger-Teton National Forest region.
Lava Mountain Oil Well Road
A scenic forest road corridor winding through Shoshone National Forest offering dispersed camping options.
Lime Creek East
This forest road corridor wind through the Bridger-Teton National Forest, offering standard dispersed camping pull-offs along Lime Creek. The route provides access to quiet, wooded areas with convenient proximity to the Hoback River and nearby scenic canyon landscapes.
Little Box Forest Road Corridor
A scenic gravel forest corridor situated within the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, offering convenient dispersed camping access. The area is surrounded by tranquil pine forests and sits in close proximity to scenic mountain attractions and McCoy Creek.
Little Cottonwood Group Campground
A dedicated group camping area situated in a scenic forest of pine and aspen trees just above the Snake River Canyon. This site is highly favored by fly-fishers, whitewater rafters, and large families seeking an organized, rustic retreat close to natural landmarks.
Little Greys / Waterdog Lake Road
A rugged corridor winding through the Bridger-Teton National Forest, offering primitive dispersed camping options along the dirt route.
Lizard Creek Campground
Situated on the northern shore of Jackson Lake in Grand Teton National Park, Lizard Creek Campground provides a quieter alternative to busier parks. It features 60 sites nestled in spruce and fir forests with direct access to water recreation and iconic views of the Teton Mountain Range.
Lost Lake Spur A Dispersed
A scenic dirt corridor winding through the Bridger-Teton National Forest near Jackson, offering primitive dispersed camping along the native-surface road.
Lower Grizzly Creek
A scenic dispersed camping corridor located along Lower Grizzly Creek within the Bridger-Teton National Forest.
Lower Mountain Creek
A remote backcountry trail point along Lower Mountain Creek in the Teton Wilderness.
Lower Pelham Creek Dispersed Camping
A scenic, quiet forest road corridor nestled within the Shoshone National Forest, offering primitive roadside dispersed camping opportunities. Ideal for campers looking to escape into the wilderness with close proximity to Lava Mountain.
Lower Saddle
An iconic, high-alpine backcountry camping outpost situated on the wind-swept ridge between the Middle and Grand Teton peaks.
Lunch Counter Kahuna Overlook
A scenic overlook corridor offering sweeping views of the Snake River Canyon within the Bridger-Teton National Forest. Dispersed camping is accessible along this gravel road spur, which is highly popular with rafters and travelers looking for elevated views of the river rapids.
Mariposa Lake
An isolated high-country hiking destination on the boundary of the Teton Wilderness.
Mary's Lake Forest Road
This scenic dirt corridor provides vehicle access into the Bridger-Teton National Forest near Mary's Lake. Dispersed camping is allowed along the forest road during the summer and autumn months.
McCain Guard Station Cabin
A historic, rustic two-room cabin constructed in 1933 by the Civilian Conservation Corps, nestled in a scenic valley with nearby trailheads and creeks. The cabin accommodates up to six guests and requires a reservation, with winter access restricted to snowmobiles on a groomed trail.
McCoy Creek Campground
Located on the south end of the Palisades Reservoir along McCoy Creek, this developed campground features gravel sites with fire rings, bear boxes, and picnic tables. A primitive boat ramp on-site allows launching of small watercraft like rafts, kayaks, and canoes. The area is highly popular for lake and stream fishing, though shade is very limited within the loop. Restrooms and trash services are provided during the peak season.
McCoy Creek Road Dispersed
National Forest Development Road 087 offers scenic dispersed camping spots west of Alpine along the southern shores of Palisades Reservoir and McCoy Creek. It provides direct access to water recreation, hiking trails, and the surrounding mountains. The upper section is rougher and tighter, making it less suitable for larger RVs. Standard 16-day stay limits apply within the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. Only gas stoves are permitted during late-summer fire bans.
McNeel Creek Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping along McNeel Creek Road in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. This dirt road corridor winds through pristine woodlands, offering natural campsites close to mountain streams.
Middle Fork/South Fork Trailhead
Middle Fork/South Fork is a high-altitude backcountry trail junction accessed on foot, located deep within the scenic mountain terrain near Rendezvous Mountain.
Mill Forest Road
A scenic dirt corridor traversing parts of the Bridger-Teton National Forest, offering primitive dispersed camping along its route.
Moccasin Basin Spur C
An isolated dispersed camping corridor situated within Shoshone National Forest. The route offers access to remote mountain scenery and a peaceful lakeside meadow at its terminus, complete with a local bear box and fire ring.
Moose Wilson Road Backcountry Access
A rugged trailhead/hike-in point located deep in the scenic backcountry of the Teton Range, near Battleship Mountain.
Moose Wilson Road Corridor
This scenic driving corridor connects Wilson and Moose, running along the boundary of Grand Teton National Park and Bridger-Teton National Forest. Due to strict park rules and conservation ordinances, overnight parking and dispersed camping are strictly prohibited along this road corridor.
Moose Wilson Road Designated Dispersed Sites
A scenic corridor containing official designated campsites located off Moose Wilson Road. These sites sit on the border of national forest land, providing immediate access to the southern Teton Range. Sites are strictly numbered and require compliance with local wildlife rules.
Moraines
Rugged backcountry camping sites situated along the boulder-strewn lateral moraine in Garnet Canyon.
Mosquito Creek Road Dispersed
This scenic dispersed camping area sits along Mosquito Creek Road within the Bridger-Teton National Forest. High clearance is recommended due to rough, unmaintained dirt road sections leading to the main gravel flat and trailheads.
Mosquito Creek Road
A scenic forest road corridor winding into the Bridger-Teton National Forest, offering standard dispersed camping opportunities during the summer and fall seasons. The route features a dirt and gravel surface that is generally accessible to standard passenger vehicles in dry weather. Be aware of local seasonal closures that restrict motorized access during the winter and spring months to protect wildlife habitat.
Mount Reid Trailhead Access
A remote backcountry trailhead location situated deep within the scenic mountain terrain near Mount Reid, primarily serving as an access point for foot travel.
Mountain Creek Trailhead
A scenic backcountry trailhead located along Mountain Creek within the remote wilderness of the Teton region.
Nation Creek Road (FR 302340)
A scenic gravel corridor along Nation Creek within the Bridger-Teton National Forest, offering standard forest road access.
Nelson Drive Dispersed Camping
A gravel access route climbing into the Bridger-Teton National Forest just outside Jackson. Portions of this corridor provide immediate access to hiking trails and national forest lands, though strict local camping regulations apply close to the town boundary.
Nine Mile Meadow
A scenic meadow area along the backcountry trail system in the region.
North Fisherman CR Spur B
A scenic dirt corridor located within Bridger-Teton National Forest, offering standard dispersed camping options along the forest road spur.
North Fork Dry Beaver Spur A Dispersed
A quiet Forest Service spur road within Bridger-Teton National Forest offering peaceful, remote camping opportunities. The road is accessible by standard passenger vehicles and motorhomes under normal dry conditions.
North Fork Fall Creek Road
A scenic mountain road winding through Bridger-Teton National Forest. The dirt road corridor is suitable for standard vehicles and offers options for dispersed campers looking for a quiet, natural retreat.
North Fork Spread Creek (FR 301200)
This scenic forest service road corridor offers rustic dispersed camping options winding through the Bridger-Teton National Forest. Surrounded by mixed pine forests and rolling meadows, it is highly suitable for self-contained rigs seeking a wild, quiet setting within driving distance of Jackson and Grand Teton National Park.
North Indian Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along North Indian Road (Forest Road 282) near the creek. The area offers numerous established pull-off sites with stone fire rings and scenic wooded backdrops. The lower section sees high recreational vehicle use on weekends, but more secluded and quiet spots can be found further along the corridor.
North Pinnacle Drive Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping corridor located along North Pinnacle Drive inside Shoshone National Forest. The dirt road offers basic, native-material pullouts tucked into the wooded landscape near mountain vistas.
Pacific Creek Campground
A small, quiet developed Forest Service campground at the end of Pacific Creek Road, featuring basic amenities and close access to Teton Wilderness trailheads.
Paintbrush Canyon Backcountry Camping
High-alpine backcountry camping zone located in Grand Teton National Park, featuring rugged mountain vistas and pristine alpine meadows along the Paintbrush Canyon trail network.
Palisades Reservoir & Melvin Brewing Public Land
A wide, flat, and rocky spit of public land located along the Snake River, just north and west of the Melvin Brewing facility. Managed primarily by the Bureau of Reclamation and BLM, this area offers flat gravel expanses that serve as a highly popular informal camping location close to municipal amenities in Alpine. Note that while convenient, the access roads can develop deep potholes and loose dust during dry spells. Access is straightforward for most rigs, but high congestion is common during peak season.
Palisades Reservoir Boundary Turnaround
A wide, flat gravel turnaround spot situated right at the transition where the county-maintained road terminates and federal public land begins. Serves as an excellent alternative overnight option if the lower access gates to the reservoir are locked.
Palisades Reservoir Dispersed Beach
Expansive dispersed camping areas situated on the sandy and grassy flats along the northern and eastern shores of Palisades Reservoir. This highly popular zone offers wide-open beach spaces, scenic mountain vistas, and water-side access directly off Highway 26. However, conditions can vary greatly; the reservoir levels fluctuate significantly throughout the season, transforming sandy shores into mudflats when dry, and access roads can get deeply rutted or muddy.
Palisades Reservoir East Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor situated directly along the east banks of Palisades Reservoir on National Forest lands. The area offers several flat pull-offs with beautiful water vistas, though water levels in the reservoir fluctuate significantly throughout the season. Expect recreational traffic, including motorized watercraft and off-highway vehicles, on weekends.
Pass Creek Spur
A scenic dirt corridor winding through the Bridger-Teton National Forest. This route offers opportunities for remote, dispersed camping on native surface pullouts with views of the surrounding wilderness.
Pat Canyon Road Dispersed
A scenic dirt corridor winding through the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, offering standard dispersed camping opportunities along the roadway. The route is accessible to most standard vehicles and provides a rustic, forested setting.
Phillips Spur E
A scenic dirt corridor winding through the Bridger-Teton National Forest near Wilson, Wyoming, offering direct access to nature.
Pinnacles Campground
A developed Shoshone National Forest campground offering 21 campsites tucked near Brooks Lake with spectacular views of Pinnacle Butte. The area is highly popular for angling and hiking with direct access to nearby trails.
Platform Campsites
Scenic wilderness platforms constructed in Garnet Canyon to provide flat tent spaces among the rocky terrain.
Prichard Pass Dispersed Camping Area
Scenic dispersed camping corridor located along Prichard Pass within the Bridger-Teton National Forest.
Raspberry Ridge
A scenic dirt road corridor winding through Bridger-Teton National Forest, offering dispersed camping on grassy bluffs with views of the surrounding hills. Standard high-country forest service rules apply.
Red Creek Forest Road
A scenic dispersed camping corridor winding along the Bridger-Teton National Forest road network. The road is composed of native dirt materials but remains accessible to most vehicles during dry conditions.
Red Creek
A scenic dirt corridor winding along Red Creek within the Bridger-Teton National Forest, located just off the highway. It provides quick access to rustic pull-offs suitable for standard passenger vehicles and smaller rigs.
Red Rock Picnic Area
A scenic day-use picnic area within the Bridger-Teton National Forest. While standard NFS picnic areas and developed trailheads typically prohibit overnight stays, this corridor provides access to the surrounding forest.
Red Rock Ranch Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor located along the Red Rock Ranch forest road within the Bridger-Teton National Forest.
Riling Draw Dispersed Area
A quiet dispersed camping zone located within the Bridger-Teton National Forest along the Riling Draw corridor. The area features a native dirt road surface tucked away in a scenic timbered setting.
River’s Edge
A scenic riverside hike-in spot located within Teton County, providing access to tranquil riparian views.
Sandy Marshall Road Dispersed
A scenic mountain corridor along Sandy Marshall Road near the Cliff Creek Trailhead, offering multiple pullouts for campers. A nearby stream provides a scenic natural backdrop, and there is a vault toilet available near the trailhead.
Sanford Trail (FR 30510)
A rugged dirt road winding through the Bridger-Teton National Forest, providing access to dispersed camping opportunities in a scenic wilderness environment.
Shadow Mountain Base Campground
The primary staging and campground area at the base of Shadow Mountain. This area features level, designated sites that are easily accessed by most standard rigs, complete with basic vault toilets and a camp host on-site during busy seasons.
Shadow Mountain Dispersed Camping
An iconic, heavily visited dispersed camping corridor running up the slopes of Shadow Mountain within Bridger-Teton National Forest. Designated, numbered campsites line the route and provide sweeping, panoramic views across Jackson Hole toward the Grand Teton range. The upper spurs are notoriously rutted and steep, requiring deliberate navigation, but they reward campers with relative isolation compared to the highly exposed and social meadows lower down.
Shadow Mountain Road Dispersed
This forested corridor on Shadow Mountain offers secluded, designated-only dispersed camping with quick access to Grand Teton National Park. The campsites are shaded by large pine trees and feature metal fire rings and bear-proof food storage boxes.
Shadow Mountain Spur A Off 30345
This scenic mountain corridor along the spurs of Shadow Mountain provides some of the most spectacular, unobstructed panoramas of the Teton Range. The road climbs steeply through forest and meadow clearings, offering several numbered, flat pullouts with established fire rings. Access can be highly challenging, particularly when wet, and camping is strictly restricted to designated, numbered sites.
Shadow Mountain Spur A Road
A rugged forest road corridor ascending Shadow Mountain, offering numerous designated dispersed campsites among aspen groves. While lower campsites are relatively flat and easily accessible, upper sections of the road require high-clearance 4WD vehicles due to deep ruts, loose rocks, and greasy mud when wet.
Shadow Mountain Spur East Dispersed Camping
This high-demand camping corridor winds along the east spur of Shadow Mountain, offering breathtaking, postcard-perfect vistas of the Grand Teton range from various clearing points. The campsites are strictly designated, numbered, and heavily monitored by local rangers. While some spots sit on the back side of the mountain and lack direct views, a short walk brings you to the western crest. Access is notably smoother from the southern approach, as the northern route presents deep potholes, ruts, and loose cobble.
Sheep Creek Spur A Dispersed
A scenic Forest Service spur road within the Bridger-Teton National Forest near Jackson, offering primitive roadside dispersed camping options amidst a pine forest setting.
Sheep Gulch Parking Loop
A paved forest road loop providing access to the Snake River corridor within Bridger-Teton National Forest.
Signal Mountain Campground
This highly popular developed campground sits on the scenic southeast shore of Jackson Lake within Grand Teton National Park. Nestled in a shaded pine forest, it features an array of sites alongside an adjacent lodge, coin-operated showers, laundry facilities, a gas station, and a free RV dump station with potable water.
Snake River Canyon Pull-off
A basic highway pull-off and trailhead area near the Snake River Canyon corridor.
Snake River Canyon Wilderness Trailhead
A primitive hike-in location situated in the rugged terrain near Elkhorn Peak and Mount Baird.
Snake River
The Snake River point of access in Grand Teton National Park, typically used for non-motorized river access and daytime hiking. The area is strictly managed under National Park Service regulations, meaning overnight camping or sleeping in vehicles is completely prohibited here. Access is via paved parking lanes best suited for daytime recreational staging.
South Beaver Creek Road Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor winding through the Bridger-Teton National Forest along a native dirt road.
South Fork
A backcountry camping area nestled along the South Fork of Cascade Canyon, presenting unparalleled views of the high peaks.
South Two Ocean Plateau Hike-In
A remote hike-in location situated in the backcountry near Yellowstone Point and the South Two Ocean Plateau.
South Yell River Trailhead
This spot is located along the South Yell River near the southern entrance of Yellowstone National Park.
Spread Creek Dispersed Camping Area
The primary designated dispersed camping area along Spread Creek, offering spacious sites that can accommodate multiple vehicles and larger rigs. The road leading to the area is very bumpy and uneven, but leads to scenic spots near the creek bed. A volunteer camp host is occasionally stationed here.
Spring Run Road Dispersed
A scenic dirt corridor winding through Teton County within the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, offering primitive roadside dispersed camping opportunities near Paul Peak.
Station Creek Campground
Situated in the scenic Snake River Canyon within a forest of shade-providing lodgepole pines. Visitors can enjoy quick access to premier fly-fishing, whitewater rafting, and kayaking on the Snake River just across the road.
Surprise Lake
Stunning backcountry campground located right along the shores of the crystal-clear Surprise Lake, below Disappointment Peak.
Thorofare Wilderness Trail Corridor
An incredibly remote wilderness hiking corridor linking the southern boundary of Yellowstone National Park with the surrounding Bridger-Teton National Forest. These primitive trail corridors are strictly non-motorized, requiring multi-day backpacking or horseback travel to access.
Three Mile Bend
A scenic spot along the river bend in the northern Teton Wilderness area.
Togwotee Pass Overlook
An expansive scenic overlook along the paved mountain highway in Bridger-Teton National Forest.
Toppings Lake Road Dispersed Corridor
This highly scenic corridor along Forest Road 30310 (Toppings Lake Road/Brush Creek Road) provides designated, numbered dispersed camping sites with postcard views of the Grand Teton range. The lower sections near the highway are inside the national park boundary where camping is prohibited, but once you cross into Bridger-Teton National Forest, camping is permitted in designated sites. The lower staging area features a vault toilet, but individual sites on the upper ridges are primitive, some equipped with bear boxes. The road becomes increasingly rough, rutted, and steep as it climbs, requiring high-clearance or 4WD vehicles for the upper spurs.
Tracy Lake Corridor
A scenic dirt corridor winding through the beautiful pine forests of the Bridger-Teton National Forest near Tracy Lake. This area provides access to primitive dispersed camping opportunities with gorgeous mountain views nearby.
Trout Creek Forest Road
A scenic forest corridor along Trout Creek within the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, offering native-surface roadside pullouts.
Turpin Meadow Campground
A quiet and well-maintained US Forest Service campground located along Buffalo Fork River. It features roughly 20 sites with equestrian hitching posts and basic amenities.
Turpin Meadow S.H. Spur (FR 30060A)
A scenic Forest Service spur road situated within the Bridger-Teton National Forest, offering access to beautiful wooded areas near the Buffalo Fork River. It serves as an excellent staging or dispersed camping corridor near the Turpin Meadow trailhead and developed campgrounds.
Turpin Meadows S.homes Road Corridor
A scenic dirt corridor winding through the Bridger-Teton National Forest, offering access to beautiful backcountry areas near Buffalo Fork Creek.
Turret View
A backcountry, hike-in site with rugged mountain views located deep within the wilderness.
Two Ocean Basin 300100
This forest service corridor offers primitive dispersed camping opportunities nestled within the scenic Bridger-Teton National Forest near Jackson.
Two Ocean Plateau Trail Junction
Remote wilderness trail junction situated on the scenic Two Ocean Plateau deep within Bridger-Teton National Forest.
Upper Ford
Remote backcountry wilderness access point located deep within the high country close to Colter Peak.
Upper Little Greys
A scenic mountain corridor winding through the Bridger-Teton National Forest. Dispersed camping is nestled along the native dirt road with scenic forest vistas.
Upper Passage Creek Backcountry
Remote walk-in or hike-in backcountry camping site located near the headwaters of Passage Creek within Teton County.
Urban Stealth Parking (Jackson)
An urban commercial parking corridor in Jackson. Overnight parking in commercial plazas is highly restricted by local municipal ordinances, though some low-profile winter stays have occurred.
Waterdog Lake Hunting Camp
An rustic, remote backcountry camp layout suited primarily for hunters and wilderness recreationists, situated in the Bridger-Teton National Forest near Waterdog Lake.
West Table Creek Outfitter Area
This scenic dispersed camping corridor is located along a native material road within the Bridger-Teton National Forest. The area provides access to a peaceful forested canyon close to local trailheads and the Snake River.
Wind River Gravel Pit
An easily accessible forest road leading to a spacious gravel pit area, offering direct access for overnight stays in a scenic pine forest setting near the Teton County border.
Wind River Turn Out
A large gravel parking area situated just off Highway 26. This spot offers a spacious, level gravel footprint with a small buffer of trees that provides a bit of separation from passing highway traffic.
Windy Point Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping corridor located along the Windy Point forest road within Bridger-Teton National Forest.
Wolf Creek Campground
Wolf Creek Campground is nestled along the Snake River Canyon in the scenic Bridger-Teton National Forest, offering wooded sites with convenient loop roads. Perfect base camp for exploring the nearby trailheads and river access.
Wolf Creek Trailhead
A quiet mountain setting situated at the Wolf Creek Trailhead within the Bridger-Teton National Forest.
Yellowstone Meadows
A scenic backcountry meadow area located near the headwaters of the Yellowstone River, accessible only by hiking trails.