Where to Stay in Grand Teton: 7 Personal Picks for the Best Experience

Jenny Lake Lodge is my favorite place to stay inside Grand Teton National Park. It’s right in the middle of the park, so you can get on the trails early without a long drive. You can choose from freestanding cabins, duplex cabins, or suites. The rooms are rustic but clean and comfortable, giving you exactly what you need for a park stay.

Booking early is essential, as lodging fills up fast, sometimes almost a year in advance. If you want meals, horseback riding, bike rentals, and wine tasting included, check out the Signature Stay Package. The lodge is also the perfect starting point for hikes like Hidden Falls and Inspiration Point, so you can make the most of your time in the park.

Staying here puts you close to the best trails and viewpoints, making it easy to spend more time exploring the park and less time driving.

Jackson Lake Lodge is another solid option inside Grand Teton National Park. It’s perched on the shore of Jackson Lake, so most rooms and cottages offer amazing views of the Teton Mountains. You can choose between a lodge room or a cottage, depending on how much space and privacy you want.

Rooms are simple but clean and comfortable. The lodge has balconies and small patios where you can sit and watch the sunrise or sunset over the mountains. The main lobby is also a great spot to enjoy a cup of coffee while taking in the scenery.

If you want the best experience, ask for a room with a mountain view. Staying here means you’re close to the lake, park trails, and scenic spots, so you can spend more time exploring and less time driving.

Signal Mountain Lodge sits right on the shore of Jackson Lake, with the Teton Mountains as a backdrop. You can stay in rustic cabins, lodge rooms, or bungalows, but my recommendation is the lakefront retreats — especially the upper lakefronts with a balcony.

The units are simple but clean. Many also have a small kitchen area, which is handy if you want to cook a meal or keep snacks on hand.

One of the best things about staying here is the easy access to Signal Mountain Summit. Drive or hike up for sunset; the views of the Teton Range are some of the best in the park.

Staying at Signal Mountain Lodge means you’re close to Jackson Lake, great hiking, and some of the park’s most best viewpoints.

Bentwood Inn is about 14 miles from Jackson Hole Airport and roughly 23 miles from Grand Teton National Park, making it a convenient base if you can’t stay inside the park. The hotel is built from 200-year-old logs, giving it a historic feel, and each room is decorated in its own Western theme.

Rooms are comfortable with fireplaces, flat-screen TVs, upscale linens, and down comforters. Some have bay windows, whirlpool tubs, or balconies, giving you options depending on what matters most to you.

One nice touch is the 5 pm happy hour in the main room, with complimentary wine, beer, and hors d’oeuvres, perfect after a day of hiking or exploring the area. Staying here puts you close to Jackson while still being within easy reach of the park.

Fireside Resort is just a few minutes’ drive from Teton Village, making it a convenient spot if you want quick access to Grand Teton National Park. The resort has small, cabin-style units that follow a ‘tiny house’ concept, giving you an alternative to a standard hotel room.

The cabins sit along a creek, and each has its own fire pit. Fireside Resort is also pet-friendly.

The location is ideal because you can skip driving through Jackson to get into the park, saving time and avoiding traffic. Staying here gives you a mix of comfort, privacy, and easy access to both the park and nearby amenities.

Hotel Jackson sits right in town, so you’re close to shops, restaurants, and anything else you might need. The rooms have comfortable beds, TVs, and in-room espresso machines, which make it easy to rest and recharge after a day in the park.

The on-site restaurant, Figs, serves Lebanese-inspired dishes, which is handy if you don’t want to drive into town for dinner. Staying here means you can be in Jackson in minutes, but Grand Teton National Park is still just a short drive away, so you can spend more time exploring and less time getting there.

Wyoming Inn of Jackson Hole is just a short drive from town and about 20–25 minutes from Grand Teton National Park. The rooms are clean and comfortable, with king beds, TVs, and glass showers.

Staying here puts you close to Jackson for groceries, restaurants, and services, while still keeping the park within easy driving distance.

Campgrounds are very popular places to stay in Grand Teton National Park.

There are seven campgrounds in Grand Teton National Park. They used to be ‘first come, first serve’. However, effective January 26, 2021, they all moved to an advance reservation system.

The maximum length of stay is 7 days per person at Jenny Lake Campground, and 14 days at all other campgrounds, no more than 30 days in the park per year.

Gros Ventre Campground is one of the largest in Grand Teton National Park, with over 300 sites. The north side has the best views of the Tetons, but the south side is nice too, with the Gros Ventre River winding through cottonwoods and blue spruce.

Each site has a picnic table, fire pit, and parking for either one RV or two cars. Bathrooms have flush toilets and cold running water. The campground takes reservations in advance, and it’s closed from October 15 through May 15. Gros Ventre is a solid choice if you want plenty of space and easy access to park roads and trails.

Jenny Lake Campground is a small, quiet spot with just 61 sites, making it one of my favorites in Grand Teton. It’s located a few hundred yards from the east shore of Jenny Lake, with Teewinot Mountain and Cascade Canyon right across the water.

Ten of the sites are reserved for hikers and bikers only, and trailers, campers, or generators aren’t allowed — it’s strictly tents. Each site has a picnic table and fire pit, and restrooms have flush toilets and cold running water. The campground is open from May through September, with a maximum stay of seven days.

Signal Mountain Campground sits near Signal Mountain Lodge, right on the shores of Jackson Lake. It has 81 sites, some right by the water and others a little higher up with great views of Mount Moran.

The campground accepts tents and smaller RVs up to 30 feet. Each site has a picnic table and fire pit, and restrooms have flush toilets and cold running water. Showers and laundry are available nearby at the lodge. Signal Mountain Campground is closed from October 18 through May 13.

Colter Bay Campground is a large site right next to Colter Bay Village, making it a good choice for families. There are showers and laundry facilities for an additional fee, and several restaurants and a visitor center are just steps away.

The campground takes both tents and RVs up to 45 feet. Each site has a picnic table and fire pit, and restrooms have flush toilets and cold running water. The views of Mount Moran and the Teton Range are great from most spots. Colter Bay is open from late May through September.

Lizard Creek Campground is a smaller site with about 60 spots, many right on the shore of Jackson Lake. It’s a convenient choice if you’re planning to visit both Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks, as it sits roughly halfway between them.

There are no electric hookups, but each site has a picnic table and fire pit. Restrooms have flush toilets and cold running water. The campground is open from mid-June through early September.

Headwaters Campground is located within the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway, making it a good option if you plan to visit both Grand Teton and Yellowstone. It has 34 tent sites, 97 full-hookup and pull-through RV sites, and 40 camper cabins.

Each site has a picnic table and fire pit, and restrooms have flush toilets and cold running water. Showers are available in the camper cabins. The campground is open from mid-June through early September.