About this campground
In the 1930s, the Jenny Lake Ranger Station and Museum opened as the park’s first visitor facility. Today, climbing rangers provide safety information, issue backcountry and boat permits, share climbing route conditions, and perform mountain rescues. Climbing and day hiking do not require a backcountry camping permit unless camping overnight in the backcountry. Backcountry permits involving climbing or mountaineering, and camping in Garnet Canyon must be obtained at the Jenny Lake Ranger Station.
Getting there
Heading north from Jackson on US 26/89/191, turn left (west) at Moose Junction and continue eight miles north to South Jenny Lake Junction. Turn left (west) into the developed area. Heading south from Yellowstone on US 89/191/287, turn right (southwest) at Jackson Lake Junction and continue 12 miles south to South Jenny Lake Junction. Turn right (west) into the developed area.
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Jenny Lake Visitor CenterGrand Teton National Park0 mi
- Craig Thomas Discovery & Visitor CenterGrand Teton National Park7 mi
- Shadow Mountain/Ditch Creek AreaBridger-Teton National Forest7 mi
- Alaska BasinCaribou-Targhee National Forest8 mi
- Signal Mountain CampgroundGrand Teton National Park8 mi
- Gros Ventre CampgroundGrand Teton National Park9 mi
Explore more Wyoming camping
Jenny Lake Ranger Station doesn't take campsite reservations — but plenty of nearby Wyoming campgrounds do, and we'll alert you the moment a sold-out site opens up.
Browse Wyoming camping →Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.