Teton Canyon

Yellowstone

Teton Canyon

Yellowstone

About this campsite

Overview

Teton Canyon Campground is located in beautiful Teton Canyon at an elevation of approximately 6,500 feet. Driggs, Idaho is just 11 miles away. Hiking, backpacking and horseback riding are popular activities in this scenic region.

Recreation

The towering Teton Range and Jedediah Smith Wilderness are adjacent to the canyon. Excellent hiking, backpacking and horseback riding opportunities abound, with trails leaving from the campground. A horse staging area is located at the trailhead parking area.

Teton Creek runs alongside the campground. Fly-fishermen love casting for brook and Yellowstone cutthroat trout.

Facilities

This newly-renovated campground contains several campsites, each equipped with a picnic table, campfire ring, grill and food storage locker. Two equestrian sites are available for those camping with horses.

Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided but there is no electricity. Some first come, first served sites may also be available. Firewood is available for purchase from the host. Roads and parking spurs are gravel.

Natural Features

The campground is situated along Teton Creek, with partial views of the nearby Teton Range. A dense forest of pine, spruce and fir covers half of the campground, providing nice shade. The other half of the campground is more open, with aspens and pines dotting the summer wildflower-filled meadows. A variety of wildlife makes its home in the area, including moose and deer.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (541) 351-1182.

Nearby Attractions

Popular activities in the area include the Teton Valley Summer Festival over the Fourth of July in Driggs, complete with a hot air balloon festival, parade, rodeo, bike races and antique and craft booths.

Grand Targhee Resort is nearby and hosts outstanding annual music festivals: Targhee Fest is in mid-July; Targhee Bluegrass Festival is in mid-August. The resort also offers lift-served hiking and mountain biking, scenic lift rides, guided horseback riding, a climbing wall and an 18-hole disc golf course. A disc golf tournament is held annually in late July.

Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks are both within a few hours drive.

Location

TETON CANYON•WY

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Common questions about TETON CANYON

Is TETON CANYON free to camp at?

Yes. TETON CANYON in WY is a free camp, so there is no nightly fee to stay. There is no booking system for it, so plan on first in, best dressed, especially on long weekends. We hold no facilities list for it, so go in self sufficient with your own water and a way to deal with rubbish.

Can you book TETON CANYON online?

We hold no online booking link for TETON CANYON, so it is not bookable through this page. For sites like this, turning up early in the day is the surest way to get a spot, particularly in peak season. If a managing authority takes bookings by phone, their number is the fastest way to confirm a site.

Where is TETON CANYON?

TETON CANYON sits in WY. The map on this page shows the exact spot, and the coordinates travel straight into your navigation app. Check road conditions before you set out if you are towing, since access tracks can change with the weather.

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REUNION FLAT

Overview Reunion Flat Campground is located in beautiful Teton Canyon in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. Hiking, backpacking and horseback riding are popular activities in this scenic region. Recreation The towering Teton Range and Jedediah Smith Wilderness are adjacent to the canyon, offering excellent hiking, backpacking and horseback riding opportunities. Trails begin just up-canyon at Teton Canyon Campground. Teton Creek offers fishing for brook and Yellowstone cutthroat trout. Facilities This fully accessible campground offers three group sites with large picnic tables, campfire rings, grills and ample parking. Site A can accommodate up to 150 guests; Sites B and C can accommodate 65 people each. Four additional single family sites are also available. Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided, but there is no electricity. Roads and parking spurs are gravel. Natural Features The campground is situated along Teton Creek in a forest of pine, spruce, fir and the occasional aspen, which provides partial shade. Vibrant summer wildflowers dot the landscape. A variety of wildlife makes its home in the area, including moose and deer. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (541) 351-1182. Nearby Attractions Popular activities in the area include the Teton Valley Summer Festival over the Fourth of July in Driggs, Idaho, complete with a hot air balloon festival, parade, rodeo, bike races and antique and craft booths. Grand Targhee Resort is nearby and hosts annual music festivals, including Targhee Fest in mid-July and Targhee Bluegrass Festival in mid-August. The resort also offers lift-served hiking and mountain biking, scenic lift rides, guided horseback riding, a climbing wall and an 18-hole disc golf course. Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks are both within a few hour's drive.