U.S. Forest Service · Caribou-Targhee National Forest · Wyoming

Teton Canyon

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.

Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.

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Site mix

Standard, no hookups13
Host/management14
Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served. For the first-come sites, arrive early on a weekday and take what is open. The booking page shows which of the reservable sites are open. The first-come playbook

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 20 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

13 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteEntrySurfaceShadePeople / vehiclesFires
001Back-inGravelNone8 / 1Yes
002Pull-throughGravel8 / 1Yes
003Back-inGravelFull8 / 1Yes
004Pull-throughGravelFull8 / 1Yes
005Pull-throughGravelPartial8 / 1Yes
008Back-inGravel8 / 1Yes
011Back-inGravelFull8 / 1Yes
012Back-inGravelFull8 / 1Yes
013Back-inGravelFull16 / 2
016Pull-throughGravel16 / 2Yes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsNone
Max vehicle length99 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions

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. Firewood is available for purchase from the host. Roads and parking spurs are gravel.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

StatusClosed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date.
SeasonMay
ForestCaribou-Targhee National Forest
BookingThis site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) or on-line at http://www.recreation.gov
FeesFor current fees, please go to Recreation.gov

Caribou-Targhee National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Teton Canyon20°30°40°50°60°70°January: 2.49 inches of precipitation, 21.7 inches of snowFebruary: 1.84 inches of precipitation, 16.2 inches of snowMarch: 2.10 inches of precipitation, 15.3 inches of snowApril: 2.49 inches of precipitation, 13.5 inches of snowMay: 3.01 inches of precipitation, 2.5 inches of snowJune: 2.31 inches of precipitation, 0.3 inches of snowJuly: 1.38 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 1.38 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 1.85 inches of precipitation, 0.5 inches of snowOctober: 2.06 inches of precipitation, 5.9 inches of snowNovember: 1.93 inches of precipitation, 15.8 inches of snowDecember: 2.14 inches of precipitation, 21.7 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 20.4°F averageFebruary: 22.7°F averageMarch: 30.4°F averageApril: 37.7°F averageMay: 47.8°F averageJune: 55.7°F averageJuly: 63.7°F averageAugust: 62.7°F averageSeptember: 54.1°F averageOctober: 41.8°F averageNovember: 29.2°F averageDecember: 20.0°F average0 in5 in10 in15 in20 in25 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Alta 1 NNW, 6 miles from the campground at 6,440 feet, station USC00480140 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 25 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 113 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

From Driggs, Idaho, travel 9 miles east. Turn east at the Key Bank on Little Avenue and follow the road to the forest boundary. Turn right on Forest Road 009 and continue 4 miles to the campground.

Coordinates43.7567° N, 110.9189° W · Directions ↗

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗17.4 mi
Outdoor gearRent Bear Spray ↗20.2 mi
RV sales & serviceAirstream of Wyoming ↗48.4 mi

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Teton Canyon Campground, WY!

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

This campground sits inside Jedediah Smith Wilderness, which overlaps Caribou-Targhee National Forest.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

On the National Register nearby

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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.

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.

Nearby

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.

Guidebooks for Wyoming

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Teton Canyon?

For some sites. Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Teton Canyon?

For current fees, please go to Recreation.gov

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Teton Canyon?

Check-in 0:00 AM, checkout 0:00 AM.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Teton Canyon open right now?

Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026. Season May.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Teton Canyon have?

27 sites, including 13 standard sites without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Teton Canyon?

Recreation.gov lists no practical vehicle capacity limit for the largest site here, which usually means pull-through or open parking. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Are pets allowed at Teton Canyon?

Yes, pets are allowed at Teton Canyon. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Teton Canyon?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.

Source: Recreation.gov

What is there to do at Teton Canyon?

The towering Teton Range and Jedediah Smith Wilderness are adjacent to the canyon. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What if Teton Canyon is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Reunion Flat (1.6 mi), Jenny Lake Campground (9.9 mi), and Gros Ventre Campground (15.6 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby