Signal Mountain Campground

Blue tent with Jackson Lake and the Teton Range in the background

Signal Mountain is the campground you pick when you want real Teton views without giving up hot showers. Its 81 sites sit in an open lodgepole pine forest next to Signal Mountain Lodge, with some sites just above Jackson Lake and the rest a short walk from the water. Tents and smaller rigs up to 30 feet both work here, and 25 sites have electric hookups. The developed area next door adds restaurants, laundry, a camp store, and a marina, so resupply is a five-minute errand instead of a road trip.

Quick facts

Reservation System: Recreation.gov
Reservation Window: Reserve up to six months in advance on Recreation.gov
Reservation Tips: Sites are reservable on Recreation.gov up to six months in advance - set a calendar alarm for your window, because this campground often fills before noon during peak season
Season Dates: Summer season; closed for winter from October 11, 2026 through May 8, 2027

Reservations & season

Reservation System: Recreation.gov
Reservation Window: Reserve up to six months in advance on Recreation.gov
Reservation Tips: Sites are reservable on Recreation.gov up to six months in advance - set a calendar alarm for your window, because this campground often fills before noon during peak season
Season Dates: Summer season; closed for winter from October 11, 2026 through May 8, 2027
Fills Up Speed: Often fills before noon during peak season
Per Night Cost: $55 per night for a campsite with vehicle; $79 per night for a campsite with electric hookup
Passes Accepted: Senior and Access passholder discounts apply (posted rates do not reflect them)

Sites & RV fit

Sites Total: 81
Site Types: Tent, RV (up to 30 feet), trailer
Site Type Breakdown: 81 total: 4 tent-only, 1 RV-only, 25 with electric hookups; 0 group sites
RV Max Length: 30 feet total length max for RVs and trailers
Group Sites Available: 0
Hookups: Electric hookups at 25 sites; the rest is dry camping, with a dump station on-site
Site Features: Picnic table, fire pit (metal grate), bear box at most sites, nearby restrooms with flush toilets and cold running water
Site Privacy: Sites sit in open lodgepole pine forest; some perch just above Jackson Lake while others are a short walk from the water

Facilities

Bathroom Types: Flush toilets with cold running water (seasonal); one restroom in the campground is wheelchair-accessible
Showers Available: Coin-operated showers, seasonal - bring quarters
Potable Water: Spigots available seasonally - no need to haul jugs in summer
Dump Station: Dump station on-site (seasonal)
Trash Service: Trash and recycling collection provided seasonally
Camp Store: Camp store on-site (seasonal) with ice and firewood for sale; wireless internet at the Signal Mountain Lodge General Store
Firewood Availability: Firewood sold seasonally, and downed and dead wood may be collected within the campground. Don't move firewood from home.
Cell Service: Coverage available year-round depending on location and provider - download offline maps anyway
Nearby Facilities: The Signal Mountain Lodge developed area next door has lodging, restaurants, showers, laundry, a general store, and a marina; the physical address is in Moran, WY

Access

Road Type: Paved roads - all vehicles OK
Road Conditions: Paved all the way in; any sedan makes it fine
Vehicle Restrictions: RVs and trailers up to 30 feet total length are allowed
Clearance Needed: Standard
Gate Hours: Open all day during the summer season
Distance From Entrance: About 17 miles north of Moose Junction on the Teton Park Road, or 3 miles south of Jackson Lake Junction
Accessibility: No ADA-accessible campsites at this time, though a redesign is planned. One wheelchair-accessible restroom; showers and laundry near the entrance are fully ADA accessible. Hilly terrain makes wheelchair travel challenging. The amphitheater route is paved with a gentle slope, and a payphone sits at the registration building.
ADA Accessible Sites: No campsites are ADA accessible at this time (a redesign is planned). One restroom is wheelchair-accessible, and the showers and laundry near the entrance are fully ADA accessible. The campground is hilly, which makes wheelchair access challenging.

Rules & safety

Bear Country: Yes
Food Storage Requirements: All food and other items with an odor must be properly stored at all times; most sites have a bear box
Fire Restrictions: Campfires must be contained within a metal fire grate; seasonal fire restrictions can apply, and fireworks are banned at all times
Pets Allowed: Yes
Pet Restrictions: Leash under 6 feet at all times within 30 feet of roadways; not allowed on the multi-use pathway, park trails, or in the backcountry
Max Stay Limit: 14 nights maximum
Alcohol Permitted: 0

What it is like

Onsite Activities: Seasonal amphitheater programs, lake access via the marina at Signal Mountain Lodge, restaurants and camp store in the developed area
Fishing Details: Jackson Lake sits just below the campground with a marina next door; check current park fishing regulations before wetting a line
Wildlife Viewing: This is bear and wolf country - keep 100 yards minimum from bears and wolves and 25 yards from all other wildlife
Shade Coverage: Open lodgepole pine forest - partial shade rather than full canopy
Scenic Views: Views of Mount Moran and the northern Teton Range across Jackson Lake
Best Time To Visit: July and August bring warm days and cool nights - just plan around the common afternoon thundershowers
Vibe Check: Open lodgepole pine forest on hilly ground rather than a dense canopy, so expect partial screening between sites, not deep seclusion. The trade-off is the setting: some sites sit just above Jackson Lake with Mount Moran across the water, and the lodge, marina, and restaurants are a short walk away.
Camp Here If Skip If: BOOK IF: you want Jackson Lake and Mount Moran views with real amenities - showers, laundry, camp store, restaurants, and 25 electric sites for rigs 30 feet and under. SKIP IF: you're hauling a big rig over 30 feet total length, need an ADA-accessible campsite, or want deep-woods solitude far from a lodge area.
Tips Advice: - Book the moment your six-month Recreation.gov window opens; the campground often fills before noon in peak season - Bring quarters for the coin-op showers - Pack layers: nights run cool even in July and August, and frost is possible any month - Use the bear box for everything with an odor - coolers included - Rigs over 30 feet total length won't fit; measure truck plus trailer - Collecting downed and dead wood is allowed inside the campground, so save a few bucks on firewood

More details

Park Area: Signal Mountain / Jackson Lake
Sites Tent Only: 4
Sites RV Only: 1
Family Friendly Notes: Seasonal amphitheater programs, flush toilets, and a camp store with ice make this an easy setup with kids - just drill the bear-box rule into everyone on night one
Senior Access Discounts: Senior and Access passholders get discounted rates; posted rates do not reflect the discount, taxes, or incremental charges
Amphitheater: Yes, seasonal; the route in is paved with a gentle incline
Boat Launch: Marina at the adjacent Signal Mountain Lodge developed area
Nearby Attractions: Signal Mountain Summit Road, Oxbow Bend, Jenny Lake Scenic Drive, and Colter Bay are elsewhere in Grand Teton National Park
Terrain Type: Hilly ground in an open lodgepole pine forest, laid out in three loops
Temperature Ranges: Long, cold winters - snow and frost are possible any month. April-June brings mild days and cool nights with rain and snow. July-August has warm days and cool nights. September-November alternates sunny days and cold nights with rain and occasional snowstorms.
Snow Season: Snow blankets the mountains and valley from December to April, and snow or frost is possible in any month
Monsoon Season: Afternoon thundershowers are common in July and August
Setup Strategy: Paved access roads mean any vehicle gets in fine, but the campground is hilly across its three loops, so bring leveling blocks. Hard 30-foot total length limit for RVs and trailers - big rigs should look elsewhere. 25 sites have electric hookups; grab one when booking if you need power.
Bath Laundry Recon: Solid for a national park campground: seasonal flush toilets with cold running water, coin-operated showers, and a laundry - showers and laundry sit near the campground entrance and are fully ADA accessible. Bring quarters.
Review Summary: Campers come here for the combination other Teton campgrounds can't match: Mount Moran views over Jackson Lake with flush toilets, showers, and a restaurant within walking distance. The 30-foot rig limit and quick sellouts are the recurring gripes.

Location

Frequently asked questions

Will my 32-foot fifth wheel fit at Signal Mountain?

No. RVs and trailers are limited to 30 feet total length - that means truck plus trailer combined, so measure the whole rig before booking.

Do I really need a reservation, or can I roll in and find a site?

Book ahead. The 81 sites are reservable on Recreation.gov up to six months out, there are no first-come sites, and the campground often fills before noon during peak season.

Are there electric hookups for my RV?

Yes - 25 of the 81 sites have electric hookups at $79 per night versus $55 for a standard site. No full hookups, but there's a seasonal dump station on-site.

Can I take a hot shower here?

Yes. Coin-operated showers run seasonally, and the laundry is nearby too - both sit near the campground entrance and are fully ADA accessible. Bring quarters.

Is bear safety a big deal at this campground?

Yes - this is bear country. All food and anything with an odor must be stored properly at all times, most sites have a bear box, and you must stay at least 100 yards from bears and wolves.

Can I bring my dog?

Yes, on a leash under 6 feet. Pets aren't allowed on park trails, the multi-use pathway, or in the backcountry, so plan on keeping the dog in camp and the developed areas.

What if I forget ice or firewood?

You're covered - the seasonal camp store sells both, and the Signal Mountain Lodge general store is a short walk away. You can also collect downed and dead wood inside the campground.