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Lizard Creek Campground

Grand Teton National Park

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Campground guide

What to know before booking

The Lizard Creek Campground is located in the northern portion of Grand Teton National Park (GTNP) and provides a convenient basecamp for campers taking day trips to both Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks. The campground offers tent camping and pull-in/back-in sites for RVs or trailers up to 25ft. The Lizard Creek Campground sits slightly elevated from Jackson Lake on Fonda Point in the northern portion of Grand Teton National Park.

max Stay

14 nights

max Concurrent Stay

2 campsite(s) held

Official campground details, summarized

Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.

Facilities

The campground offers tent camping and pull-in/back-in sites for RVs or trailers up to 25ft. Nearly half of the sites are walk-in tent sites which provide for a more uniquely private and dispersed camping experience than found at other campgrounds in GTNP. The facility is equipped with three conveniently located comfort stations which provide flush toilets and camper sinks. Potable water can be found dispersed regularly throughout the campground. All sites have picnic tables, fire rings and bear-proof food storage boxes. Site parking pads, areas for tents and distance from parking pad to campsites can vary greatly in size. When making a reservation please utilize site photographs and dimensions to ensure a proper fit for your recreational vehicle and party. The campground provides trash collection and recycling receptacles. Campers can find ice and firewood for purchase at the campground office.

Natural Features

The Lizard Creek Campground sits slightly elevated from Jackson Lake on Fonda Point in the northern portion of Grand Teton National Park. Offering sweeping views of the northern Teton Mountain Range; looking south from the lakeshore. It is surrounded by a predominantly lodgepole pine and spruce forest. The campground is frequented by various park wildlife including red fox, coyotes, bears and mule deer to name a few. Often bald eagles and osprey are found perched amongst the lake shore trees as they search the lake waters. To protect the park wildlife and fellow campers, proper food storage is enforced and regularly monitored.

Recreation

The campground is a popular location for park visitors looking for access to both Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks . Hiking is one of the parks’ most popular activities. While no hiking trails leave directly from the campground proper, several trails can be found at Colter Bay located 7 miles south, and in Yellowstone located 8 miles north. Another popular activity at the Lizard Creek Campground is recreating on Jackson Lake. This large alpine lake stretches nearly 7 miles wide and 15 miles long, with a maximum depth of over 400 feet. Water temperatures generally vary from 50-70 degrees during the campground’s season. The campground provides convenient access for trout fishing and canoe/kayak use. Many campers can be found cooling off on the shores of Jackson Lake. Lizard Creek Campground does not have a boat ramp. Boat ramp access is available at Signal Mountain lodge as well as kayake, canoe and motor boat rentals at the Signal Mountain Lodge marina. In addition, Signal Mountain Lodge offers guided fishing trips on Jackson Lake and scenic float trips on the Snake River, contact the Signal Mountain Lodge front desk for more information. Photography and sightseeing are other popular focuses for campers staying at the Lizard Creek Campground. The location provides a unique perspective of the lake and mountains for sunrise and sunset photographs. The area offers numerous great opportunities for landscape and nightscape photography, often with the bonus for wildlife shots. This is a great spot to spend your “rest” day away from the crowds.

Nearby Attractions

The Lizard Creek Campground offer’s a convenient location to access to both Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks. The South Entrance of Yellowstone is located only 11 miles north. Leek’s Pizzeria is located 7 miles south and offers indoor and outdoor dining with handmade pizza and sandwich offerings. Colter Bay located 8 miles south offers an expanded grocery store, as well as public showers and laundromat. The town of Jackson, Wyoming is located 55 miles south and offers many dining and shopping options as well as galleries, museums, tourist attractions, movie theaters, medical facilities, auto mechanics, and much more. Not having larger facilities nearby provides for a quieter and slower paced atmosphere than other locations in the park.

Campsite map

Site markers come from Recreation.gov campsite coordinates.

61 mapped sites

Campsites

A sample of official campsite metadata for scanning equipment fit before booking.

Site 56

Loop 1

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

21 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 6

Main Road

TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC

23 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 9

Main Road

TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC

16 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 10

Main Road

TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC

16 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 36

Loop 2

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

25 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 16

Main Road

TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC

20 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 48

Loop 1

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

18 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 20

Main Road

TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC

18 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 63

Loop 1

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

20 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 11

Main Road

TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC

19 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 7

Main Road

TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC

23 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 2

Main Road

TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC

18 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 54

Loop 1

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

20 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 49

Loop 1

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

16 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 26

Loop 2

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

20 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 28

Loop 2

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

20 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 8

Main Road

TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC

16 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 32

Loop 2

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

22 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 3

Main Road

TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC

18 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 39

Loop 2

TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC

15 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 58

Loop 1

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

21 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 40

Loop 2

TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC

15 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 38

Loop 2

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

17 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 1

Main Road

TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC

18 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Important notices

The maximum stay permitted at Lizard Creek Campground is 14 nights, and the maximum cumulative stay between all park campgrounds is 30 nights. A maximum of 2 campsites can be reserved per customer per night. A maximum sliding window of up to 7 days can be reserved beyond the 6 month rolling window. Day of reservations are allowed at this campsite through recreation.gov, but not on a first-come, first-served basis at the campground itself. Discounts must be applied at time of securing reservation.
This is bear country! Food and bear attractants must not be left unattended at any time (ie, coolers, trash, beverage containers, cooking utensils, health and beauty aids, etc.). All food or attractants must be stored in a hard-sided vehicle or in your site’s provided bear-proof storage box when not being consumed or prepared.
Camping accomodations are pet friendly. However, pets cannot be left unattended and are always required to be under control, and on a six-foot leash. Dog runners and pens are not allowed. All pet food and bowls must be treated as a bear attractant and must be properly stored and cannot be left unattended. Please review Campground & National Park Pet Regulations. https://www.nps.gov/grte/planyourvisit/pets.htm
Check-out time is 11 am, Check-in time begins at 12pm. Quiet hours are enforced from 10pm until 7am.

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11.9 mi

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Gros Ventre Campground

Grand Teton National Park

26.5 mi

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Yellowstone National Park

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Common questions

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