Yellowstone and Tetons Camping suggestions

[flgrb50]

If your goal is to see the park (as opposed to remote camping in the area) I'd say stay in the park. That way you avoid all the traffic going in and out of the park and can enjoy the park with fewer people early in the morning and later in the evening. I was surprised at how crowded it was even outside of the park. Personally the commute in and out of the park diminishes the experience.

[daveb]

Originally Posted by Phish

It’s been a few years since I have been down there but shadow mountain had plenty of spots to camp with awesome views of the Tetons and the snake river.

Originally Posted by KDB

All kinds of wonderful off grid camping in the Gros Ventre wilderness just outside of Jackson. Higly recommended.

I agree, both are nice areas for that end of Teton Park. Lots of bear signs warning folks to stay alert up at Crystal Cr CG. The drive along the Snake river is nice.

[ConnieKat]

We almost always go in the Fall! There are far fewer people
( usually), and the kids are back in school. Our last visit about 5 years ago gave us great views of a small Wolf-pack trying for deer and/or buffalo. That was in the NE quarter along the river. Fascinating to watch!
Hope you have such luck....and a great time too!
ConnieKat

[flgrb50]

Originally Posted by flgrb50

If your goal is to see the park (as opposed to remote camping in the area) I'd say stay in the park. That way you avoid all the traffic going in and out of the park and can enjoy the park with fewer people early in the morning and later in the evening. I was surprised at how crowded it was even outside of the park. Personally the commute in and out of the park diminishes the experience.

I was referring to Yellowstone. For GTNP the suggestions are good.

If you're planning on hiking there's good access from the Driggs (West) side that has some pretty camping. The catch is there is limited dispersed camping and it's not nearly as spectacular as the East side until you hike in a bit - then it's spectacular without the crowds.

I used to spend a few weekends every summer up there when I lived in Utah. Now that I'm in AZ last summer was the first time I had been back in years.



Years ago I summited the Grand Teton.

[HIGHCOUNTRYMIKE]

Yes " Gros Ventre" area is great.
I've been about 25 miles up stream from Jackson...beautiful and plenty of camping spots.
I was in Jackson in Oct and it was packed.....just kept going north.
Lots of Bears so be careful...saw 9 bears in a short 2 hour period between TNP and Yellowstone NP.
Have fun great area............
HighcountryMike 2003 E350 7.3 4X4 SMB 285,000

[Hulk]

Thanks for all of the input everyone!


Shadow Mountain looks great on Google Earth and we will check it out when in the Tetons area.



The Medicine Wheel would be an amazing location to see. But probably out of our range for this trip. The pictures and 10k elevation is amazing.



I like the "sit back and enjoy" when in traffic around YSNP. It's time to gear down and not rush through for sure.