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The Signal Mountain Campground is centrally located inside Grand Teton National Park (GTNP) and provides a convenient basecamp for accessing all the park has to offer. This 80-site campground is located adjacent to Signal Mountain Lodge which provides many amenities you might need for your National Park adventures. The campground sits on the southeast shore of Jackson Lake and offers easy access to the lake waters and short walks to unparalleled views of the Teton Range. The area is frequented by various park wildlife, large and small as well as a variety of bird species. The Signal Mountain Campground is normally one of the first campgrounds to open and last to close in the park and can often have lingering snowpack during the opening weeks after heavy winters and possible early wintery weather at the end of the season. Due to the variability of weather in the Tetons, visitors should come prepared, especially during the months of May and October.
Heading north from Jackson on US 26/89/191, turn left (west) at Moose Junction. Travel north on the Teton Park Road 17 miles to the Signal Mountain Lodge junction. Turn left (west) and follow the signs. Heading south from Yellowstone on US 89/191/287, turn right (west) at Jackson Lake Junction. Travel south on the Teton Park Road 3 miles to the Signal Mountain Lodge junction. Turn right (west) and follow the signs.
All payments are made through Recreation.gov. No onsite payments accepted.
Starting January 2021, we are moving to reservations only via Recreation.gov
Beautiful setting for the lodge and cabins. Clean, friendly, well stocked, good food at the restaurant and bar. Second stay there. Will be back again!
We tent camped here last late September 2022. We loved it so much we are staying for almost a week this October 2023! It was almost a record high last year, so we got lucky tenting. This year we have a little travel camper and heat! The campground is great with somewhat expensive showers, and laundry but large amount of bathhouses. The sites have a decent amount of room, and if you get the ones closer to the water, there are usually paths leading to the lake (might be steep). The location is great, it’s right on the lake and a small drive to the famous stops along the Grand Tetons. Like the signs and park say, put all food up! It’s not a joke, you WILL attract bears and other animals if you leave your grill, food, trash laying around!
We can’t wait to come back!
Pros- gorgeous views, location is great, on the lake, kayak rentals close, general store, showers(paid), laundry facilities, wildlife.
Cons- bathrooms could be nicer, mosquitoes
Our experience- we were in site 12 which to me was the best site with a view and with the most space. We had 6 people so it was perfect. The views were absolutely gorgeous! We had elk roam through. We kayaked, swam in the refreshing lake, visited Jenny lake trails and other areas. Would definitely stay here again.
