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Colter Bay Campground

Grand Teton National Park

🏕️ CampgroundYellowstone NPWyoming⭐ 4.4 (2472)
Colter Bay Campground
🟢 30 open windows right now — soonest Thu Aug 27–Sun Aug 30
Availability checked 4h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
📈 CampSage caught 8 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
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Colter Bay Campground in Wyoming has 30 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Thu Aug 27–Sun Aug 30. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Thu Aug 27 – Sun Aug 303 nights👥 group🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites 👥 Group #4, 👥 #7
Fri Aug 28 – Mon Aug 313 nights👥 group🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, Group #2–Group #4 next to each othersites 👥 Group #11, 👥 #2, 👥 #3, 👥 D #107, Group #4
Fri Aug 28 – Sun Aug 302 nights👥 group🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites 👥 Group #7
Sat Aug 29 – Tue Sep 13 nights👥 groupbook these dates →sites 👥 Group #12, 👥 #6, K #229, M #263
Sat Aug 29 – Mon Aug 312 nightsbook these dates →opened 4h agosites O #333
Sun Aug 30 – Wed Sep 23 nights👥 groupbook these dates →sites 👥 Group #10, 👥 #8, A #17, B #29, C #72, D #108, #88, E #119, K #221, N #300
Sun Aug 30 – Tue Sep 12 nightsbook these dates →👥 A #21 & A #22 next to each othersites A #21, #22, B #43, #44, #47, #50, C #53, D #78, #95, E #124, G #138, #145, H #160, I #176, K #224, L #237
Mon Aug 31 – Thu Sep 33 nights👥 groupbook these dates →sites 👥 C #52, Group #9, L #236

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite Group #4 — A Loop Site 4
Site Group #4 · A Loop Site 4GTLC
Campsite Group #4 — A Loop Site 4
Site Group #4 · A Loop Site 4GTLC
Campsite Group #7 — A Loop Site 7
Site Group #7 · A Loop Site 7GTLC
Campsite Group #11 — Group Site 11
Site Group #11 · Group Site 11GTLC
Campsite Group #11 — Group Site 11
Site Group #11 · Group Site 11GTLC
Campsite Group #2 — Group Site 2
Site Group #2 · Group Site 2GTLC
Campsite Group #2 — Group Site 2
Site Group #2 · Group Site 2GTLC
Campsite Group #3 — Group Site 3
Site Group #3 · Group Site 3GTLC
Campsite Group #3 — Group Site 3
Site Group #3 · Group Site 3GTLC
Campsite D #107 — D Loop Site 107
Site D #107 · D Loop Site 107GTLC

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 27 openings at Colter Bay Campground over the last 30 days, on 23 separate days, most of them for stays 7–28 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

Group Standard NonelectricRv NonelectricStandard Electric🎒 biking🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 horseback riding

Ratings

4.4★★★★☆2,405 ratings
5★1,540
4★519
3★196
2★103
1★47
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

AT&T2.5/4
Verizon2.5/4
T-Mobile0.8/4
Sprint retired1.4/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Colter Bay Campground FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Colter Bay Campground?

Colter Bay Campground in Wyoming takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How can I get a spot at Colter Bay Campground when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Colter Bay Campground often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Colter Bay Campground?

CampSage's scans caught 27 openings at Colter Bay Campground over the last 30 days, on 23 separate days, most of them for stays 7–28 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Colter Bay Campground a good campground?

Colter Bay Campground holds an average rating of 4.4/5 from 2,472 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Colter Bay Campground?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Colter Bay Campground, AT&T rates highest at 2.5 out of 5 from 531 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Colter Bay Campground located?

Colter Bay Campground is located in Yellowstone NP, Wyoming. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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