A Place So Beautiful I Cried -- Again and Again…read more I'm not usually someone who cries on vacation. But on this trip? I cried. Repeatedly. Because Colter Bay was more beautiful, more peaceful, and more soul-filling than anything I expected. My husband and I came for a weekend on a friend's recommendation, and from the moment we arrived, I was overwhelmed. The cabins are rustic -- truly rustic -- with log walls, one bed, a small desk and chair, coffee, a simple bathroom, and an armoire. No TV, which was perfect for us, but worth noting if you're expecting one. Within minutes of checking in, we saw our first group of deer wandering between the cabins. And I cried. The cabins sit just steps from the marina, and the views of the Tetons are epic. Every direction looks like a postcard come to life. The kind of beauty that stops you in your tracks. And yes... I cried again. The Colter Bay restaurant is solid -- good food, reasonable prices, nothing fancy. My husband loved the game burgers. For something more upscale, we drove up to Jackson Lake Lodge and enjoyed a lovely dinner with stunning views. Colter Bay also has a wonderful, family-friendly beach with picnic tables and crystal-clear water. It's simple, peaceful, and absolutely spectacular. We loved it so much we booked two cabins for next year -- one for us, and one for our son's family of five. I already know I'm going to cry again the moment we arrive. If you're looking for a place where nature reaches straight into your chest and squeezes your heart (in the best way), this is it. Colter Bay is magic

The marina is beautiful. Tons of slots for boats to dock at. Over looking the mountains…read more Her also have a beach swim area also beautiful views. Unfortunately it's the end of September and everything was shut down. I'm sure this place is rocking in the summer.

They have it all: souvenirs, grocery store, firewood, deli and ATM. It's walking distance from…read moreJackson Lake in case you need some essentials. Their souvenirs are cute but a little on the pricey side, I scoured the clearance section for some cheaper items. There's also bathrooms right around the corner.

A comprehensive gift shop at Colter Bay camping area, within Grand Teton National Park, that's very…read moreeasy to navigate and a great place to browse. Plenty of employees ready to assist, too. For its size, it has something for everyone. It's truly the best place to find a souvenir or to find a forgotten necessity item for your camping trip. Can't fit the item you want in your luggage or you find great Antler handle steak knives that won't make it through security? They ship, too! Problem solved! What do they have here? -Antler handle steak knives and carving sets with antlers found in the Tetons -Sleeping bags, cold weather gear, hats, gloves and more -Children's clothing -Clothing for men and women -Barware -Jewelry -Locally made knives with antler handles -Locally products jams, jelly and more -Houseware items mountain themed -Pendleton and Stetson products -Toys, games and puzzles

Full hookups in a National Park? Yes please! Expensive for a NPS campground but it is a rarity…read more The sites are not created equal however, so pay attention to the map when selecting. There is a camp store nearby, but the prices are wild, so plan ahead to avoid relying on it for necessities.

Great location | amenities | great staff…read more We stayed one night here on our Yellowstone-Grand Teton road trip. This was the perfect place to stay because it has hookups and showers/laundry, which were our priorities. We stayed at site 483, which is a minute's walk to the bathroom (no showers). The site is large enough to fit our 24ft sprinter van. We needed to use our levelers. Check in was quick and helpful! We stayed in our car and were greeted by friendly and helpful staff. Near the check in area is the General Store. To the left of it is the shower facility located inside the laundromat. Pay $5 at the cashier to shower. They have towels too. Tons of shower stalls. It seems to get really busy around 5pm. This campground is in a great location. Close to a good pizza place called Leeks Pizza and a good choice to stay in Grand Teton park. We would stay here again.

We didn't stay here, but stopped by for coffee and to explore this historic lodge. It has…read morerestaurants, gift shop and cute telephone booth, the highlight is definitely back of the building. Walk all the way to the back of the lobby, and you'll find massive 60-foot, floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Willow Flats and the beautiful Teton Range. We visited in mid-September, when some of the trees started turning yellow, creating a gorgeous landscape that looked like an artist's palette. To the left, you can see Jackson Lake Dam, while to the right is the breathtaking Willow Flats, a vast, flat meadow with stunning mountain views and elks. There's also a short, easy trail called Lunch Tree Hill, a great little walk for enjoying the scenery and getting a closer look at the meadow. it's worth stopping by for the spectacular views!

A very pleasant stay. Quiet, enjoyable, peaceful, the cottages are fully equipped with Keurig…read morecoffee maker, mini-refrigerator, alarm clock, fans, luggage holders, closets, dressers and 2 sinks. The view from our patio was grasslands. What a great place to sit in the evenings. The main lodge is a national landmark with 60 foot windows that provide spectacular views of the Grand Teton Mountains. Stunning - picturesque - beautiful. The reception staff were great - helpful, knowledgeable, friendly. Concierge service can make any activities arrangements you require. WiFi available in and near the lodge. There are a couple of negatives. Price. The place is expensive. Hello, you are in GRAND Tetons National Park - this is one of the few places to stay. So suck it up. Enjoy where you are and don't think about. Staying here is preferable to anything else outside. Shower head only allowed a what seemed to be a trickle of water. We still got a shower, but with low water pressure.

Nestled at the base of the Grand Tetons, this wooden lodge offers rooming for any taste and budget…read more For those folks that wish to be spoiled there's Jackson Lake Lodge with it's beautiful rooms, stunning dining area and views that will take your breath away. Jenny Lake Lodge is a collection of upscale log cabins that will transport you into a world of simply luxury. Colter Bay Village is there for the budget minded camper with log cabins, tent cabins and RV sites. During your stay, I recommend hiking, boating or just a lovely nature walk. The air is clean and nature abounds with surrounding beauty. TIP: Breath in the fresh air, relax with a cool drink and forget about life for a while.

Good location, not great. Nice rooms, not great. Almost ski in ski out, but not quite. The…read moreTeton Village is a beautiful area with excellent ski slopes and some very good restaurants. But if you are traveling far to get there and love skiing, stay at the Four Seasons. It's a true ski in ski out, has great restaurants, and provides a true five star experience.

One of the most beautiful national parks on my list. We…read morevisited Grand Teton National Park after Yellowstone, and it was absolutely photogenic, with its jagged Teton peaks, beautiful meadows, and lakes. Even on rainy days, the scenery was breathtaking. We didn't spot any bison here, but we did see elks.

Stunning weekend in the Grand Teton State Park. We missed the Gennie Lake Lodge boat across the…read morelake and elected to pivot to String Lake hike for a different and new adventure in GTNP. The water is so clear. An incredible day with a high 70's and a mild cool breeze, made it a perfect day. You could see pockets of snow in the mountain valleys and an incredibly clear day. The leaves are turning and the yellows and reds are exploding. We spotted deer, bald eagles, hawks and martins. It was a spectacular weekend in Grand Teton National Park and the fall colors only added to the beauty. If you have a chance, get to the Grand Tetons for a glance at Roosevelt's dream of the beauty of the USA.

This may be my new favorite place. This campground is gorgeous, and a very short walk to Jackson…read moreLake as well as many trail heads. Easy drive up to Yellowstone, but we were there to see the Tetons. There is a grocery store, souvenir store, coffee shop, café, and restaurant on site. There is also a USFS amphitheater and visitor center with activities on site. We have a 32' super C rig towing a Bronco, and we had plenty of room. All staff friendly and helpful. We didn't use the public restrooms, so I can't comment on those. We will absolutely be back!

Amazing - site #22! The best ever. Bathrooms clean - the new deer set up camp right next-door…read morecamping.

My husband and I did a full day fly fishing tour with Gene as our guide. Firstly, I'd like to say…read moreRhett, the owner, was very easy and quick to communicate with the whole time. Our day with Gene down the snake river was great. He explained the basics, and answered any questions we had/helped whenever we looked like we needed it. I ended up catching one fish and my husband caught 4, and this was our first time ever. I liked that we floated down the river but were also able to get out and walk in the shallow areas. We also got so lucky, a moose just happened to walk out of the bushes as we were standing there, practicing casting lines. It was a moment I'll always remember! Beautiful day, great guide, and I would highly recommend the full day over the half day.

Fantastic experience, I reached out literally last minute and they found a guide for my husband (on…read moreLabor Day weekend!). He fished the Salt River, caught several cutthroat and good sized white fish. The guide, Zack, was great as well. Highly recommend!

If you're looking for some fly fishing guidance in Jackson Hole, this is the place to go!…read more My brother-in-law and I had never fly fished before, but we were interested in learning. We spent about a half day with Caleb and had a great time. I was worried that it might be difficult to learn and execute, but Caleb's instruction was really good. He first walked us through the different types of waterbugs/flies and why you'd choose certain types for certain locations and times of year. This was a part of fly fishing that I didn't realize was so important to know. We eventually got our waders and boots on and hiked out to a river where we were taught the techniques for casting. We were allowed to practice for while with just the line in order to get the proper technique started. Caleb gave us tips and corrections to make sure we were casting our lines properly and hitting the spots of the river we were aiming for. Then we added nymphs and eventually bobbers and we were fly fishing. We were taken to different spots along the river and taught to look for eddies and different currents within the river. Water levels were really high the day we went, which made the water muddy for fishing. We did, however, have a great time and felt pretty good about handing the fly rods. We are definitely purchasing fly rods and sharpening our skills at home. After fishing, we sat in their outdoor office and pulled off our waders and boots. They brought us cold drinks, apple wedges, orange wedges and crackers. We met a great group of guys who treated us like family and taught us a lot. We'll definitely contact them again the next time we're in Jackson Hole

We took our 4 grandchildren to the free fly fishing day and both kids and grandparents were very…read moreimpressed with the quality of instruction given by Dan, originally from Charleston SC. He had great visuals and hands-on activities which simultaneously met the learning needs of an 8 year old, a 16 year old and 2 in-betweens. A few days later, while hiking, the kids conversed with a couple experienced fly fishers we met and the guys were impressed with what the kids had learned and could identify from just 2 hours of teaching.

We were visiting at a less ideal time (Memorial Day week) for fishing but we really wanted to try…read morefly fishing. I did a lot of research and talked to someone here who explained to me that the runoff from the mountains this early in the season raises the water level so there are only a few places you can try to fly fish during this time of year and possibly have success. This company has a license to fish in areas that not all companies have so I booked with this company and I'm so glad that I did. We stopped by the shop the day before our booking because we were in town. We took care of the fishing licenses (but you can do this online) and were ready to go. We had Tim and Will as our guides. Will texted me the night before we were scheduled and we talked about what time to meet at the shop. When we arrived both Will and Tim were there to greet us and we headed up to the river. There were not very many boats on the river. Again, it's early in the season and it's tough fishing this time of year. Tim and Will were extremely knowledgeable and great instructors. Our family is very familiar fishing but have never fished on fly before. This is completely different from spin rod fishing. It took an incredible amount of patience to instructor beginners like us but they really helped encourage us and build up our confidence. Between the three of our family members on the trip, we brought five fish to the boat! We did get several more on the line but just couldn't set the hooks fast enough. I didn't really notice any of the other boats getting any fish except for one. I'm so glad that I booked with such knowledgeable and patient guides. I am certain we would not have had success this early in the season if we had booked with a different company. I highly recommend this company and especially the amazing guides that we had. These are really great people doing what they love and sharing their knowledge with others.

Easy to book (got lucky and there was a spot for 2 for a half day trip in Summer, I booked it about…read morea week before.) I recommend you book months in advance tho. Got our fishing licenses there the day before. It's an easy walk from anywhere downtown to the store. Brian our guide met us there for our fishing day. He was great, we drove out and then jumped in his truck for the remainder of the arrival. It was July so the area was beautiful, still a little snow on the Teton's. Didn't fly fish, but we reel fished the float trip and caught a ton of fish. Brian was knowledgable, professional and fun! He knew a ton about the area, and we really had the perfect day. Highly recommend.