Colter Bay Village, Wyoming: Grand Teton National Park

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Colter Bay Village

Colter Bay Village is Grand Teton National Park nostalgia at its best.

  • Colter Bay Village can be found eleven miles north of the Moran Junction along the east side of Jackson Lake or 25 miles north of Moose Junction.
  • Open from mid-May to early October, the area has many activities for outdoor enthusiasts.
  • Unique lodging includes 166 individual Jackson Hole homestead cabins that were relocated and refurbished.

Overview
Colter Bay Village is indeed an entire village. The area is composed of a series of compounds that include historic log cabins, tent cabins, a laundry, showers and restrooms, two restaurants, gift shops, a service station, and a marina.

The area is also the home of the Colter Bay Visitor Center and Indian Arts Museum.

Location/Directions
Colter Bay Village can be found eleven miles north of the Moran Junction along the east side of Jackson Lake or 25 miles north of Moose Junction. You can enter Grand Teton National Park at either location.

Seasons
Colter Bay Village is open from mid-May until early October. The facilities provided in this location close down in the winter months due to the cold temperatures and heavy snowfall.

There is no additional fee, other than the admission fee to enter Grand Teton National Park, to visit Colter Bay, Wyoming. Each amenity has its own fees and cost, i.e. lodging, dining, boating, laundry, service station etc.

Activities
Colter Bay Village is an excellent place from which to base your vacation in Grand Teton National Park. With its location on the east side of Jackson Lake, Colter Bay boasts a large variety of activities for all outdoor enthusiasts.

Typical activities include

  • Boating/Canoeing
  • Scenic Lake Cruises
  • Guided Fishing Trips
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Hiking
  • Mountain Biking
  • Backpacking
  • Horseback Riding
  • Ranger led activities are also available at the Visitor Center and you can take the time to browse through the Indian Arts Museum.

Additional Info.
Colter Bay may be best known for its unique lodging accommodations. It is home to 166 authentic Jackson Hole homestead cabins that were relocated here and refurbished to today’s standards. Each rustic cabin comes with its own local history and stories displayed for your reading pleasure.

There are also tent cabins, and a campground that can accommodate not only tents but also has spaces for 112 RVs.