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Certified by the International Dark Sky Association, Jackson Lake offers campers a fantastic view of the night sky. The campground has amenities for tent and RV camping.

Campsite Information

Jackson Lake has 251 campsites with amenities like electric hook-ups and a camper services building with showers, drinking water and toilets. One accessible campsite is available, as well as accessible or accessible-with-assistance restrooms. Hammock posts are available at some sites, and group camping is available at the Dunes Campground.

Campsite reservations may be made by calling (800) 244-5613 or by reserving online.

  • Reservations can be made up to 6 months in advance of your arrival date
  • Open year-round
  • Visitors are required to display a vehicle pass and have a valid reservation

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Campsite Amenities

All campsites have electric hookups with the exception of the tent sites #49-52 in Lakeside Campground and tent sites #79-#82 in Pelican Campground.

All electric sites in Lakeside, Pelican, and Fox Hills Campgrounds have 20, 30 & 50-amp hookups. All electric sites in Cove, Sandpiper, and Northview Campgrounds have 20 & 30-amp hookups.

Hammock camping is allowed at our tent sites #49-52 in Lakeside Campground and #79-82 in Pelican Campground. Three hammock posts are available at each site.

General Guidelines

  • Campers must have a camping reservation and a valid parks pass.
  • Only two sleeping units per site (1 hard side unit and 1 tent, or 2 tents).
  • Only six people per camping site.
  • Each site has a picnic table and fire ring.
  • All vehicles and trailers must stay on roads or parking areas.
  • Check-in for campsites is 1 p.m. and check-out is 12 noon.
  • Quiet hours are observed from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
  • A dump station is located on the south side of the visitor center for campers with reservations. It is illegal and a health hazard to dump wastewater and sewage, including dishwater, in the park.
  • The campers service building provides showers, toilets, and drinking water.

During the off-season (October through March), the following campgrounds remain open: Lakeside, Cove, and Pelican. Anyone may purchase a parks pass at the kiosk located beyond the entrance station.

Group Camping Information

Group camping is available at the Dunes Campground and is adjacent to the group picnic area.