Camping

Camping at all state parks now requires a reservation.

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

• Remember, you can now reserve your favorite campsites up to 6 months in advance!

• Jackson Lake has 251 campsites, many are available year-round.

• Fees vary by site.

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.