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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.

Recommended gear for Camping