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Arriving in Jackson, WY with a rented RV

Two rules define an RV arrival in Jackson, Wyoming, and missing either turns a trip ugly fast.

Sourced to municipal code, park-service and operator pages · last reviewed 2026-06-04

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Jackson

Jackson sits in the Jackson Hole valley between the Teton Range and the Gros Ventre Range. The town is the southern-entrance staging area for Grand Teton National Park and is roughly an hour from the south entrance of Yellowstone.

Sourcejacksonholewy.govRetrieved 2026-06-05

Arrival briefing · WY

Your Jackson arrival, on one dashboard

Every figure below is counted straight from this guide's sourced entries — parking rules that bite, where to dump and refill, and the campgrounds that actually take a rig. Nothing invented; a dash means we haven't sourced one yet.

RV campgrounds

Dump stations

Propane / diesel

Parking rules

20 field-sourced facts · last reviewed 2026-06-04

First: Town of Jackson Municipal Code 10.04.220 bans parking on any public street or lot from 3:00am-7:00am between November 1 and April 15 for snow operations — and a separate town ordinance prohibits camping (sleeping in a vehicle) on streets, parking lots, or parking structures inside town limits year-round. The Town Square strip on Cache and Broadway is 3-hour limited daily.

Second: WYDOT closes WY-22 over Teton Pass to all trailer traffic eastbound from October 15 each year, and bans trailers entirely between November 15 and April 1, with a 60,000-lb weight cap year-round on the 10% grades. If you arrive with a towed setup in mid-October expecting the Idaho shortcut, you will be re-routing 90 miles north through Ashton or south through Alpine.

Add the Grand Teton campground reservation window — Gros Ventre, Colter Bay RV Park, and Headwaters Flagg Ranch open six months out on Recreation.gov, and the Memorial Day-through-Labor Day window sells through in under 48 hours for summer dates. Plan the rig parking, the propane top-off, and the campground booking before you cross Hoback Junction — the closer you get to Town Square, the fewer options remain.

Jackson RV basecamp at a glance

Real local logistics for renters

City population: 10,650
RV parks in area: 6
Typical nightly rate: $225–$365
Best window to visit: June-September (Tetons + Yellowstone) or December-March (ski)

Gros Ventre Campground (Grand Teton NP): Inside park; first-come; bear-resistant boxes mandatory

Pickup & fuel: Pickup via Jackson partners or drive from SLC (5hr S) for cheaper rentals. Bear country: spray + boxes mandatory.

A lone bison on the open Wyoming plains — Wyoming scenery

Timing your trip

When should I plan my trip to Jackson?

Best season to come

Mid-June through mid-September — all Grand Teton and Bridger-Teton campgrounds open, Teton Pass fully accessible for trailers, dump stations and propane operating, daytime highs 75-82F with no afternoon ice on 10% grades.

Season to skip

Mid-November through mid-April — Yellowstone south/east roads closed Nov 1, Teton Pass trailers banned Nov 15-Apr 1, town 3am-7am winter parking enforcement Nov 1-Apr 15, every NPS campground closed, daytime highs 15-30F freeze tanks unless skirted and heated.

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Parking ordinances that bite RVs

No overnight parking on public streets or lots from 3:00am-7:00am, November 1 through April 15 (snow removal).

Citation: Town of Jackson Municipal Code 10.04.220

What this means for you: Applies to every RV class. Vehicles left on the street in this window are ticketed and may be towed. Use the Town Public Parking Garage (free daytime, $5/hr 12am-4am, $20 daily max) if no campground reservation.

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Camping in vehicles, RVs, or campers prohibited on town streets, parking lots, and parking structures year-round.

Citation: Town of Jackson camping ordinance (per Town FAQ #141)

What this means for you: No boondocking, no overnight stays in any town lot — including the Home Ranch Welcome Center lot. Park rangers and Jackson PD actively enforce in summer. Nearest legal free dispersed camping is Bridger-Teton NF dispersed sites east on Curtis Canyon Road.

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Downtown core streets (Mercill, Millward, Simpson, Willow) limited to 3-hour parking year-round; most surface lots no parking 2:00am-7:00am.

Citation: Town of Jackson Public Parking program (Title 10.05)

What this means for you: A 30+ft Class A will not legally fit in a downtown stall; oversize vehicles should use the Stilson Park-and-Ride lot at WY-22/22 west of town and shuttle in.

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WY-22 Teton Pass eastbound closed to trailer traffic starting October 15 annually; all trailers banned November 15 through April 1; 60,000-lb weight limit year-round.

Citation: WYDOT WY-22 / Teton Pass commercial-carrier restriction

What this means for you: Towing a car, boat, or fifth-wheel after Oct 15 means routing via US-26 through Alpine (south, +45 miles) or US-20/ID-32 via Ashton (north, +90 miles). Motorhomes without tows are allowed but the 10% grade requires low gear and engine brake.

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Tanks + water

Where can I dump tanks in Jackson?

Shell Station RV Dump

$10

1280 W Broadway, Jackson, WY 83001

Potable water on siteYear-round; dump access behind station next to propane cage

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Virginian RV Park Dump Station

$15

750 W Broadway, Jackson, WY 83001

Potable water on siteMay 1 - October 15

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Gros Ventre Campground Dump Station

Free

Gros Ventre Rd, Kelly, WY 83011 (Grand Teton NP)

Potable water on siteEarly May - early October (free for registered campers; otherwise donation)

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Colter Bay RV Park Dump Station

Free

100 Colter Bay Village Rd, Moran, WY 83013

Potable water on siteEarly May - early October; included for RV-park guests

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Headwaters Campground at Flagg Ranch Dump Station

Free

100 Grassy Lake Rd, Moran, WY 83013

Potable water on siteJune - October; included for registered RV guests

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Fuel + propane

Where do I top up propane and diesel?

Shell Jackson (Broadway)

1280 W Broadway, Jackson, WY 83001

Offers: Propane refill + gas + diesel + RV dump

RV access: Pull-around behind station next to dump; tight for rigs over 35ft with toad — drop the toad first

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Headwaters at Flagg Ranch Convenience Store

100 Grassy Lake Rd, Moran, WY 83013

Offers: Propane refill + gas (no diesel)

RV access: Pull-through access designed for 45ft rigs; staff fills on request at campground office

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Maverik Jackson (Broadway)

1001 W Broadway, Jackson, WY 83001

Offers: Diesel + DEF + gas (no propane refill on-site)

RV access: Pull-through high-clearance diesel lane on west side; easy access for 40ft Class A

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Buffalo Valley Cafe & RV (Moran)

3600 Buffalo Valley Rd, Moran, WY 83013

Offers: Propane refill + potable water + firewood

RV access: Gravel pull-through; suited for rigs up to 40ft; call ahead in shoulder season

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Where to sleep

Which campgrounds actually take RVs?

Gros Ventre Campground

$51/night

National Park Service (Grand Teton NP)

11 mi from downtownMax 45 ftBooks 6 mo out

39 electric-only sites (50/30/20-amp); no water/sewer at site; dump + potable fill on-site

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Colter Bay RV Park

$109/night

Grand Teton Lodge Company / NPS concession

38 mi from downtownMax 45 ftBooks 6 mo out

112 full-hookup sites (water + sewer + 50/30/20-amp); pull-through to 45ft, back-in to 30ft

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Headwaters Campground at Flagg Ranch

$115/night

Grand Teton Lodge Company (John D. Rockefeller Jr. Memorial Parkway)

55 mi from downtownMax 45 ftBooks 6 mo out

97 full-hookup pull-through RV sites (sewer + water + 20/30/50-amp); open June-October

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The Virginian RV Park

$128/night

Pine Cliff Resort (private)

1 mi from downtownMax 50 ftBooks 12 mo out

103 full-hookup sites (water + sewer + 50/30-amp); walking distance to Town Square

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Snake River Cabins & RV Village (formerly Snake River KOA)

$115/night

Snake River Park (private)

10 mi from downtownMax 30 ftBooks 12 mo out

Full hookups (water + sewer + electric); 25ft trailer / 30ft motorhome max

Operator site

Curtis Canyon Campground

$20/night

USDA Forest Service / Bridger-Teton NF

7 mi from downtownMax 24 ftFirst-come / dispersed

No hookups; 12 first-come first-served sites; vault toilets; overlooks National Elk Refuge

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Atherton Creek Campground

$20/night

USDA Forest Service / Bridger-Teton NF

22 mi from downtownMax 30 ftFirst-come / dispersed

No hookups; 22 sites on Lower Slide Lake; vault toilets + boat ramp

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Public-land hubs near Jackson

Sourced from jacksonholewy.gov · Retrieved 2026-06-05

Closest established RV-camping anchor

Bridger-Teton National Forest (USDA Forest Service)

Public-land reference only — verify current site availability with the operating agency before booking.

Nearest National Park units

Grand Teton National Park
Yellowstone National Park

Local owners list their own rigs in this corridor. Listings appear here once verified rigs are on the platform.

Grand Teton range mirrored in the calm Snake River, Wyoming — On the road in Wyoming

Plan around the crowds

Which local events will move Jackson RV supply?

Old West Days (Memorial Day weekend)

Past editionMay 15-25, 2026

Best of the West Parade closes Cache St + Broadway around Town Square 9am-noon May 23. RV park rates surge 1.6-2x; Virginian and Snake River sell out 60+ days prior. Town Public Parking Garage hits capacity by 9am on parade day.

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Jackson Hole Rodeo Season

May 22 - September 5, 2026 (Wed + Sat 8pm, plus Fridays in July/August)

Teton County Fairgrounds lot fills by 7pm rodeo nights; RV overflow parks at Snow King base. Avoid driving Snow King Ave 6:30-8pm Wed/Sat in season.

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Teton County Fair

Last full week of July 2026 (approx July 21-27)

Rodeo schedule pauses, but fairgrounds RV access is suspended for vendors only. Grand Teton NP campgrounds at 100% — book by January 21, 2026 (6-month window).

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Teton Pass (WY-22) eastbound trailer closure

October 15, 2026 through April 1, 2027

Any towing rig must reroute via US-26 Alpine or US-20/ID-32 Ashton. WYDOT does not waive for RVs.

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Arrival playbook

Your first hour in Jackson

Before you leave the lot

Top off propane at the Shell on 1280 W Broadway before 9pm (only late-evening propane in Jackson; closes earliest in shoulder season)
Confirm Recreation.gov booking screenshot for Gros Ventre / Colter Bay / Headwaters — gate rangers verify at entrance

Within the first hour

Dump tanks and refill potable water at Shell ($10) or Virginian ($15) before heading north into Grand Teton — no dump inside the park except at campgrounds
If towing and arrival is after October 15, do NOT attempt WY-22 Teton Pass eastbound — route via US-26 Alpine Junction (45 extra miles, no grade restriction)

Before bed

Park rig at Stilson Park-and-Ride west of town and use START Bus into Town Square — no overnight allowed at Stilson but day parking is free and fits 40ft
Buy bear spray (required for trail access in both parks) at Teton Mountaineering on Pearl Ave — campground stores mark it up 40%

Before departure

If staying in town overnight Nov 1-Apr 15, move rig off all public streets before 3:00am or expect ticket + tow per MC 10.04.220
Check WYDOT 511 (511.wyoroad.info) before driving WY-22, US-26 Hoback, or US-89/191 — afternoon thunderstorms close passes June-August

The mistake renters make

Avoid this trap

Pulling into Town Square or any town surface lot for a quick lunch in a 30+ft rig and leaving it past 2:00am or in the 3:00am-7:00am winter window — the town camping ordinance and MC 10.04.220 are enforced by Jackson PD with tow authority.

Towing in Jackson averages $250-450 (Teton County's nearest impound is 6 miles south on US-89), plus ticket per Title 10.05. Snow-removal violations specifically can compound daily until the vehicle moves.

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Weekend escapes from Jackson

No flight needed. These trips are all within a few hours of downtown Jackson — rent a rig Friday, be back by Sunday. Real routes locals run for a weekend away or a quick day trip.

Day trip
Jackson → Grand Teton → Jenny Lake → back
Tetons day
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Weekend escape
Jackson → Yellowstone (Fri) → Old Faithful + Lamar wildlife (Sat) → back
Yellowstone weekend
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Full week
Jackson → Tetons → Yellowstone (north loop) → Beartooth Hwy → Cody → back
GYE grand tour
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