Can you reserve a site at Atherton Creek Campground?

Yes, Atherton Creek Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

Are pets allowed at Atherton Creek Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Atherton Creek Campground.

Are campfires allowed at Atherton Creek Campground?

Campfires are allowed at Atherton Creek Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Atherton Creek Campground — 16 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Atherton Creek Campground is located on Lower Slide Lake. This is a beautiful and quiet camping location where you can quickly and easily get away from the hustle and bustle of Grand Teton National Park and Jackson, but still access those places in less than 30 minutes if you wish. The road access is paved up to the campground and winds through aspen stands with gorgeous views of the Gros Ventre River. Boat and fishing access are excellent for Lower Slide Lake, allowing for great trout fishing and peaceful evenings floating around looking for wildlife.

Recreation

Encompassing a landscape of rivers, mountains, trails and forest roads, the Bridger-Teton National Forest is one of the most popular recreation forests in the nation. Anglers will find populations of cutthroat trout when casting their lines out into the water. Boating, kayaking, paddleboarding and endless miles of hiking trails are within walking distance from the campground.

Facilities

Atherton Campground has 21 standard sites (16 are available for reservation), suitable for tents and smaller trailers. Vault toilets are provided. Each site has a picnic table, fire ring and bear box.

Natural Features

The Bridger-Teton National Forest offer more than 3.4 million acres of public land for your enjoyment. Pristine watersheds, abundant wildlife and immense wildlands, the BTNF comprises a large part of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, the largest intact ecosystem in the lower 48 United States.

Contact Info

For local information, please call (307) 739-5400 or call (307) 739-5400 for general information.

Nearby Attractions

Slide Lake, Grand Teton National Park, Yellowstone National Park, Gros Ventre Wilderness, Gros Ventre Slide Interpretive site & trail

The facts

16 bookable sites
Up to 16 people per site

Site types

15 Standard Nonelectric
1 Standard Electric

Amenities

Electric hookups
Campfires allowed
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: water hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits, picnic tables, grills, shade.

Book on Recreation.gov

16 campsites at Atherton Creek Campground

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
A01	—	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	—	—	8	🐾
A03	—	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	8	🐾
A05	—	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	8	🐾
A06	—	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	8	🐾
A07	—	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	8	🐾
A08	—	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	8	🐾
A09	—	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	8	🐾
A10	—	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	—	—	16	🐾
A11	—	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	8	🐾
A12	—	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	16	🐾
A15	—	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	8	🐾
A18	—	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	8	🐾
A19	—	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	8	🐾
A21	—	Standard Electric	Back In	—	—	8	🐾
A24	—	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	8	🐾
A26	—	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	8	🐾

Getting there

From Jackson, drive north on Highway 26/89 into Grand Teton National Park until you reach the GTNP roundabout. From the roundabout take the right exit onto the Gros Ventre Road heading east, passing the community of Kelly. The continue north on the same road and turn right on Forest Service Road #30400. Travel 5 miles and turn right into the Atherton Campground

Fees and stay limits

Single Site: $20 per night, Cash or Check only Additional Vehicle Fee: $10 per vehicle per night - pay on site, Cash or Check only

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

Common questions about Atherton Creek Campground

Can you reserve a site at Atherton Creek Campground?: Yes, Atherton Creek Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Atherton Creek Campground have?: 16 sites.
Are pets allowed at Atherton Creek Campground?: Yes, pets are allowed at Atherton Creek Campground.
Does Atherton Creek Campground have hookups?: Electric.
Are campfires allowed at Atherton Creek Campground?: Campfires are allowed at Atherton Creek Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Contact

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-05-06.

Atherton Creek Campground