Colter Bay Visitor Center
Facility · Wyoming ·
Managed by the National Park Service
- 6,791 ft
- Elevation
A surviving Mission 66 visitor center, the Colter Bay Visitor Center provides great views of Jackson Lake. Home of the Indigenous Arts and Cultural Demonstration Program. Inside, meet artists and view exhibits of Indigenous art. Watch the park film in the auditorium throughout the day. Visit this facility for trip planning information, backcountry, or boating permits. Shop at the Grand Teton Association bookstore, attend a ranger-led program, or visit nearby shops and restaurants.
Getting there
Heading north on US 26/89/191, turn left (north) at Moran Junction and continue 10.5 miles on US 89/191/287 to the Colter Bay Village sign, turn left (west) and continue about one mile to the visitor center.
Heading south on US 89/191/287 from Yellowstone National Park, continue 18.5 miles to the Colter Bay Village sign, turn right (west) and continue about one mile to the visitor center
43.90317, -110.64370 · 43°54'11.4"N 110°38'37.3"W
Typical weather
Typically 77°F in Jul, down to 24°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 24 | 30 | 39 | 46 | 56 | 67 | 77 | 76 | 66 | 51 | 35 | 24 |
| Low °F | 1 | 4 | 12 | 21 | 31 | 37 | 42 | 40 | 34 | 25 | 14 | 4 |
| Precip in | 2.9 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.2 | 2.4 | 1.8 | 1.0 | 1.3 | 1.6 | 1.9 | 2.6 | 3.1 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 4.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Colter Bay Visitor Center
- Can you reserve a site at Colter Bay Visitor Center?
- No. Colter Bay Visitor Center is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
Camping near Colter Bay Visitor Center
- Colter Bay Marina End Ties less than 0.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Colter Bay RV Park 0.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Colter Bay Campground 0.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Colter Bay Tent Village 0.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Signal Mountain Campground 4.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Lizard Creek Campground 7.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Jenny Lake Campground 11 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Headwaters Campground at Flagg Ranch 14.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Pacific Creek Campground 10.3 mi · Campground
- Jenny Lake Ranger Station 11.1 mi · Facility
- Jenny Lake Visitor Center 11.2 mi · Facility
- Sheffield Campground 13.5 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone (307) 739-3594
- Email grte_info@nps.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-08-05.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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