Colter Bay Cabins in Grand Teton National Park

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Colter Bay Cabins

A historic log-cabin base near Jackson Lake.

Type
Lodging
Nearest trail
0.3 mi
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Colter Bay: Lake Views, Artists and Lunch

Overview

About Colter Bay Cabins

Why stop

  • Historic log cabins near Jackson Lake and village activities.
  • Room layouts range from shared-bath singles to larger family cabins.

Heads up

  • Bathroom setups vary, and the rooms have few in-cabin conveniences.

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  • ClosureJackson Lake boat ramps closed; Signal launch riskMentions Jackson Lake, referenced in this guideColter Bay and Leeks boat ramps are closed; Signal Mountain Boat Ramp is open, but water is below the ramp edge and loose cobbles make launching risky.Official details
  • ClosureConstruction closures and delaysConstruction is causing current road and area closures and delays across Grand Teton; use the signed Taggart Trail detour. - Moose-Wilson Road is closed between Moose and Laurance S.Official details
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“Colter Bay's waterfront is ahead, with an easy lake view from the visitor center's deck. Start there to look across Jackson Lake toward Mount Moran.”

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More about Colter Bay Cabins

A log-cabin base in Colter BayColter Bay Cabins are a seasonal group of rustic log guest cabins in Colter Bay Village, tucked…

Colter Bay Cabins are a seasonal group of rustic log guest cabins in Colter Bay Village, tucked among pines near Jackson Lake. They suit a stay built around lake recreation and the village's marina, restaurants and grocery store. Their usual season runs from late May through September, so plan this as a summer stay.

Choose your cabinRoom layouts differ. Some one-room cabins use a shared bathroom; others have private baths.

Room layouts differ. Some one-room cabins use a shared bathroom; others have private baths. Larger two-room options sleep up to 10, and the shared-bathroom one-room types must be reserved by phone. Confirm the exact layout before booking, especially if a private bathroom or accessible room matters. A limited number of cabins have accessible features such as roll-in showers and grab bars; those are booked by phone. All cabins are pet-friendly.

Linens, towels and coffee makers are included. The rooms have no television, microwave, mini-fridge or air-conditioning; fans can be requested. Wi-Fi does not reach the cabins, though it is available at the office and several village buildings.

The cabins have their own historyMany of the log cabins were part of the Sheffield lodging operation below Jackson Lake Dam and…

Many of the log cabins were part of the Sheffield lodging operation below Jackson Lake Dam and were moved to Colter Bay in 1955. The buildings have distinct designs and histories, and many have a card explaining that cabin's origins.

Eat in the villageThe nearby John Colter Ranch House serves comfort food that includes barbecue and a salad bar.

The nearby John Colter Ranch House serves comfort food that includes barbecue and a salad bar. Café Court offers made-to-order pizza, salads, subs, and ice-cream bars or sandwiches. A grocery store and laundromat also serve the village, with the visitor center and marina close by.

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