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Atherton Creek Campground
FSU.S. Forest Service — Bridger-Teton National Forest
| Agency | FSU.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Bridger-Teton National Forest |
| Location | Bridger-Teton National Forest |
| Sites | 16 public sites counted from the federal listing — 15 standard nonelectric; 1 standard electric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 1 of 16 sites (up to 50 amp where reported) Water hookups at 0 of 16 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 16 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 16 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Not reported in the federal data |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Single Site: $20 per night, Cash or Check only Additional Vehicle Fee: $10 per vehicle per night - pay on site, Cash or Check only |
| Check-in / out | In 2:00 PM · Out 11:00 AM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 16 sites, as reported |
| Phone | Jackson RD Office: 307-739-5400 |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-05-06.
From the official listing
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
Directions, from the listing
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
Trip Card — Atherton Creek Campground
Bridger-Teton National Forest
| Agency | FS · U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Location | Bridger-Teton National Forest |
| Fees | Single Site: $20 per night, Cash or Check only Additional Vehicle Fee: $10 per vehicle per night - pay on site, Cash or Check only |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 1 |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 16 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10351635 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.