Colter Bay Cabins
Quick Facts
Why Colter Bay & Jackson Lake
Colter Bay Village sits on Jackson Lake in the northern reaches of Grand Teton National Park, its marina and visitor center featuring an Indian Arts Museum and easy boat rentals for exploring the lake’s 15-mile expanse beneath Mount Moran. The surrounding area offers the Oxbow Bend Scenic Overlook, the Moran Entrance Station just south, and direct proximity to Yellowstone’s south entrance for those combining both parks.
Colter Bay Cabins offer a rare chance to sleep inside Grand Teton National Park itself, at Colter Bay marina. Cabins are genuinely rustic (some with shared bathrooms a short walk away), but the location and easy lake access make it worth the tradeoff for many families.
What Makes It Special
- Location: Moran, inside Grand Teton National Park at Colter Bay
- Setting: Rare in-park lodging, genuinely rustic
- Site type: Rustic cabins, inside the park
- Amenities: Marina access, historic rustic cabins, on-site store and bakery, boat rentals
- Recreation: Water activities, wildlife viewing, and fishing
Pro Tips for Booking
Set expectations for rustic accommodations. Some cabins have shared bathrooms a short walk away, a real tradeoff for the in-park location.
Rent a boat at the marina. Jackson Lake’s 15-mile expanse beneath Mount Moran is genuinely worth exploring by water.
Visit the Indian Arts Museum. It’s right at the Colter Bay Visitor Center, a genuine cultural highlight.
What to Do Around Here
- Boating and fishing on Jackson Lake
- The Indian Arts Museum at Colter Bay Visitor Center
- Oxbow Bend, for classic Mount Moran views
- Wildlife viewing throughout Grand Teton National Park
- A short drive to Yellowstone’s south entrance
