Gros Ventre Campground
Along the Gros Ventre River, famous for frequent moose encounters in the cottonwood forest.
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Booking Difficulty & Cancellation Patterns
Rolling 6-month window at 8:00 AM MT.
48–72 hours prior.
Largest campground in the park (300 sites) along the cottonwood-lined Gros Ventre River. Famous for frequent moose sightings directly in camp.
Plan B Strategy: Nearby Legal Backup Spots
If all Recreation.gov sites are booked and your sniper alert hasn't caught an opening yet, here are verified legal alternatives nearby:
Upper Gros Ventre River Road
Free dispersed camping along the Gros Ventre River past Kelly, WY toward Slide Lake.
Curtis Canyon (Bridger-Teton NF)
Free dispersed camping overlooking the National Elk Refuge.
Campground Regulations & Rules
Permitted on parking spur.
Mandatory bear boxes at every site.
8:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you see moose at Gros Ventre Campground? ▾
Yes! The willow and cottonwood groves along the river make Gros Ventre one of the best locations in the US to spot moose right from your campsite.