Headwaters Campground
Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- $59.00
- Type
- Campground
- Season
- September 30 to May 9
- Sites
- 171 total · 171 reservable · 0 first come
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Coordinates
- 44.1059, -110.6710
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
This campground has facilities for both tent campers and RVs. Located within the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway, Flagg Ranch is only two miles south of Yellowstone and five miles north of Grand Teton. Wilderness surrounds the Headwaters development. The upper reaches of the Snake River flow through meadows mixed with open conifer forest. The campground offers 34 tent sites, 97 full-hookup and pull-through RV sites, and 40 Camper Cabins.
From the managing agency.Official page
Is Headwaters Campground free?
No. Headwaters Campground charges $59.00. 171 of its sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
Can I bring an RV to Headwaters Campground?
Headwaters Campground has 171 sites on record. 171 sites are reservable and 0 are first come.
When is Headwaters Campground open?
The season on record runs September 30 to May 9. Dates move with weather and with the managing office, so check before a shoulder-season trip.
How do I get to Headwaters Campground?
Heading north from Jackson on US 26/89/191, turn left (west) at Moran Junction. Continue north on US 89/191/287 22 miles to Flagg Ranch. Turn left (west) and follow the signs. Heading south from Yellowstone on US 89/191/287, continue two miles south. Turn right (west) at Flagg Ranch and follow the signs.
What is the weather like at Headwaters Campground?
Jackson Hole has long, cold winters; snow and frost are possible any month. mid-April, May & June - Mild days and cool nights alternate with rain and snow. July & August - Warm days and cool nights prevail, with afternoon thundershowers common. September, October & November - Sunny days and cold nights alternate with rain and occasional snowstorms. December to mid-April - Between storms the days are sunny and nights are frigid. Snow blankets the mountains and valley.
What are the rules at Headwaters Campground?
Please follow all Grand Teton National Park regulations. A partial list may be found below. Other regulations apply. 1. Food storage - all food and other items with an odor must be properly stored at all times 2. Wildlife viewing - 100 yards minimum from bears and wolves, 25 yards from all others 3. Campfires - must be contained within a metal fire grate 4. Fireworks - banned at all times 5. Drones (unmanned aircraft) - banned at all times 6. Pets - must be on a leash <6 feet at all times within 30 feet of roadways; not allowed on the multi-use pathway, park trails or in the backcountry.
Nearby
- Headwaters Campground at Flagg Ranch0.3 mi
- Sheffield Campground0.6 mi
- Lizard Creek Campground7.1 mi
- Lewis Lake Campground12.4 mi
- Colter Bay Campground13.9 mi
- Colter Bay RV Park13.9 mi
- Colter Bay Tent Village14.0 mi
- Colter Bay Marina End Ties14.1 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceSource data is agency published. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
