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.

Facilities

Atherton Campground has 21standard 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. 

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.

Nearby Attractions

Slide Lake, Grand Teton National Park, Yellowstone National Park, Gros Ventre Wilderness, Gros Ventre Slide Interpretive site & trail

Contact Info

Important Notices

• ATTENTION -- BE BEAR AWARE

  • Bears are active in all campgrounds. All scented items -- food, beverages, pet food, coolers, cook stoves and toiletries -- should stored in locked vehicles or in the provided bear-proof storage boxes.

• No public lake access through the campground.

  Pets must be always leashed.

  One RV with tow vehicle per single site or two vehicles per site. Most sites can accommodate 1 extra vehicle that is not included with the reservation fee. Extra vehicle will be charged a $10 per night fee and collected at the campground. 

  Fire Restrictions: Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed. 

  Reserved Sites will be held until check out time (NOON) the day following your arrival date. Sites must be occupied by the checkout time of that following day to hold a reservation, or the site will be forfeited and released to other guests.

  Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.

  Firewood bundles may be available for purchase from the campground host.

  Any accepted senior passes must be entered for the discount at the time of booking for single sites only. 

  Click here for more information about Bridger-Teton National Forest

Available Activities

• Fishing - Fishing
• Kayaking - Kayaking
• Paddle Boating - Paddle Boating
• Wilderness - Wilderness
• Water Activities - Water Activities
• Scenic Drive - Scenic Drive
• Camping - Camping

Directions

<p>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</p>

Contact Information

Phone: Jackson RD Office: 307-739-5400

Rental Options

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