Headwaters Campground at Flagg Ranch
Grand Teton National Park
Reservations for the 2021 season at Headwaters Campground at Flagg Ranch can be made at www.gtlc.com or by calling 307-543-2861. Reservations will migrate to Recreation.gov for the 2022 season. Availability will go live on Recreation.gov on November 13, 2021 for RV sites, and December 1, 2021 for Tent sites and Camper Cabins.
Located in the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway, directly between Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks and just minutes from both, Headwaters Campground offers the perfect basecamp for exploration. Situated in a spectacular wooded setting with rolling hills and Teton mountain views, this campground is the perfect place to unwind and unplug, as there is no cellular or internet service. Commune with nature and spot bear, moose, mule deer, and more as you stroll along nearby Polecat Creek. For avid anglers, the Snake River offers plentiful cutthroat trout, brook trout, and whitefish. While none of Headwater’s campsites are on the river, all are within walking distance.
The campground offers 34 tent sites, 97 full-hookup and pull-through RV sites, and 40 Camper Cabins, and is open from June to October. Visitors are encouraged to plan ahead and book early.
Headwaters campground offers camping for tents, full-hookup camping for RVs, and hard-wall Camper Cabins. Each tent site has a gravel parking space for up to two vehicles, and tent pads for up to two tents. All RV sites are pull-through with gravel parking space for one RV and one tow vehicle with a maximum total length of 45 feet. Our RV sites offer full-hookups including sewer, water, and 20-, 30-, and 50-amp electric outlets. Propane is available for purchase at the campground office.
Headwaters Camper Cabins are scattered throughout the campground and include double-double or double-single bunk-style beds. While the bunks are padded, bedding and pillows not included. Guests are encouraged to bring their own linens, however a limited quantity of sleeping bags, pillows and blankets are available on a first-come basis for a nightly fee. Our Camper Cabins do not offer electricity or private restrooms, but do include a lantern.
All sites, including Camper Cabins, have a picnic table, a fire pit with metal fire grate, access to nearby water spigots, flush toilets, shower facilities, and coin-operated laundry facilities. Tent and RV sites also include food storage lockers.
ADA Access: The campsites and roads are well-compacted gravel and mostly level, with a gently sloping incline/decline that may make wheelchair access more challenging. Restroom facilities are wheelchair-accessible with one fully accessible shower. Routes to the amphitheater have a gently sloping incline/decline with compacted gravel, and are somewhat uneven.
There is no internet or cellular phone service at Headwaters Campground; the closest public wireless internet access is at Jackson Lake Lodge, a 30-minute drive away. Cellular coverage may be available nearby, depending on location and carrier. There is a campground host on-site, and a payphone located at the campground office. Firewood, food, and ice can be purchased at the convenience store, and camping supplies, souvenirs, and more are available in the gift shop, both located in the main lodge. The main lodge also offers casual dining for breakfast, lunch, and dinner at Sheffields Restaurant and Saloon.
Notifications and Alerts
Reservations for the 2021 season at Headwaters Campground at Flagg Ranch can be made at www.gtlc.com or by calling 307-543-2861.
Reservations will migrate to Recreation.gov for the 2022 season. Availability will go live on Recreation.gov on November 13, 2021 for RV sites, and December 1, 2021 for Tent sites and Camper Cabins.
Natural Features
Headwaters at Flagg Ranch is situated in a tranquil setting along the upper reaches of the Snake River, surrounded by meadows and conifer forests. The Yellowstone Plateau rises to the north, and Huckleberry Mountain to the east.
Within walking distance is Polecat Creek, which runs through forests, wildflower meadows, and thermal features. For avid anglers, the Snake River offers plentiful cutthroat trout, brook trout, and whitefish. This area is known for its remarkable fly fishing and photography opportunities.
Headwaters is home to elk, moose, mule deer, wolves, black and grizzly bears, a wide variety of birds and more. Bears are often seen on trails and in the developed areas. Being prepared for an animal encounter can help ensure your safety as well as that of the wildlife that call this spectacular area home.
Nearby Attractions
One of the many reasons visitors return to Headwaters at Flagg Ranch year after year is its close proximity to Yellowstone’s south entrance, just a few miles north. But while it wouldn’t be difficult to spend all your time exploring our country’s very first national park (and the second-largest in the lower 48 states), there is much to see and do in the opposite direction as well. Take a self-guided tour of Grand Teton National Park via the 43-mile Scenic Loop Drive, offering an opportunity to photograph the park’s famous landscape and local wildlife. Spend a few hours at Colter Bay Village, located about 30 minutes south of Headwaters Campground, where you can rent a kayak or canoe, take a guided boat ride to the majestic base of the Teton Range, or just enjoy lunch and the stunning lake view from the marina. Continue on and stop in at the historic Jackson Lake Lodge for its famous huckleberry milkshakes and spectacular Teton views through 60-foot tall wall-to-wall windows. While you’re there, book a scenic raft trip or park bus tour. From there, continue south to the town of Jackson, located about 50 miles from Headwaters, where you can visit the National Museum of Wildlife Art just outside of town, walk under the famous giant elk antler archway in town center, attend the Jackson Hole Rodeo, browse local shops, and dine at one of the many restaurants.
Recreation
Headwaters and the surrounding area offers a wide variety of activities for all ages, including horseback riding, world-class guided fishing, hiking, and ranger-led programs. Stop by our activities desk to find the perfect excursion for everyone in your group!
The Headwaters area is a prime location for wildlife watching and photography. Walk along the banks of Polecat Creek through wildflower meadows and conifer forests to capture that perfect photo of a beaver, moose, elk, bison, bear, or birds. (Be sure to maintain appropriate distance!) Although soaking is not permitted, Huckleberry Hot Springs is an easy 2.5-mile loop that starts at Polecat Creek.
The Flagg Canyon trail is a good option for all ability levels. This 5.1-mile out and back hike winds through meadows and cliffs along the Snake River, and features a waterfall. There is plenty of wildlife to see in this area, including marmot, elk, and white-throated swift.
Contact Information
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 307-543-2861
Rental Options
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Available Campsites
- Site 706, Loop 700s, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 216, Loop 200s, Type Cabin Nonelectric
- Site 510, Loop 500s, Type Rv Electric
- Site 432, Loop 400s, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 404, Loop 400s, Type Rv Electric
- Site 415, Loop 400s, Type Rv Electric
- Site 305, Loop 300s, Type Rv Electric
- Site 622, Loop 600s, Type Rv Electric
- Site 401, Loop 400s, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 607, Loop 600s, Type Rv Electric
- Site 604, Loop 600s, Type Cabin Nonelectric
- Site 518, Loop 500s, Type Rv Electric
- Site 527, Loop 500s, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 108, Loop 100s, Type Cabin Nonelectric
- Site 319, Loop 300s, Type Rv Electric
- Site 330, Loop 300s, Type Rv Electric
- Site 201, Loop 200s, Type Cabin Nonelectric
- Site 310, Loop 300s, Type Rv Electric
- Site 601, Loop 600s, Type Cabin Nonelectric
- Site 328, Loop 300s, Type Rv Electric
- Site 210, Loop 200s, Type Cabin Nonelectric
- Site 712, Loop 700s, Type Cabin Nonelectric
- Site 215, Loop 200s, Type Cabin Nonelectric
- Site 523, Loop 500s, Type Rv Electric
- Site 416, Loop 400s, Type Rv Electric
- Site 615, Loop 600s, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 707, Loop 700s, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 402, Loop 400s, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 611, Loop 600s, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 105, Loop 100s, Type Cabin Nonelectric
- Site 627, Loop 600s, Type Rv Electric
- Site 107, Loop 100s, Type Cabin Nonelectric
- Site 408, Loop 400s, Type Rv Electric
- Site 504, Loop 500s, Type Rv Electric
- Site 102, Loop 100s, Type Cabin Nonelectric
- Site 311, Loop 300s, Type Rv Electric
- Site 414, Loop 400s, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 629, Loop 600s, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 326, Loop 300s, Type Rv Electric
- Site 427, Loop 400s, Type Rv Electric
- Site 621, Loop 600s, Type Rv Electric
- Site 612, Loop 600s, Type Rv Electric
- Site 331, Loop 300s, Type Rv Electric
- Site 204, Loop 200s, Type Cabin Nonelectric
- Site 606, Loop 600s, Type Rv Electric
- Site 104, Loop 100s, Type Cabin Nonelectric
- Site 528, Loop 500s, Type Rv Electric
- Site 626, Loop 600s, Type Rv Electric
- Site 519, Loop 500s, Type Rv Electric
- Site 422, Loop 400s, Type Rv Electric
- Site 103, Loop 100s, Type Cabin Nonelectric
- Site 711, Loop 700s, Type Cabin Nonelectric
- Site 101, Loop 100s, Type Cabin Nonelectric
- Site 616, Loop 600s, Type Rv Electric
- Site 703, Loop 700s, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 109, Loop 100s, Type Cabin Nonelectric
- Site 315, Loop 300s, Type Rv Electric
- Site 417, Loop 400s, Type Rv Electric
- Site 619, Loop 600s, Type Rv Electric
- Site 516, Loop 500s, Type Rv Electric
- Site 625, Loop 600s, Type Rv Electric
- Site 316, Loop 300s, Type Rv Electric
- Site 503, Loop 500s, Type Rv Electric
- Site 212, Loop 200s, Type Cabin Nonelectric
- Site 207, Loop 200s, Type Cabin Nonelectric
- Site 323, Loop 300s, Type Rv Electric
- Site 214, Loop 200s, Type Cabin Nonelectric
- Site 526, Loop 500s, Type Rv Electric
- Site 407, Loop 400s, Type Rv Electric
- Site 405, Loop 400s, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 618, Loop 600s, Type Rv Electric
- Site 413, Loop 400s, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 506, Loop 500s, Type Rv Electric
- Site 705, Loop 700s, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 623, Loop 600s, Type Rv Electric
- Site 421, Loop 400s, Type Rv Electric
- Site 512, Loop 500s, Type Rv Electric
- Site 106, Loop 100s, Type Cabin Nonelectric
- Site 617, Loop 600s, Type Rv Electric
- Site 112, Loop 100s, Type Cabin Nonelectric
- Site 522, Loop 500s, Type Rv Electric
- Site 614, Loop 600s, Type Rv Electric
- Site 329, Loop 300s, Type Rv Electric
- Site 208, Loop 200s, Type Cabin Nonelectric
- Site 428, Loop 400s, Type Rv Electric
- Site 515, Loop 500s, Type Rv Electric
- Site 507, Loop 500s, Type Rv Electric
- Site 430, Loop 400s, Type Rv Electric
- Site 313, Loop 300s, Type Rv Electric
- Site 502, Loop 500s, Type Rv Electric
- Site 605, Loop 600s, Type Cabin Nonelectric
- Site 334, Loop 300s, Type Rv Electric
- Site 424, Loop 400s, Type Rv Electric
- Site 317, Loop 300s, Type Rv Electric
- Site 412, Loop 400s, Type Rv Electric
- Site 318, Loop 300s, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 530, Loop 500s, Type Rv Electric
- Site 410, Loop 400s, Type Rv Electric
- Site 211, Loop 200s, Type Cabin Nonelectric
- Site 620, Loop 600s, Type Rv Electric
- Site 704, Loop 700s, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 517, Loop 500s, Type Rv Electric
- Site 411, Loop 400s, Type Rv Electric
- Site 327, Loop 300s, Type Rv Electric
- Site 525, Loop 500s, Type Rv Electric
- Site 613, Loop 600s, Type Rv Electric
- Site 113, Loop 100s, Type Cabin Nonelectric
- Site 426, Loop 400s, Type Rv Electric
- Site 114, Loop 100s, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 325, Loop 300s, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 314, Loop 300s, Type Rv Electric
- Site 429, Loop 400s, Type Rv Electric
- Site 206, Loop 200s, Type Cabin Nonelectric
- Site 321, Loop 300s, Type Rv Electric
- Site 702, Loop 700s, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 524, Loop 500s, Type Rv Electric
- Site 320, Loop 300s, Type Rv Electric
- Site 209, Loop 200s, Type Cabin Nonelectric
- Site 531, Loop 500s, Type Cabin Nonelectric
- Site 322, Loop 300s, Type Rv Electric
- Site 309, Loop 300s, Type Rv Electric
- Site 303, Loop 300s, Type Rv Electric
- Site 433, Loop 400s, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 111, Loop 100s, Type Cabin Nonelectric
- Site 301, Loop 300s, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 609, Loop 600s, Type Rv Electric
- Site 425, Loop 400s, Type Rv Electric
- Site 505, Loop 500s, Type Rv Electric
- Site 511, Loop 500s, Type Rv Electric
- Site 419, Loop 400s, Type Rv Electric
- Site 501, Loop 500s, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 514, Loop 500s, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 509, Loop 500s, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 708, Loop 700s, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 205, Loop 200s, Type Cabin Nonelectric
- Site 406, Loop 400s, Type Rv Electric
- Site 308, Loop 300s, Type Rv Electric
- Site 701, Loop 700s, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 520, Loop 500s, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 403, Loop 400s, Type Rv Electric
- Site 423, Loop 400s, Type Rv Electric
- Site 418, Loop 400s, Type Rv Electric
- Site 420, Loop 400s, Type Rv Electric
- Site 602, Loop 600s, Type Cabin Nonelectric
- Site 306, Loop 300s, Type Rv Electric
- Site 710, Loop 700s, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 608, Loop 600s, Type Rv Electric
- Site 513, Loop 500s, Type Rv Electric
- Site 312, Loop 300s, Type Rv Electric
- Site 307, Loop 300s, Type Rv Electric
- Site 628, Loop 600s, Type Rv Electric
- Site 508, Loop 500s, Type Rv Electric
- Site 610, Loop 600s, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 110, Loop 100s, Type Cabin Nonelectric
- Site 302, Loop 300s, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 304, Loop 300s, Type Rv Electric
- Site 217, Loop 200s, Type Cabin Nonelectric
- Site 709, Loop 700s, Type Cabin Nonelectric
- Site 332, Loop 300s, Type Rv Electric
- Site 624, Loop 600s, Type Rv Electric
- Site 713, Loop 700s, Type Cabin Nonelectric
- Site 202, Loop 200s, Type Cabin Nonelectric
- Site 431, Loop 400s, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 333, Loop 300s, Type Rv Electric
- Site 203, Loop 200s, Type Cabin Nonelectric
- Site 603, Loop 600s, Type Cabin Nonelectric
- Site 324, Loop 300s, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 529, Loop 500s, Type Rv Electric
- Site 409, Loop 400s, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 213, Loop 200s, Type Cabin Nonelectric
- Site 521, Loop 500s, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
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