PARKS Atlas
A sweeping summer meadow in Grand Teton National Park features a group of horseback riders crossing a vast green valley, with the iconic jagged, snow-capped Teton Range dramatically filling the horizon under a brilliant blue sky. A weathered…

Wyoming · Grand Teton National Park · Gateway

Jackson

Jackson Hole base camp

A sweeping summer meadow in Grand Teton National Park features · near Grand Teton National Park

Jackson, Wyoming

At a glance — Jackson

Jackson is a drive-in basecamp 12.8 miles from the entrance of Grand Teton. Services on hand: lodging, dining, groceries, gas stations, and ATM access. Population around 10,760. No town shuttle into the park — plan to drive in and park at the entrance lots.

Distance to entrance
12.8 mi drive

Plan to drive in via the moose entrance.

Town → park shuttle
No — drive in

Drive in and park at the entrance lots; no town shuttle ties into the park system.

Population
≈10,760
Property mix
Chain hotels + budget

National chain options at roadside-corridor pricing.

Map

Explore Jackson

Explore more

Accessibility

Accessibility — Jackson

Drive-in required — no integrated park shuttle from this base. Plan for private vehicle entrance and trailhead parking. Confirm lodging room ADA features with the operator before booking.

Lodging

Where to stay near Jackson

Sorted by tier (top picks first), then by drive time to the entrance. Confirm room features and current rates with the operator before booking.

  • The Rockwell Inn

    Solid option

    Hotel / inn

    The Rockwell Inn

    Jackson

    Price $$$ Proximity 12.4 mi from gate Rated 9.0/10

    Season

    A highly-rated inn a block off the Town Square on North Cache — free parking, a free airport shuttle, and a walkable downtown location for under the boutique price tier. The strongest balance of location, rating, and price among Jackson's in-town stays.

    Top pick for jackson town access

    Best for

    • Jackson town access The best location-for-price base in Jackson: a block off the Town Square, 9.1-rated, free parking and airport shuttle, and walkable to everything downtown. You stay in the heart of Jackson and still drive a clean ~30–40 min to the Moose entrance — without paying boutique rates.
    • Value road-trippers A 9.1 review score at the mid-price tier with free parking and a free airport shuttle — the smart-money Jackson base. You're walkable to Town Square dining, so the nightly rate is the whole cost, not rate-plus-parking-plus-dinner-drive.

    Booking.com via CJ Affiliate. Property data: LiteAPI + Booking.com. Prices indicative; vary by date.

  • Hotel Jackson

    Solid option

    Hotel / inn

    Hotel Jackson

    Jackson

    Price $$$$ Proximity 12.5 mi from gate Rated 9.0/10

    Season

    A 4-star boutique hotel right on the Town Square in downtown Jackson — leather-and-timber rooms, a courtyard, and a strong on-site restaurant. The most polished stay in the walkable core, steps from dining and galleries, and a ~30–40 minute drive up to the Moose entrance.

    Top pick for comfort-first travelers

    Best for

    • Comfort-first travelers The highest-rated full-service hotel in downtown Jackson (9.5) and the comfort pick if you want to walk to dinner and galleries instead of driving. Park the car and stroll the Town Square; the ~30–40 min drive to the Moose entrance is the only trade for being in the heart of town.

    Booking.com via CJ Affiliate. Property data: LiteAPI + Booking.com. Prices indicative; vary by date.

  • Parkway Inn of Jackson Hole

    Solid option

    Hotel / inn

    Parkway Inn of Jackson Hole

    Jackson

    Price $$$ Proximity 12.6 mi from gate Rated 9.0/10

    Season

    An 8.5-rated inn two blocks off the Town Square with an indoor pool, sauna, free parking, and free breakfast — an antiques-furnished, quietly comfortable base downtown without the boutique price. Walkable to dining and a short drive to the park.

    Top pick for value road-trippers

    Best for

    • Value road-trippers Free breakfast, free parking, indoor pool and sauna, two blocks from Town Square at the mid-price tier — the most amenities-per-dollar Jackson base (8.5). Breakfast and parking included means the sticker rate is close to your true cost.
    • Jackson town access Two blocks off the Town Square with free parking and breakfast — a walkable, low-friction downtown base for a daily park routine. Drive ~30–40 min north to the Moose entrance and you're walking to dinner when you get back.

    Booking.com via CJ Affiliate. Property data: LiteAPI + Booking.com. Prices indicative; vary by date.

  • SpringHill Suites by Marriott Jackson Hole

    Solid option

    Hotel / inn

    SpringHill Suites by Marriott Jackson Hole

    Jackson

    Price $$$ Proximity 12.9 mi from gate Rated 8.4/10

    Season

    A reliable Marriott all-suites property a few blocks south of the Town Square — year-round outdoor pool, hot tub, and the predictable chain quality some travelers want, with downtown still walkable. A no-surprises comfort base on the south side of Jackson, close to the park road.

    Best for

    • Comfort-first travelers The predictable-chain comfort pick in Jackson: Marriott all-suites with a year-round outdoor pool and hot tub, 8.4-rated, a short walk to Town Square. For travelers who'd rather book a known quantity than an independent, this is the reliable Jackson base near the park road.

    Booking.com via CJ Affiliate. Property data: LiteAPI + Booking.com. Prices indicative; vary by date.

  • The Virginian Lodge

    Solid option

    Hotel / inn

    The Virginian Lodge

    Jackson

    Price $$$ Proximity 13 mi from gate Rated 8.0/10

    Season

    A classic Jackson Hole roadhouse lodge on West Broadway — outdoor pool, a famous saloon, RV sites, and a true Old-West town feel at a price below downtown boutique. Big, well-loved, and unmistakably Jackson; a few minutes' drive from Town Square and a straight run to the park.

    Top pick for one-of-a-kind stays

    Best for

    • Value road-trippers A 4-star lodge with an outdoor pool and saloon for well under downtown-boutique rates (8.6 score) — strong value for the location on West Broadway. RV sites on the property too, if you're towing.
    • One-of-a-kind stays The most characterful Jackson stay at a reachable price — the Virginian's saloon and roadhouse-lodge feel is the town's Old-West atmosphere distilled into one property. Outdoor pool, RV hookups, and a strong 8.6 score; this is the one-of-a-kind Jackson base, not a chain box.

    Booking.com via CJ Affiliate. Property data: LiteAPI + Booking.com. Prices indicative; vary by date.

  • Wyoming Inn of Jackson Hole

    Solid option

    Hotel / inn

    Wyoming Inn of Jackson Hole

    Jackson

    Price $$$$ Proximity 13.2 mi from gate Rated 9.1/10

    Season

    A well-rated independent inn on West Broadway, on Jackson's main drag toward the park — spacious lodge-style rooms, free parking, and a hot tub. A reliable comfort base a few minutes' drive from the Town Square and a clean shot north on US-191 to the park.

    Best for

    • Comfort-first travelers A 9.1-rated independent inn with genuinely large rooms and free parking — the comfortable mid-upper base when downtown boutique rates aren't in the plan. On West Broadway you're pointed the right direction for the morning park drive.
    • Jackson town access Sits on Jackson's main artery (West Broadway / US-89) with free parking — easy in, easy out for a daily park commute, and a few minutes from Town Square dining. The straightest-shot Jackson base for the ~30–40 min drive to the Moose entrance.

    Booking.com via CJ Affiliate. Property data: LiteAPI + Booking.com. Prices indicative; vary by date.

See all Jackson lodging →

Things to do

Things to do near Jackson

We're still mapping things to do near Jackson. We'll add operators as we field-test them.

See all Grand Teton experiences →

Camping

Camping near Jackson

Jackson has no campgrounds in town — the nearest sites are inside the park.

See all Grand Teton camping →

Quieter alternatives

Quieter alternatives near Jackson

We're still mapping quieter alternatives near Jackson. We'll add suggestions as we field-test them.

Save on Entry

One pass covers Grand Teton — and every other US national park.

The America the Beautiful annual pass pays for itself in two or three park visits. Free entry, free passenger fees, and no more fumbling for a credit card at the kiosk.

America the Beautiful National Park Pass — the 2026 annual pass card Buy your pass → Learn more about the pass

Ships from US Park Pass. Free shipping in the continental US.