Shadow Mountain Designated Dispersed Campsite #2
Bridger-Teton National Forest
Write a Review Shadow Mountain Rd. (FR-30340) Jackson, WY 83001 307-739-5500 Official WebsiteGPS: 43.7001, -110.6161
Overview of Shadow Mountain Designated Dispersed Campsite #2
Accessibility is not guaranteed, always scout ahead before driving down dirt roads. Learn more: Boondocking 101
Last Price Paid: $0
Reported by camper-783759 on 4/24/2024
Longest RV Reported: 29 feet
Reported by Mo on 8/7/2017
Number of Sites 2
Pad Type dirt
Open Seasonally Yes
Elevation 7,086 ft / 2,159 m
Max Stay 5
Tent Camping Yes
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To ask questions of the owner or manager please contact the campground directly. 307-739-5500
wanderingannette asked on 10/29/2023
I am looking to stay in dispersed camping next summer. I don’t own an RV. I will be using my SUV as a mini camper. If...
J. Taylor asked on 7/7/2021
Does anyone know if horses are allowed at the Shadow Mountain Campsites?
Reviews of Shadow Mountain Designated Dispersed Campsite #2 21 people have reviewed this location.
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Last reported 9/19/2021
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Last reported 10/4/2017
“Do Not Attempt Driving The Elk Refuge”
Reviewed 4/24/2024
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| Days stayed: | 0 |
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Our GPS as well as a couple reviews said that you can drive thru the elk refuge to get here. That isn’t true anymore. A ranger stopped us and told us there’s no thru traffic and when he catches people trying to do it anyway he writes them tickets. We got off with a warning and were told there’s a residential neighborhood in the back wi... more
Our GPS as well as a couple reviews said that you can drive thru the elk refuge to get here. That isn’t true anymore. A ranger stopped us and told us there’s no thru traffic and when he catches people trying to do it anyway he writes them tickets. We got off with a warning and were told there’s a residential neighborhood in the back with a sign that reads, “Google is wrong” we use RV life trip wizard and it brought us this way. We trapped up and down the east side for 10 hrs looking for a spot before heading to the west side of Grand Teton. We found a spot first try there. End of April-beginning May I’d say avoid the East side. They didn’t plow any roads leading to dispersed camping and there’s no camping signs everywhere. If you’re having trouble, go West.
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“Great View, Only 2 Spots”
Reviewed 8/22/2023
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 5 |
| Site Number: | 2 |
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According to people who have been coming here for 5+ years, this site has changed considerably. There are now only 2 designated camp sites and only 1 is trailer friendly. A forest ranger comes by to make sure no one is camping outside of the spots and will monitor how many days you’ve been here and the # of vehicles. Luckily I made... more
According to people who have been coming here for 5+ years, this site has changed considerably.
There are now only 2 designated camp sites and only 1 is trailer friendly.
A forest ranger comes by to make sure no one is camping outside of the spots and will monitor how many days you’ve been here and the # of vehicles.
Luckily I made friends with the campers who were already in one of the sites and they happily shared it with me.
Amazing views though and very bumpy road getting here. Been on much worse roads though in terms of potholes. I have a 16’ travel trailer and it was completely fine.
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Icecubes904 would stay here again
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“Killer Location w/epic views of the Tetons”
Reviewed 7/24/2022
| Days stayed: | 0 |
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| Site Number: | #2 |
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While I camped further down shadow mountain, I took the opportunity to hike up to this site (there are several in the vicinity) and here’s my findings: * Views are awesome…straight on to Grand Teton Mountains. * Sites are very well spread apart * Road in is gravel with plenty of “potholes”…let’s say it’s ROUGH to very Rough. * ... more
While I camped further down shadow mountain, I took the opportunity to hike up to this site (there are several in the vicinity) and here’s my findings:
* Views are awesome…straight on to Grand Teton Mountains.
* Sites are very well spread apart
* Road in is gravel with plenty of “potholes”…let’s say it’s ROUGH to very Rough.
* Entire area appears well maintained and well managed. Good signage and Forest service does it’s “patrols” to enforce their rules.
* 5 day limit on boondocking
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GREG would stay here again
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“Not for trailers or big rigs! ”
Reviewed 9/19/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | NA |
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Guys the signs do not lie: if yiu have a large RV or a 35’ trailer do not attempt to make it up and back down the mountain road—just stay at the base camp. There are numerous sites at the top that are great for camper vans/truck campers and tents. Some great views of Grand Teton, but the bugs and crowds will join you in high summer. FY... more
Guys the signs do not lie: if yiu have a large RV or a 35’ trailer do not attempt to make it up and back down the mountain road—just stay at the base camp. There are numerous sites at the top that are great for camper vans/truck campers and tents. Some great views of Grand Teton, but the bugs and crowds will join you in high summer. FYI You might have cell coverage but the sites get so overloaded in summer you may find your cell useless during peak hours.
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K9Cali would stay here again
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Reviewed 7/14/2021
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Go at your own risk in the busy months! Went on a Tuesday and got there about midday. All campsites when you get to the initial spotwere full. I think there were only 8 spots. Road up to more campsites is extremely rough and annoying to drive in a camper. Only made it to the 3rd camp spot up before deciding to turn around. There wa... more
Go at your own risk in the busy months!
Went on a Tuesday and got there about midday. All campsites when you get to the initial spotwere full. I think there were only 8 spots. Road up to more campsites is extremely rough and annoying to drive in a camper. Only made it to the 3rd camp spot up before deciding to turn around. There was one that we came across but it was on a hill and extremely dusty. Like fine powder dust that Poof's up when you step on it. I saw a another travel trailer further down that road with no idea how they got there because the ruts down were so bad and the dirt is so fine.
Definitely only recommend going if your in a rugged vehicle. Or if it's not a busy month. Also not all sites will have a view of the mountains.
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“Nice view but !”
Reviewed 2/17/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 2 |
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We made it in 4wd truck with high clearance. Saw several folks having trouble and sustaining damage with trailers! Use caution! Safest thing is to stay low in the meadow still have great views.
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“Great Views - If you’re early!”
Reviewed 8/5/2020
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 19 |
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We arrived looking for a campsite at 2pm on a Tuesday. The road is as bad as everyone says it is but you should be fine with 4x4. Nearly all sites were full (people having left tents to claim their spot), but we did manage to snag one near the top of the mountain. Unfortunately, it was facing East and therefore didn’t have the views of... more
We arrived looking for a campsite at 2pm on a Tuesday. The road is as bad as everyone says it is but you should be fine with 4x4. Nearly all sites were full (people having left tents to claim their spot), but we did manage to snag one near the top of the mountain. Unfortunately, it was facing East and therefore didn’t have the views of Grand Teton like the west facing sites. It was still an amazing view - one we would have appreciated much more if we didn’t know what was just a few feet behind us! The sites are designated, and we were woken at 11pm to someone pulling their car into our campsite and pitching tent for the night. The spot was large enough that we weren’t bothered, but still a bit odd. They were gone by the time we woke up. The bugs were brutal, both large biting flies and mosquitos. We ended up spending more time behind our netting than would have liked. Overall, all the negatives would have been entirely moot if we had gotten the west facing view.
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ggiaquinn would stay here again
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“Beautiful views - Tough Road - Busy location ”
Reviewed 7/8/2019
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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Spectacular views of the park, we were on this road in wet conditions with a 4x4 truck. There are a lot of ruts and hills that would make it difficult to manage in another vehicle.
Arrive early to get a spot, there are a lot, but they are in high demand!
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Jaclyn would stay here again
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“Incredible Views”
Reviewed 8/1/2018
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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Some of the best views of the mountain range from where I camped. Like a previous review said, “no pain, no gain.” The road is rough and washed out and if you want a good spot, you’ll have to drive up a few miles. It was a unforgettable experience seeing the mountain range from my spot. You’d be hard pressed to find a better view than ... more
Some of the best views of the mountain range from where I camped. Like a previous review said, “no pain, no gain.” The road is rough and washed out and if you want a good spot, you’ll have to drive up a few miles. It was a unforgettable experience seeing the mountain range from my spot. You’d be hard pressed to find a better view than this!
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Almewho would stay here again
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“Great view but no pain no gain”
Reviewed 6/15/2018
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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The camping sites are in the middle of the mountain that you need to overcome a lot of potholes on the washed road. I drove very slowly, 5 mph because worried my SUV and my travel trailer would be damaged. If your tow vehicle or travel trailer is old, I don’t recommend this place because the wheel parts will suffer a lot from the r... more
The camping sites are in the middle of the mountain that you need to overcome a lot of potholes on the washed road. I drove very slowly, 5 mph because worried my SUV and my travel trailer would be damaged.
If your tow vehicle or travel trailer is old, I don’t recommend this place because the wheel parts will suffer a lot from the rough road. Also, you will need to wash your car and trailer thoroughly after the camping due to the dust under the car body. Your car will be messy after you climbed up the mountain.
The positive sides are the great view of the Grand Teton. Indeed, it is similar to the Alps. At night, a group of 4 deer visited my site. I had eye contact with one of them, but they continued grazing. It was a healing moment when I was warching them. Overall I enjoyed the boondocking very much.
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jin8282 would stay here again
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