Buffalo Valley Dispersed Campsite #9

There are several dispersed Campsites along Buffalo Valley Road within the Bridger-Teton National Forest, a short 10-15 minute drive from the Moran Junction Entrance to Grand Teton National Park. We were directed to the Buffalo Valley Road by a nice lady at the GTNP entrance after she told us that all campsites within the Park were filled as of 1100 that morning. The Buffalo Valley Road runs northeast off of US HWY 287 and terminates at the Turpin Meadow Campground. Along the road are several designated dispersed campsites. Campsite #9 is big enough for at least 4 rigs, depending on how others park. The campground is to the right as you are driving up Buffalo Valley Road, and is clearly distinctive by a a large clearing just off the Road.

Most of the rig/tent sites aren't exactly level, but are close enough. Also, there isn't much of a view from the campground as there is a small hill between the campsite and Buffalo Valley, unless you park at the higher ground, and you have a tall rig...maybe.

The next morning, we had a 0545 Reveille and was in line to the Colter Bay Village Campground just before 0700.

This is dry camping and no services or water are available. Buffalo Valley Road is a paved and narrow two-lane road. This is a good option to wait for spots to open up at Colter Bay Village.