Pacific Creek Campground
Pacific Creek Campground is located next to the Teton Wilderness boundary at the north end of Pacific Creek Road, approximately 9.5 miles from the Moran entrance station. The campground is equipped with 7 standard campsites and 1 pull through site. There are corrals and hitching posts for horses, a stock tank, two double vault toilets, three game storage poles, and accessibility to bear boxes. Please be aware that there is no water provided, plan accordingly. Visitors can access the Pacific Creek Trailhead which is a popular route into Hawk’s Rest and the Thorofare. Campground closes September 2nd annually.
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Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | $13/Night for single unit 8 Sites |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Forest | Bridger-Teton National Forest |
| Fees | $13/Night for single unit 8 Sites |
| Rules | Bear food storage is required on the Buffalo Ranger District. |
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Getting there
| Coordinates | 43.9394° N, 110.4429° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedBtnf Rx
35 mi from the campground
- PrescribedNorth Zone Piles Rx
36 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 10.1 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Rent Bear Spray ↗ | 35.1 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
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Trails nearby
- 0.1 miPacific Creek Trail ↗19.9 mi trail · hiking, horse · national_scenic_or_historic
- 1.4 miWhetstone Trail ↗8.6 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 2.6 miMoss Lake Trail ↗7.2 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 3.9 miCoulter Creek Trail ↗14.8 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 3.9 miGravel Creek Trail ↗13.9 mi trail · hiking, horse · national_scenic_or_historic
Trailheads within three miles
- 0.2 miPacific Creek Trailhead ↗Bridger-Teton National Forest
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Teton Wilderness.
- inTeton Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 584,733 acres
- 6.8 miCaribou-Targhee National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 3,077,758 acres
- 7.6 miBridger-Teton National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 3,466,359 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Pacific Creek Campground?
No. Pacific Creek Campground is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: Forest Service
How much does it cost to camp at Pacific Creek Campground?
$13/Night for single unit 8 Sites
Source: Forest Service
Is Pacific Creek Campground open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 26, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
Can I bring an RV to Pacific Creek Campground?
Pacific Creek Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
What if Pacific Creek Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Hatchet Campground (9 mi, first-come), Colter Bay Campground (10.1 mi), and Colter Bay RV Park (10.1 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby