Trail Creek Campground

Alta, WY

4.5(70 reviews)

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About this campground

Trail Creek Campground near Alta, WY. Trail Creek Campground is located along Trail Creek on scenic Teton Pass, just 7 miles from Victor, Idaho at an elevation of 6,600 feet. Visitors enjoy fishing, exploring local trails and sightseeing in this beautiful region. Trail Creek Campground is located next to a creek with fishing opportunities available. It has 10 single units with restrooms, drinking water and picnic tables. No Host; No Services; Dispersed Camping Allowed during off season

Facilities

The campground contains single-family sites, many of which back onto the creek. All sites are equipped with picnic tables, campfire rings, grills and food storage lockers. Accessible vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided. Roads and parking spurs are gravel. The highway is visible from most sites, so campers can expect to hear passing vehicles.

Natural Features

The campground is situated on the banks of Trail Creek in an open grassy meadow lined with Douglas fir, spruce and aspen trees. A variety of wildlife makes its home in the area, including moose and deer. Summer wildflowers are abundant.

Recreation

Trail Creek offers fishing for Yellowstone cutthroat and brook trout. Hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding are popular activities on the nearby Mikesell Canyon Trail, which begins 2 miles away at Mike Harris Campground.

What campers say

Trail Creek Campground is a well-kept, budget-friendly spot near Grand Teton with a pleasant creek running through it and easy access to nearby trails. Camp hosts are frequently described as personable and attentive, and facilities — including pit toilets — are reported as clean. Expect tradeoffs: the campground sits close to a highway so road noise is often noticeable, though many visitors still found it restful. Sites are generally spaced and some overflow areas are available, but a few sites are small with low-hanging trees — larger RVs should scout space in advance. Dry camping; occasional cell service reported.

Our summary of 70 traveler reviews.