WHO | The John & Linda and Malia & Craig Families | John & Linda Malia Marilyn & Johnny Spencer & Dustin + (Cooper) Alan & Jenny + Jared, Maggie, Evelyn Amanda & Todd + Trevyn, Trace Paul & Courtney + (Maui) Alana & Steve + Gabe, Lincoln, Audrey Shawna & Aaron + babybump Laura & Mike + babybump Mason Rachel & Justin Angela Emma 24 adults 8 kids 2 pups | |
WHERE | Colter Bay Village 10 Miles North Moran, WY 83013 Group Site #3 | ||
WHEN | Thursday July 23rd - Sunday July 26th… (or longer for whoever can or wants to stay longer) | ||
Directions:
Approx 320 mi. from SLC 5 ½ Hours straight drive time
- Drive north via 1-15 (or 1-80 through Evanston and up Hwy 89) to Jackson, WY.
- From Jackson, go through town until you hit the main square and head north on Hwy 89 (191/26) towards Moran / Grand Teton National Park for approx 30 miles.
- At the Moran Junction (DONT MISS IT), turn north again on Hwy 89 (297/191) and pay the $25 per vehicle park pass entrance fees to get into Grand Teton National Park
- Continue on Hwy 89 (297/191) for approx 11 miles until you reach Colter Bay Village on the left.
- Follow Colter Bay Village Road and turn RIGHT (north) onto the Campground Road. Pay the Campsite fee at the fee station ($5.50 per adult/walking child per night you will stay) and be sure to tell the ranger you are at Group Site #3.
- Follow the road north and take your first RIGHT towards the Group Campsites to Group Site#3.
(If you plan to stay at a cabin or reserve an RV hookup site, see the Colter Bay Village website for details about site location, reservations, etc: http://www.gtlc.com/lodging/colter-bay-village-accommodations.aspx )
Colter Bay Village & Campsite General Info |
Group Site #3
Occupancy: approx 40 people, tent-camping
Bathrooms: Flushing toilets, mirrors, running water
Parking: room for 2 trailers, but NO electrical hook-up or RV waste hookups.
Dog Friendly: Yes, but on-leash at all times in the Village, RV and Marina area
Colter Bay Village Amenities
Gas Station, Full Grocery Store, Restaurant, Laundry ($), Showers ($), Lodge, Marina rentals ($) (motor boats, canoes, kayaks, lake tours) http://www.gtlc.com/lodging/colter-bay-village-overview.aspx
COSTS
CAMPSITE Colter Bay Group Site #3 | $5.50 | per night, per person (adult or walking child) paid on entry | multiply # nights you’ll be staying by # people in your family |
Grand Teton & Yellowstone National Park Pass - 7 day | $25 | per vehicle | Gets you into the Teton National Park AND Yellowstone |
FOOD SUPPLIES | $5 | per adult person | for cups, plates, utensils, etc. |
FIREWOOD | varies | per person | bring one bundle per person |
Jackson Lake Watercraft Fees* 7-day | $40 $10 | per motorized watercraft (boats) per non-motorized watercraft (canoes, kayaks, NO JETSKIS etc) | *All watercraft on any Grand Teton National Park lake requires inspection in Colter Bay and decals (stickers) prior to use |
Wyoming State National Park Watercraft Decal** 1-yr | $30 $15 | per motorized watercraft per non-motorized watercraft | **All watercraft on any Wyoming lake requires state decals (stickers) prior to use |
Wyoming State Fishing License apply online or purchase at site | $14 $92 | daily annual |
FOOD ASSIGNMENTS
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Nw48hLwR3V5uyjI22z68GKQqyKhUkKfNLbD6xz6orZA/edit?usp=sharing
Each family or small group will be responsible for 1 meal (including food costs for that meal enough for everyone, prep, cleanup and supplies***) for each of the 4 main days we will be together. If you choose to come early or stay later, you will be responsible for your own food for for whatever additional time you spend there.
Bring your own snacks and drinks ***cups, plates, utensils, napkins, paper towel will be covered by the $5/person cost
CAMPING SUPPLIES
Bring your own gear, lots of FIREWOOD, tents, sleeping bags and mats, hygiene products, SUNSCREEN and BUG SPRAY
If you choose to reserve an RV space with electrical hookup, cabin, etc, please make sure to reserve ASAP and figure out those details: http://www.gtlc.com/lodging/colter-bay-village-accommodations.aspx
TENTATIVE ITINERARY FOR MAIN GROUP
Thurs 23rd | Friday 24th | Saturday 25th | Sunday 26th | Monday 27th.. | extra days.. | |
Morning | travel | BREAKFAST | BREAKFAST | BREAKFAST Sabbath Service @Colter Bay with family or @Jackson Lake Lodge with ward | (BREAKFAST on own) | …. |
Late-Morning to Mid-day | travel | pack LUNCH @ COLTER BAY Jackson Lake Hiking Fishing Boating | pack LUNCH DAY ACTIVITY Jackson Lake or Snake River Rafting or Yellowstone | LUNCH @ COLTER BAY Jackson Lake Hiking or Yellowstone (those who are leaving..travel) | (LUNCH on own) day activities of choice... | …. |
Evening | DINNER | DINNER or @ Jackson Hole for dinner | DINNER or @ Jackson Hole after rafting | (those who are leaving..travel) (DINNER on own) | (DINNER on own) | …. |
Night | Campfire | Campfire | Campfire | Campfire | (Campfire) | …. |