Colter Bay Village facts for kids
Colter Bay Village is a special area found within Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming, USA. It is located on the northeast side of Jackson Lake. This village was built in the 1950s. It was part of a big plan called Mission 66 by the National Park Service. The goal was to make parks better for visitors, especially for those traveling by car.
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What is Colter Bay Village?
Colter Bay Village offers many services for people visiting the park. It's a great place to stay and explore.
Places to Stay and Visit
The village has a large campground with 250 spots for tents and RVs. There is also a visitor center where you can learn about the park. If you love boats, there's a marina where you can rent or dock them. The village also has 208 cozy cabins, some made of logs and others like tents.
The Story of the Cabins
Many of the cabins at Colter Bay have a cool history. About 166 of them were moved here from other parts of Jackson Hole. For example, many cabins came from a place called Ben Sheffield's Moran Ranch. This was a dude ranch, which is like a guest ranch where visitors can experience a cowboy lifestyle. The Park Service moved these cabins in 1955 from their original spot near Moran.
Fun Things to Do
Colter Bay is a fantastic spot for outdoor adventures. You can enjoy beautiful hikes right from the village.
Popular Hiking Trails
- The Colter Bay Lakeshore Trail lets you walk along the edge of Jackson Lake.
- The Heron Pond Swan Lake Trail takes you through peaceful areas where you might see birds and other wildlife.
Who Manages Colter Bay?
Colter Bay Village is managed by the Grand Teton Lodge Company. This company also takes care of other well-known places in the park, like the Jackson Lake Lodge and Jenny Lake Lodge. They help make sure visitors have a great experience in Grand Teton National Park.
