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A sweeping summer meadow in Grand Teton National Park features a group of horseback riders crossing a vast green valley, with the iconic jagged, snow-capped Teton Range dramatically filling the horizon under a brilliant blue sky. A weathered…

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Jackson

Jackson Hole base camp

A sweeping summer meadow in Grand Teton National Park features · Jackson National Park

Jackson, Wyoming

At a glance — Jackson

Jackson is a drive-in basecamp 12.8 miles from the entrance of Grand Teton. Services on hand: lodging, dining, groceries, gas stations, and ATM access. Population around 10,760. No town shuttle into the park — plan to drive in and park at the entrance lots.

Distance to entrance
12.8 mi drive

Plan to drive in via the moose entrance.

Town → park shuttle
No — drive in

Drive in and park at the entrance lots; no town shuttle ties into the park system.

Population
≈10,760
Property mix
Chain hotels + budget

National chain options at roadside-corridor pricing.

Accessibility

Accessibility — Jackson

Drive-in required — no integrated park shuttle from this base. Plan for private vehicle entrance and trailhead parking. Confirm lodging room ADA features with the operator before booking.

Directory

Where to stay near Jackson

Sorted by tier (top picks first), then by drive time to the entrance. Confirm room features and current rates with the operator before booking.

Price
  • The Rockwell Inn

    Solid option

    Hotel / inn

    The Rockwell Inn

    Jackson

    Price $$$ Proximity 12.4 mi from gate Rated 9.0/10

    Season

    A highly-rated inn a block off the Town Square on North Cache — free parking, a free airport shuttle, and a walkable downtown location for under the boutique price tier. The strongest balance of location, rating, and price among Jackson's in-town stays.

    Booking.com via CJ Affiliate. Property data: LiteAPI + Booking.com. Prices indicative; vary by date.

  • Hotel Jackson

    Solid option

    Hotel / inn

    Hotel Jackson

    Jackson

    Price $$$$ Proximity 12.5 mi from gate Rated 9.0/10

    Season

    A 4-star boutique hotel right on the Town Square in downtown Jackson — leather-and-timber rooms, a courtyard, and a strong on-site restaurant. The most polished stay in the walkable core, steps from dining and galleries, and a ~30–40 minute drive up to the Moose entrance.

    Booking.com via CJ Affiliate. Property data: LiteAPI + Booking.com. Prices indicative; vary by date.

  • Parkway Inn of Jackson Hole

    Solid option

    Hotel / inn

    Parkway Inn of Jackson Hole

    Jackson

    Price $$$ Proximity 12.6 mi from gate Rated 9.0/10

    Season

    An 8.5-rated inn two blocks off the Town Square with an indoor pool, sauna, free parking, and free breakfast — an antiques-furnished, quietly comfortable base downtown without the boutique price. Walkable to dining and a short drive to the park.

    Booking.com via CJ Affiliate. Property data: LiteAPI + Booking.com. Prices indicative; vary by date.

  • SpringHill Suites by Marriott Jackson Hole

    Solid option

    Hotel / inn

    SpringHill Suites by Marriott Jackson Hole

    Jackson

    Price $$$ Proximity 12.9 mi from gate Rated 8.4/10

    Season

    A reliable Marriott all-suites property a few blocks south of the Town Square — year-round outdoor pool, hot tub, and the predictable chain quality some travelers want, with downtown still walkable. A no-surprises comfort base on the south side of Jackson, close to the park road.

    Booking.com via CJ Affiliate. Property data: LiteAPI + Booking.com. Prices indicative; vary by date.

  • The Virginian Lodge

    Solid option

    Hotel / inn

    The Virginian Lodge

    Jackson

    Price $$$ Proximity 13 mi from gate Rated 8.0/10

    Season

    A classic Jackson Hole roadhouse lodge on West Broadway — outdoor pool, a famous saloon, RV sites, and a true Old-West town feel at a price below downtown boutique. Big, well-loved, and unmistakably Jackson; a few minutes' drive from Town Square and a straight run to the park.

    Booking.com via CJ Affiliate. Property data: LiteAPI + Booking.com. Prices indicative; vary by date.

  • Wyoming Inn of Jackson Hole

    Solid option

    Hotel / inn

    Wyoming Inn of Jackson Hole

    Jackson

    Price $$$$ Proximity 13.2 mi from gate Rated 9.1/10

    Season

    A well-rated independent inn on West Broadway, on Jackson's main drag toward the park — spacious lodge-style rooms, free parking, and a hot tub. A reliable comfort base a few minutes' drive from the Town Square and a clean shot north on US-191 to the park.

    Booking.com via CJ Affiliate. Property data: LiteAPI + Booking.com. Prices indicative; vary by date.

Editorial framing only — no real-time availability, no fabricated pricing. Confirm room features and current rates directly with the operator.

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