Alpine / Bridger-Teton National Forest KOA Holiday Blog
Closest KOA to Jackson Hole and Grand Teton National Park- CLOSED FOR SEASON
Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
Turn off Highway 89, 2 miles North of Etna, WY (heading north) or 7 miles south of Alpine, WY (heading south) and continue behind the Airstream of Wyoming dealership. Follow the road in front of the Airstream dealership to our KOA. We have a new address and the best way GPS system to use is Google Maps.
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October brings fall colors, wildlife viewing, art, live music, Halloween celebrations, and the first signs of winter to Jackson Hole and Grand Teton National Park.
Tumbleweed Creative Arts Center / Pink Garter Theatre
Catch Strings Attached, an original two-act puppet play that combines workplace comedy, theatrical horror, and a celebration of artists and creativity.
Showtime: 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: Tumbleweed Creative Arts
See live birds of prey up close during this program in the lobby of The Cloudveil.
Time: 4–5 p.m.
Admission: Free
Reservations: Not required
Celebrate local food, farms, and community at this family-friendly festival at the Center for the Arts.
Saturday's People's Market runs from 2–5 p.m. on the Center's lawn. Other activities include Food as Medicine, a kids' art and pizza workshop, tea-making, and Rise and Brine.
Visit Slow Food in the Tetons Farm to Fork Festival for the complete schedule and ticket information.
Raise a stein at Jackson Hole's longest-running Oktoberfest! Enjoy live music from The Hoff Band, Bavarian food, and Snake River Brewing's Oktoberfest beer, Rolling Thunder Dortmunder.
Custom steins will also be available for those looking to make a proper Oktoberfest toast.
The aerial tram at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort closes for the summer season on October 4.
The Jackson Hole Playhouse gets spooky throughout October with A Haunting Halloween. Explore one of Jackson's oldest buildings while enjoying spooky music, eerie surroundings, and Halloween-themed entertainment.
Dates: October 9–31
More information: Jackson Hole Playhouse
Head to the historic Murie Ranch in Grand Teton National Park for a three-day celebration of art, nature, and conservation.
The festival includes nature-inspired workshops, artist demonstrations, conversations, family activities, and artwork inspired by the legacy of Olaus Murie.
Some activities are free, while workshops may require registration.
Bring the family to Dornans' in Moose for a fall celebration featuring pumpkins, face painting, family activities, local food, and more.
Time: 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Admission: Free
The Art Association's annual Pumpkins on Fire is a fun, family-friendly event outside the Center for the Arts.
Watch ceramic pumpkins being glazed and fired using the raku process, make crafts, create trick-or-treat bags, and enjoy food and drinks.
Admission: Free
Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples' Day at the Jackson Hole History Museum. Special exhibits will highlight Native American artifacts, including cradleboards from Arapaho, Paiute, and Shoshone traditions.
A special scavenger hunt will also be available in the Main Gallery.
Time: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Admission: Free
Explore Jackson's galleries and local art scene during the Third Thursdays Art Walk around Town Square.
Time: 5–8 p.m.
Admission: Free
See another group of live raptors up close during this program at The Cloudveil.
Time: 4–5 p.m.
Admission: Free
Reservations: Not required
The historic Old Faithful Inn in Yellowstone National Park closes for the season on October 18.
Start getting ready for winter at the Annual Ski Swap at Snow King Sports & Event Center. Shop for new and used Alpine, Nordic, and snowboard equipment and clothing.
The Million Dollar Cowboy Bar hosts its 5th Annual Cowgirls at the Cowboy, featuring different country music performers throughout the weekend.
Performers include McKenzie Carpenter, Jenny Tolman, Lily Meola, and Jessi Alexander, with Emmylou Harris performing Saturday.
Tickets: $35–$500, depending on the evening.
Visit Million Dollar Cowboy Bar for the schedule and tickets.
Enjoy a free entrance day at Grand Teton National Park.
It's a great opportunity to spend the day exploring the park's scenic drives, trails, lakes, and mountain views.
Tumbleweed Creative Arts and Jackson Community Theater bring a haunting new adaptation of Bram Stoker's classic Dracula to the Pink Garter Theatre.
Local playwright and director Evie Lewis brings this Halloween-season production to life.
Dates: October 29–31
Tickets: Tumbleweed Creative Arts
Celebrate fall at the Wilson Schoolhouse Community Center with pumpkin carving, pizza, beer, wine, drinks for the kids, a DJ, and the famously uncompetitive cupcake walk!
Time: 4–6 p.m.
Admission: Free
Costumes: Encouraged
Donations to the Schoolhouse are welcome.
Wrap up the month's raptor programs with another chance to see live birds of prey at The Cloudveil.
Time: 4–5 p.m.
Admission: Free
Reservations: Not required
Bring the family downtown for a frightfully fun evening on Town Square. Enjoy trick-or-treating, costumes, and plenty of spooky activities.
Time: 3:30–6:30 p.m.
Enjoy an evening featuring Wyoming musicians at the Center for the Arts. The showcase, sponsored by KHOL and the Center for the Arts, features church bats, De Gringos y Gremmies, Missy Jo, and Bryan Piironen from My Model Airplane.
Time: 7 p.m.
Tickets: $25
More information: Center for the Arts
Watch Town Square come alive with young trick-or-treaters! This annual Halloween tradition includes trick-or-treating and trunk-or-treating on Center Street.
Decorated vehicles—including fire trucks, police cars, and other fun vehicles—will be ready to hand out treats in a safe, family-friendly environment.
Time: 3:30–6 p.m.
Get into the Halloween spirit with a free one-hour concert at the Center for the Arts. The program includes music from Wicked and other Halloween favorites.
Time: 3–4 p.m.
Admission: Free
Costumes: Children are encouraged to dress up!
For adults looking for Halloween nightlife, the annual Halloween Costume Crawl brings together the Million Dollar Cowboy Bar and Silver Dollar Bar.
Enjoy music, dancing, drink specials, giveaways, and costume prizes.
Time: 7:30 p.m.–12:30 a.m.
Wristband: $10
The Craig Thomas Discovery & Visitor Center closes for the season.
Moose-Wilson Road in Grand Teton National Park closes for the season on October 31.
That doesn't mean this area has to always be empty. When you start reviewing camping options, your history will display here to help compare sites and find the best stay. You will be able to share your stay information with friends or family and save it for a later time if you have a KOA Account.
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