| There are many opportunities for enjoying water in Grand Teton National Park. The Snake River flows through the park and features world-class fishing, unparalleled wildlife viewing and mild rapids depending on time of year. Many of the more accessible lakes are open for a variety of activities. Motorboats are permitted on Jenny (10 horsepower maximum) and Jackson lakes. Human-powered vessels are permitted on Jackson, Jenny, Phelps, Emma Matilda, Two Ocean, Taggart, Bradley, Bearpaw, Leigh and String lakes. Sailboats, water skiing and windsurfers are allowed only on Jackson Lake. For motorized craft, the fee is $20 for a 7-day permit and $40 for an annual permit; for non-motorized craft, the fee is $10 for a 7-day permit and $20 for an annual permit. Jet skis are prohibited on all waters within the park. Permits may be purchased at the visitor centers in Moose, Jenny Lake or Colter Bay. If you plan to enjoy the park's waterways you will need to download the following brochures for guidelines and permit information: - Floating: provides information on floating the Snake River, including river flows, permits required and safety precautions.
- Boating: provides guidelines for registering boats in the park, launch sites and safety requirements.
PREVENT THE SPREAD OF PATHOGENS - CLEAN YOUR BOAT Aquatic invasive species, such as whirling disease and zebra or quagga mussels, are a serious ecological and economic threat to the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Any activities that come in contact with any body of water have the potential to spread non-native plants, pathogens, and other invasive species among water bodies. More>> The following businesses are licensed by the National Park Service to provide visitor activities: Boat Rentals Grand Teton Lodge Company:www.gtlc.com Jenny Lake Boating: www.jennylakeboating.com Signal Mountain Lodge: www.signalmtnlodge.com Fishing Trips Grand Teton Lodge Company: www.gtlc.com Flagg Ranch Resort: www.flaggranch.com Jack Dennis Fishing Trips: www.jackdennis.com Snake River Angler: www.snakeriverangler.com Triangle X/National Park Float Trips: www.trianglex.com Float Trips Barker-Ewing Scenic Tours: www.barkerewingscenic.com Flagg Ranch Resort: www.flaggranch.com Grand Teton Lodge Company: www.gtlc.com Heart 6 Float Trips: www.heartsix.com Signal Mountain Lodge: www.signalmtnlodge.com Snake River Angler: www.snakeriverangler.com Solitude Float Trips: www.solitudefloattrips.com Triangle X / National Park Float Trips: www.trianglex.com JacksonLake Kayaking Tours OARS: www.oars.com Jenny Lake Shuttle Jenny Lake Boating: www.jennylakeboating.com Marinas Grand Teton Lodge Company: www.gtlc.com Signal Mountain Lodge: www.signalmtnlodge.com SailboatTours Signal Mountain Lodge: www.signalmtnlodge.com Scenic Cruises Jenny Lake Boating: www.jennylakeboating.com Grand Teton Lodge Company: www.gtlc.com |