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Grand Teton National Park & John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway
Boating and Floating
 
 

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

 

 

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Trail maps with suggested routes and mileage, safety, parking, and regulations information.
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Moose Visitor Center
Operating hours & seasons
Information about visitor centers and hours of operation.
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Tetons from the north, photo by Erin Himmel  

Did You Know?
Did you know that a large fault lies at the base of the Teton Range? Every few thousand years earthquakes up to a magnitude of 7.5 on the Richter Scale signal movement on the Teton fault, lifting the mountains skyward and hinging the valley floor downward.

Last Updated: July 20, 2009 at 17:53 EST