Boat on a Lake

 

NPS Photo/J. Bonney

Boating on the majestic lakes of Grand Teton National Park is an experience like no other. The crystal clear, mountain waters of Jackson, Leigh, String, and Jenny lakes reflect the towering peaks of the Teton Range, creating a stunning backdrop for a day filled with adventure. Whether you plan to fish, paddle, or just take in the scenery, boating on the lakes of Grand Teton National Park is a truly unique experience you won't soon forget. Make your splash and discover how to spend time boating on a lake in Grand Teton.

 

Lakes You Can Boat On

 

 

Motorized Boats
Motor boats are only allowed on Jackson and Jenny Lakes. On Jenny Lake, motors may not exceed 10 horsepower.

Non-Motorized Boats
Human-powered vessels are permitted on Jackson, Jenny, Phelps, Emma Matilda, Two Ocean, Taggart, Bradley, Bearpaw, Leigh, and String lakes.

Except for the Snake River, all other waters within the park and parkway are closed to watercraft, including Pacific Creek, Buffalo Fork, Cottonwood Creek, and the Gros Ventre River.

 

NPS Photo/J. Bonney

Marinas

Signal Mountain Marina
Open during summer operations.

Colter Bay Marina
Open during summer operations.

Leeks Marina
Open during summer operations.

 

Boat Trailer Parking

Visitors may leave boats on trailers and empty trailers parked at designated public parking areas (Signal Mountain, Colter Bay, and Leeks Marina) for not more than 72 hours. Please park in designated areas only, illegally parked vehicles may be ticketed and/or towed.

Location	Day Parking	Short-Term Parking (3-night limit)*	Long-Term Parking
Leeks Marina	Upper parking lot	Upper parking lot	None
Colter Bay	Colter Bay Village parking lot designated by striping and signed for boats & RVs	Colter Bay Visitor Center parking lot (east side, designated area)	Near Colter Bay Cabin Office for GTLC permit with slip or mooring
Signal Mountain	Boat ramp parking area	Mid-lot parking area	Base of Signal Mountain Summit Road, on the north side, with Signal Mountain mooring permit
Spalding Bay	Designated sites, parking permit required	None	None

*After 72 hours, the trailer must be removed for 24 hours. Trailers may be parked in short-term parking no more than 30 days during a calendar year.

Spalding Bay Trailer Parking Permit
Because of limited space, only single axle boat trailers are allowed at Spalding Bay. Trailer parking requires a special parking permit. Parking permits are obtained by calling Teton Interagency Dispatch Center at 307-739-3397.

 

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