Place

Jackson Lake Dam Parking and Picnic Area

Visitors enjoy a picnic with trees in the background.
Jackson Lake Dam Picnic Area

NPS Photo / D. Nikonowicz

Quick Facts

Benches/Seating, Bicycle - Rack, Information Kiosk/Bulletin Board, Parking - Auto, Parking - Boat Trailer, Picnic Table, Recycling, Toilet - Vault/Composting, Trash/Litter Receptacles, Wheelchair Accessible

This picnic area sits beneath giant cottonwoods and features restrooms, trash disposal, interpretive information, and access to the river.  Accessible parking and picnic tables are available. Follow the paved path towards the river to find exhibits, fishing spots, the boat ramp, and views of the Dam and Teton Mountain Range. 

Use this parking area for vehicles and boat trailers if launching your boat from the Jackson Lake Dam, fishing, or just exploring the area. You can park trailers at any of the Snake River landings and launches, including this one, in the park for day use. Please park in designated areas only; illegally parked vehicles may be ticketed and/or towed. Do not park in the designated trailer parking areas if you do not have a trailer. 

Grand Teton National Park

Last updated: June 9, 2026