Jenny Lake Boat Launch

Experience Jenny Lake from a new perspecive--from the water!

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Audio Description, Canoe/Kayak/Small Boat Launch

Jenny Lake Boat Launch is accessible by vehicle from Lupine Meadows Road. Turn off Teton Park Road at Lupine Junction and follow signs to the small gravel parking area. From here, you can access the water. You cannot access the Jenny Lake Boat Launch by vehicle from the Jenny Lake Area. 

There are no facilities at this boat launch. Bring your own water and use a restroom before you arrive. Jenny Lake is open to non-motorized vessels such as kayaks and paddleboards, and motorized boats with motors that do not exceed 10 horsepower.

Boating in the park requires planning, permits, and skill. Regardless of experience, recreating on the water poses significant risks. Know the regulations and safety requirements for boating in the park before you go. 

Permits & Decals

Grand Teton Boat Permit

All boats are required to have a Grand Teton Boat Permit prior to launching on any of the park’s waters. Permits are required for all motorized and non-motorized boats, including stand-up paddleboards (SUPs) and windsurfing boards. Privately owned vessels must register each year with Grand Teton National Park. Permits may be purchased on Recreation.gov or at the visitor centers in Moose or Colter Bay during summer operations. Boaters can also have their permit mailed directly to them within two weeks.

Grand Teton Boat Permit Fees

• Motorized craft $75

• Non-motorized craft $25 (including: canoes, kayaks, drift boats, & SUPs)

To fulfill the temporary permit requirements, you must:

• Have a valid Wyoming AIS Decal
• Have a boat sticker attached to the boat's port-side stern.

Wyoming AIS Decal

All watercraft using Wyoming waters are required to display a Wyoming Aquatic Invasive Species decal. The decal can be purchased online at the Wyoming Game and Fish Department website or from a variety of local vendors. Fees collected for the AIS decal will be used to fund the AIS program and inspections in Wyoming along with Game and Fish generated license sale funds.

• Motorized registration and decal, WY resident $10
• Motorized registration and decal, non-WY resident, $30
• Non-motorized decal, WY resident, $5
• Non-motorized deacal, non-WY resident, $15

Note: Non-motorized inflatable watercraft 10 feet or less in length, all solid and inflatable paddleboards regardless of length, and all devices defined as water sport toys are exempt from the Wyoming State AIS Decal requirement.

Aquatic Invasive Species

All boats entering Grand Teton National Park are required to stop for an Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) inspection. By law, boats coming from out of state must be inspected or have valid proof of inspection before they launch on waters in Wyoming, including waters in the park. This includes motorized boats, rafts, drift boats, canoes, kayaks, stand-up paddle boards, and all watercraft 10 feet and longer. Boaters must also purchase an Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) decal from the Wyoming Game and Fish Department.