Pacific Creek Landing

Fishing near Pacific Landing

Quick Facts

Amenities

4 listed

Canoe/Kayak/Small Boat Launch, Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits, Restroom, Wheelchair Accessible

Location: Access the boat ramp just north of Moran Entrance Gate on US 89/191/287. Drive beyond the picnic area to the river.

Notes: Pacific Creek Landing is the takeout for the easiest section of the Snake River through the park--Dam to Pacific Creek. The landing is also the put-in for the second easiest section of river--Pacific Creek to Deadmans Bar. The Snake River is famous for scenery, fishing and wildlife! The picnic area offers limited amenities, but no water. Access to Pacific Creek Landing will be limited Summer 2020. The launch is expected to close after August 31, 2020.

Regulations

All boats including paddleboards launched in Grand Teton National Park must have a park permit. Purchase permits at the permits desk in the Craig Thomas Discovery & Visitor Center in Moose or the Colter Bay permits office. More information on park boat regulations.

Boat inspections required for all boats entering Wyoming between March 1 and November 30 for Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS). AIS check station near Moose and Moran. Boat owners must buy a decal to support this program. More information on state boat regulations .

Name Origin

The headwaters of Pacific Creek are on Two Ocean Plateau in Yellowstone National Park on the Continental Divide. The stream flows down a ridge and splits. One branch becomes Pacific Creek flowing into the Snake River and westward. The other branch becomes Atlantic Creek flowing into the Yellowstone River and eastward.