Spalding Bay Launch

Spalding Bay Boat Launch

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Canoe/Kayak/Small Boat Launch

Location: Turn north from the Teton Park Road about 1.3 miles north of North Jenny Lake Junction or 4.5 miles south of the Signal Mountain Summit Road. The turnoff to Spalding Bay is not marked. The dirt road continues about two miles to Jackson Lake. The bay is sheltered from the prevailing southwesterly afternoon winds and provides views across the lake toward the north and east. The site has parking, picnic tables, vault toilets and bear boxes.

Notes: The dirt road into Spalding Bay can be rough in places. Please use discretion when driving down this road. There is no water at this location. There is very limited parking-about four standard spaces and four large trailer spaces. Call Dispatch 307-739-3301 one day in advance to reserve a large-trailer parking space. Reservations are not required for standard parking spaces.

Spalding Bay is also home to two backcountry campsites accessible by vehicle. Camping requires a backcountry permit available at Colter Bay permits office, Jenny Lake Ranger Station or the permits desk at the Craig Thomas Discovery & Visitor Center.

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 inspection stations near Moose and Moran. Boat owners must buy a decal to support this program. More information on state boat regulations .

Name Origin

Bishop Franklin S. Spalding was part of the team who documented the first ascent of the Grand Teton in 1898 along with William O. Owen, John Shive and Frank Petersen. Spalding was the climber who figured out the key move. Owen attempted the climb several times before starting in 1891.