String Lake Launch

Visitors at String Lake Launch

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Canoe/Kayak/Small Boat Launch

Location: The String Lake Canoe launch is the middle of three parking lots in the String Lake area. Access String Lake from the Jenny Lake Scenic Drive. The farthest parking lot provides access to the String Lake picnic area and the Leigh Lake Trailhead.

Notes: This area is very congested during summer especially from late morning through afternoon. Please obey all regulations. There is no boat ramp at this location. Visitors must carry their watercraft to the lake. No motors are allowed on String Lake. Water, restrooms, picnic area and additional parking is available at the String Lake picnic area.

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

The shallow lake between Leigh and Jenny lakes was named Beaver Dick Lake in 1931 after Richard "Beaver Dick" Leigh who guided the 1872 Hayden Survey. The name changed back to String Lake sometime later in the 1930s.