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Grand Teton National Park & John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway
Boating and Floating
 
 

There are many opportunities for enjoying water in Grand Teton National Park. The Snake River flows through the park and features world-class fishing, unparalleled wildlife viewing and mild rapids depending on time of year. Many of the more accessible lakes are open for a variety of activities.

Motorboats are permitted on Jenny (10 horsepower maximum) and Jackson lakes. Human-powered vessels are permitted on Jackson, Jenny, Phelps, Emma Matilda, Two Ocean, Taggart, Bradley, Bearpaw, Leigh and String lakes. Sailboats, water skiing and windsurfers are allowed only on Jackson Lake. For motorized craft, the fee is $20 for a 7-day permit and $40 for an annual permit; for non-motorized craft, the fee is $10 for a 7-day permit and $20 for an annual permit. Jet skis are prohibited on all waters within the park. Permits may be purchased at the visitor centers in Moose, Jenny Lake or Colter Bay.

If you plan to enjoy the park's waterways you will need to download the following brochures for guidelines and permit information:

  • Floating: provides information on floating the Snake River, including river flows, permits required and safety precautions.
  • Boating: provides guidelines for registering boats in the park, launch sites and safety requirements.

The following businesses are licensed by the National Park Service to provide visitor activities:

Boat Rentals
Jenny Lake Boating: www.jennylakeboating.com
Signal Mountain Lodge: www.signalmtnlodge.com
Grand Teton Lodge Company: www.gtlc.com
Flagg Ranch Resort: www.flaggranch.com

Fishing Trips
Snake River Anglers & Float Trips: www.snakeriverangler.com
Signal Mountain Lodge: www.signalmtnlodge.com
R Lazy S Ranch: www.rlazys.com
National Park Float Trips: www.trianglex.com
Lost Creek Ranch: www.lostcreek.com
Grand Teton Lodge Company: www.gtlc.com
Jack Dennis Fishing Trips Crescent H Ranch: www.jackdennis.com
Flagg Ranch Resort: www.flaggranch.com

Float Trips
Barker-Ewing Scenic Tours: www.barkerewingscenic.com
Heart 6 Float Trips: www.heartsix.com
Solitude Float Trips: www.solitudefloattrips.com
Boy Scouts of America: www.gslc-bsa.org
Snake River Anglers & Float Trips: www.snakeriverangler.com
Signal Mountain Lodge: www.signalmtnlodge.com
Flagg Ranch Resort: www.flaggranch.com
OARS: www.oars.com
National Park Float Trips: www.trianglex.com
Lost Creek Ranch: www.lostcreek.com
Grand Teton Lodge Company: www.gtlc.com

Kayaking
OARS: www.oars.com

Lake Shuttle
Jenny Lake Boating: www.jennylakeboating.com

Marinas
Flagg Ranch Resort: www.flaggranch.com
Grand Teton Lodge Company: www.gtlc.com
Gros Ventre River Ranch: www.grosventreriverranch.com
Triangle X: www.trianglex.com
Signal Mountain Lodge: www.signalmtnlodge.com

Sailboat Tours
Signal Mountain Lodge: www.signalmtnlodge.com

Scenic Cruises
Jenny Lake Boating: www.jennylakeboating.com
Grand Teton Lodge Company: http://nps.gov/cgi-bin/intercept?http://www.gtlc.com/activity.aspx

Storm brewing over the Tetons
Weather
Learn about weather in the Tetons; includes links to local forecasts and average temperatures.
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Hikers in Teton Canyon
Hiking in Grand Teton National Park
Trail maps with suggested routes and mileage, safety, parking, and regulations information.
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Moose Visitor Center
Operating hours & seasons
Information about visitor centers and hours of operation.
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Close-up of trumpeter swan head  

Did You Know?
Did you know that Grand Teton National Park is home to the largest bird in North America? The Trumpeter Swan weighs 20-30 pounds and lives in the valley year-round in quiet open water.

Last Updated: August 28, 2007 at 17:28 EST