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: |