Grand Teton National Park - Boating
Many visitors enjoy the guided scenic float trip on the Snake River through Grand Teton National Park, with amazing vistas and wildlife viewing potential at a premium. Flowing west from its source in the Teton the Snake River enters Yellowstone National Park, then flows south through the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway and into Jackson Lake in Grand Teton National Park. Regaining its free-flowing character downstream of Jackson Lake Dam, the river winds gracefully through the park. Human-powered rubber rafts, canoes, dories, and kayaks are allowed on the Snake River. Lake boating is another attractive way to spend all or part of a day in Grand Teton National Park. The lakes on which motorized boats are permitted are Jackson, Jenny and Phelps Lakes. Visitors should note that there is no public access to Phelps Lake and the use of motors that exceed 10 horsepower is prohibited on Jenny Lake. Human-powered vessels (Canoes/Rafts/Dories/Kayaks) are permitted on Jackson, Jenny, Phelps, Emma Matilda, Two Ocean, Taggart, Bradley, Bearpaw, Leigh, and String Lakes. All other waters within the park and parkway are closed to watercraft, including the Gros Ventre River. All privately owned vessels must be registered each year with Grand Teton National Park. Visitors planning on boating within the park should check with a ranger for more detailed information on licensed guide and outfitter operations within the park, obtaining private boating permits and specific rules and regulations that govern individual bodies of water.
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