Water Activities

Make a Splash! 
Experience the Bridger-Teton National Forest from a new perspective. Paddling on the many lakes, streams and rivers  offers stunning views, world-class fishing, and breathtaking wildlife viewing opportunities.

Boating in the Bridger-Teton National Forest requires planning, skill, and in the Snake River Canyon, a permit. Regardless of experience, recreating on the water poses significant risks. Know the regulations and safety requirements for boating in the National Forest before you go.

Things to Know 
Before you boat in the Bridger-Teton National Forest, review all regulations including Wyoming State boating regulations.

Boating - Motorized

Motor boats are allowed on many lakes and rivers.

Boating - Non-Motorized

Non-motorized boating is offered on all of the Bridger-Teton lakes and rivers.

Swimming

Swimming opportunities are available on all Bridger-Teton National Forest lakes and rivers. No bodies of water are prohibited from human contact.

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Cottonwood Lake Group Picnic Site

Cottonwood Group Picnic Site is located next to Cottonwood Lake in the Salt River Mountains at an elevation of 7,000 feet, approximately 13 miles southeast of Afton, Wyoming. North Fork Creek runs…

East Table Boating Site

East Table boat ramp is a quiet boat ramp that receives less use than West Table. No trailers are allowed at East Table boat ramp. If you are not planning on using a trailer for your boat, East Table…

Elbow Boating Site

Elbow boat ramp is one of several boat ramps that you can use to launch your boat onto the scenic section of the Snake River. The boat ramp area hosts a walk-in area for carrying in/out your boat, or…

Fremont Lake Campground and Group Campground

Site Open

Fremont Lake Campground is located on the east shore of pristine Fremont Lake at an elevation of 7,400 feet, just 7 miles northeast of Pinedale, Wyoming, the nearest full-service community. Water…

Goodwin Lake Trail

Difficulty: Intermediate Trail Use: HeavyLength: 5.7 miles from Traihead to jct with Granite Cr Trail at Flat Cr Headwaters, ~3 miles to Goodwin LakeElevation: 8120 ft at Trailhead, 9516 ft at…

Granite Hot Springs Pool

Site Open

The Granite Hot Springs Pool is located at the end of the Granite Creek Road, south of Jackson, Wyoming off of Highway 189. It is a developed, concrete hot spring pool situated alongside Granite…

Green River Lake Boating Site

This a undeveloped boating site, suitable for small water craft. The access road is dirt and is steep. Parking is available onsite for day use only, overnight parking is accommodated in the adjacent…

Green River Lake Campground

Site Open

Green River Lakes Campground is located near the shores of beautiful Lower Green River Lake, at an elevation of 8,000 feet. Visitors enjoy hiking and backpacking into the adjacent Bridger Wilderness,…

Green River Lake Lodge Cabin

Reservations can only be made via Recreation.gov. Reservations may not be made more than six months in advance of arrival date. This log cabin lodge is set upon the lake-shore of the lower Green…

Greys River Corridor

The Greys River Corridor encompasses the area surrounding the Greys River itself and the Greys River Road, and offers numerous opportunities for fishing, kayaking, camping, hiking, OHV riding and…