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Rock Beach

Rock BeachPhoto: NPS / public domain
Jun–Sep
best months

Is Rock Beach open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Grand Teton National Park. It doesn't name Rock Beach, so check the source for the area it covers.

  • Death Canyon Trailhead Construction Closure

    Park closure covering Grand Teton National Park · NPS · Grand Teton National Park

  • Construction in the South End of the Park

    Park alert covering Grand Teton National Park · NPS · Grand Teton National Park

  • Construction on HWY 26/89/191

    Park alert covering Grand Teton National Park · NPS · Grand Teton National Park

As of · Source: NPS · Grand Teton National Park. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Rock Beach is a National Park Service access point to the waters of Jenny Lake in Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming. The beach sits within the park's boundaries, and the main walkway leads to the shoreline, where visitors can walk south along the beach, dip their toes in the water or even go for a swim. A wheelchair accessible path goes down to the beach from the main walkway, making it possible for visitors with mobility devices to reach the water's edge. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Moose put July highs around 79°F with lows near 43°F, and August is similar at about 78°F by day and 41°F at night. A fee is charged for access. The closest neighbors are Aspen Knoll and Discovery Spot: Gopher/Marten, both about 0.1 mile away, and the Jenny Lake East Shore Boat Dock, about 0.2 mile off. Climbers can find Shoreline Boulders about 0.2 mile away.

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  • Sleep close

    Jenny Lake Campground

    Campground

    Campground · 0.3 mi from the trail
  • If it rains

    Kelly Warm Springs

    Hot spring

    On your way back · 10 mi

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  • Best time to go · Jun–Sep

    Best time to visit Rock Beach

    Best months: June–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      24° / 2°

      17 wet

    2. Feb

      28° / 7°

      16 wet

    3. Mar

      38° / 15°

      15 wet

    4. Apr

      47° / 24°

      14 wet

    5. May

      60° / 32°

      14 wet

    6. Jun

      69° / 37°

      11 wet

    7. Jul

      79° / 43°

      10 wet

    8. Aug

      78° / 41°

      8 wet

    9. Sep

      68° / 35°

      9 wet

    10. Oct

      53° / 25°

      11 wet

    11. Nov

      36° / 15°

      13 wet

    12. Dec

      25° / 3°

      17 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Moose 1 Nne, WY, 6.4 mi away at 6,466 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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Aspen Knoll is located north along the path from Teewinot Overlook, at the top of a flight of 32 stairs from Rock Beach. Rising approximately 50 feet above the shoreline in a stand of Aspen trees, the knoll offers minimally obstructed views of Jenny Lake and the wooded…

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Jenny Lake East Shore Boat Dock

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