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String Lake Launch

String Lake LaunchPhoto: Eric Kilby — Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0)
0.3 mi
round trip
1 ft
climb
6,898 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Jun–Sep
best months

Is String Lake Launch open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Grand Teton National Park. It doesn't name String Lake Launch, 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.

Location: The String Lake Canoe launch is the middle of three parking lots in the String Lake area. Access String Lake from the Jenny Lake Scenic Drive. The farthest parking lot provides access to the String Lake picnic area and the Leigh Lake Trailhead. Notes: This area is very congested during summer especially from late morning through afternoon. Please obey all regulations. There is no boat ramp at this location. Visitors must carry their watercraft to the lake. No motors are allowed on String Lake. Water, restrooms, picnic area and additional parking is available at the String Lake picnic area. Regulations All boats including paddleboards launched in Grand Teton National Park must have a park permit. Purchase permits at the permits desk in the Craig Thomas Discovery & Visitor Center in Moose or the Colter Bay permits office. More information on park boat regulations. Boat inspections required for all boats entering Wyoming between March 1 and November 30 for Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS). AIS inspection stations near Moose and Moran. Boat owners must buy a decal to support this program. More information on state boat regulations . Name Origin The shallow lake between Leigh and Jenny lakes was named Beaver Dick Lake in 1931 after Richard "Beaver Dick" Leigh who guided the 1872 Hayden Survey. The name changed back to String Lake sometime later in the 1930s.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Lower Paintbrush Camping Zone

    Campground

    Campground · 2.1 mi from the trail
  • If it rains

    Kelly Warm Springs

    Hot spring

    On your way back · 12 mi

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  • Nearby · Teton Crest Trail · String Lake Trailhead · Laurel Hill Climb Trail
  • Best time to go · Jun–Sep

    Best time to visit String Lake Launch

    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° / 1°

      14 wet · 14 snow

    2. Feb

      30° / 4°

      12 wet · 11 snow

    3. Mar

      39° / 12°

      12 wet · 9 snow

    4. Apr

      46° / 21°

      12 wet · 6 snow

    5. May

      56° / 31°

      12 wet · 2 snow

    6. Jun

      67° / 37°

      10 wet

    7. Jul

      77° / 42°

      8 wet

    8. Aug

      76° / 40°

      8 wet

    9. Sep

      66° / 34°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      51° / 25°

      9 wet · 3 snow

    11. Nov

      35° / 14°

      12 wet · 9 snow

    12. Dec

      24° / 4°

      15 wet · 14 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Moran 5wnw, WY, 8.6 mi away at 6,805 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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