Jenny Lake
- Road
- Paved
- Permit
- Not required
Entry fee: Grand Teton entrance: $35 private vehicle / $30 motorcycle / $20 per person for 7 days (as of 2026 fee FAQ). Jenny Lake is a lake cove in Teton County, Wyoming.
Closures and warnings
Alpine lake water stays very cold; no lifeguards. Swimming is prohibited in the northwestern corner near the boat ferry dock to avoid conflicts with boat traffic. As of September 28, 2026.
Before you swim
| Swimming allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Water type | Lake cove |
| Entry | Walk in |
| Current | None |
| Lifeguards | No lifeguards |
Access
| Road | Paved |
|---|---|
| Parking | Jenny Lake / South Jenny Lake day-use parking near the visitor center and boat dock |
| When it fills | Jenny Lake is among the busiest areas of the park in summer |
| Fee | Grand Teton entrance: $35 private vehicle / $30 motorcycle / $20 per person for 7 days (as of 2026 fee FAQ) |
| Hours | Park open 24 hours year-round; Jenny Lake Visitor Center seasonal (typically mid-May to mid-October) |
| Reservation or permit | Not required |
| Managed by | National Park Service (Grand Teton National Park) |
| Restrooms | Yes |
|---|---|
| Note | Jenny Lake Visitor Center and general store operate seasonally |
Rules
| Camping | Allowed |
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Common questions
Common questions
Is Jenny Lake open?
Alpine lake water stays very cold; no lifeguards. Swimming is prohibited in the northwestern corner near the boat ferry dock to avoid conflicts with boat traffic. As of September 28, 2026. Hours: Park open 24 hours year-round; Jenny Lake Visitor Center seasonal (typically mid-May to mid-October).
Can you swim at Jenny Lake?
Yes, swimming is allowed at Jenny Lake. No current is reported here. Lifeguards: No lifeguards.
How do you get to Jenny Lake?
The road in is paved. Parking: Jenny Lake / South Jenny Lake day-use parking near the visitor center and boat dock. Jenny Lake is among the busiest areas of the park in summer.
Do you need a reservation for Jenny Lake?
No reservation or permit is required.
Is there a fee at Jenny Lake?
The fee is Grand Teton entrance: $35 private vehicle / $30 motorcycle / $20 per person for 7 days (as of 2026 fee FAQ).
What facilities are at Jenny Lake?
Restrooms. Jenny Lake Visitor Center and general store operate seasonally.
What are the rules at Jenny Lake?
Camping is allowed.
Nearby
Sources
2
- https://www.nps.gov/grte/planyourvisit/hours.htm (accessed September 28, 2026; backs manager / waterbodyName, access.hours, access.parking / amenities, swimmerNotes.swimmingAllowed / waterType, hazardNote, rules.camping)
- https://www.nps.gov/grte/planyourvisit/entrance-fee-faq.htm (accessed September 28, 2026; backs access.fee)