Wyoming | Greater Yellowstone / Jackson Hole

Snake RiverDeadmans Bar to Moose Landing

A 10-mile advanced Deadmans Bar-to-Moose float through steep, braided channels with frequent logjam exposure.

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DistanceAbout 10 river miles
DifficultyHard
Typical timeAbout 4–7 hours
ShuttleCar shuttle
The Snake River flows through the Grand Teton corridor in Wyoming.
River contextSnake River in Grand Teton National Park; same-river context, not current endpoint conditions river-level context — not necessarily this exact reach.Photo by Grand Teton National Park / NPS

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Trip details

Access rules, camping, seasonal conditions and trip length.

Distance, difficulty, rules and camping
DifficultyhardPublished difficulty is a planning classification, not a safety guarantee. Scout current hazards and keep a conservative turnaround rule.
PermitsCheck posted rulesGrand Teton boat permit, AIS, PFDs, and current closure/access rules. Advanced route: use a rescue-capable group and filed float plan.
CampingDay tripNo on-route camping. Use designated Grand Teton campgrounds or nearby Jackson-area basecamp.
SeasonMay-SepPlan for late spring through early fall only after checking the live gauge, weather, water temperature, wind, debris, and land-manager notices. Shoulder-season ice, snow, and cold water can make a nominally open launch unsafe.

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Access and shuttle

A 10-mile advanced Deadmans Bar-to-Moose float through steep, braided channels with frequent logjam exposure.

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Put-in

Deadmans Bar

Use only the named public or land-manager access; a nearby shoreline is not proof of a legal launch.

Finish

Take-out

Moose Landing

Confirm seasonal gates, parking, fees, permits, AIS inspection, carry path, and take-out status immediately before the trip.

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Access notes and hazards

Access caveats

  • Use only the named public or land-manager access; a nearby shoreline is not proof of a legal launch.
  • Confirm seasonal gates, parking, fees, permits, AIS inspection, carry path, and take-out status immediately before the trip.
  • Private banks and easements may constrain landing, scouting, camping, or portage; remain within the authorized corridor.

Watch for

  • complex braided channels and logjams
  • cold water, strainers, rising water, and limited cell coverage
  • mandatory Moose take-out and seasonal access

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Data and sources

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What to know before you go

These notes cover the access details, route quirks, and source caveats most likely to matter once you get there.

  • Official route corridorDeadmans Bar to Moose Landing; About 10 river miles

    Grand Teton NPS Snake River float map identifies the access pair and operational character.

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  • Direct live gaugeUSGS 13013650 — Snake River at Moose, WY

    Gauge is on the named river corridor.

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  • Threshold postureMinimum-only planning model with no numeric cutoff

    No live scoring is justified from the available route-specific evidence; the model is intentionally planning-only.

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  • Public access controlDeadmans Bar to Moose Landing

    Named agency/park access points are retained, including any intentional parking or campground offset from the shoreline.

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  • Safety and land managementPFD, AIS, water temperature, current hazards, and current closures govern the decision

    Review current agency rules, dam/release notices, wind, debris, and private-bank restrictions before launching.

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  • Camping classificationnearby_basecamp

    No on-route camping. Use designated Grand Teton campgrounds or nearby Jackson-area basecamp.

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  • Image decisionNPS Snake River corridor context photograph

    This photo shows the river elsewhere, not every point in this reach.

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  • Overlap decisionRetained as a distinct access-to-access card

    Adjacent cards have different launch/take-out pairs, operational boundaries, difficulty, or trip length; no duplicate corridor was found in the Wyoming baseline.

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Snake River paddling FAQ

What water level is best for the Deadmans Bar to Moose Landing route on the Snake River?

This planning route has no live Paddle Today score. Review the linked water-level sources, current access notices and route-specific hazards before travel.

Where does the Deadmans Bar to Moose Landing route on the Snake River start and end?

This route starts at Deadmans Bar and ends at Moose Landing, about 10 river miles on the water.

Is the Deadmans Bar to Moose Landing route on the Snake River suitable for beginners?

This is listed as a hard route. Review the difficulty notes, hazards and current access conditions against your group's skills. No live score assesses this trip.

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