Wyoming | Jackson Hole

Snake River

Moose Landing to Wilson Boat Ramp

Route planning details, access notes, and local verification guidance.

Route location

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DistanceAbout 14 river miles
DifficultyHard
Typical timeAbout 5–8 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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Why this call
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Gauge history and hourly forecast

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Quick facts and what's next

Distance, difficulty, shuttle basics, and the near-term outlook before you commit to the drive.

DifficultyhardPublished difficulty is a planning classification, not a safety guarantee. Scout current hazards and keep a conservative turnaround rule.
PermitsCheck posted rulesGrand Teton boating permit/AIS/PFD rules apply to the park portion; follow current town/county ramp and parking rules at Wilson.
CampingDay tripNo on-route camping. Use designated park campgrounds or Jackson/Wilson basecamp; private banks do not create camping rights.
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.

Upcoming outlook

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Plan your trip

Launch points, shuttle details, distance, and access notes.

Access and shuttle

A 14-mile advanced lower Snake River section from Moose Landing to the public Wilson Boat Ramp, extending the NPS-published Moose-to-Wilson operational boundary.

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Start

Put-in

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

Finish

Take-out

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

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Access caveats and watch for

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

  • fast braided current, logjams, strainers, and cold water
  • private-bank and park-boundary access constraints
  • Wilson ramp closure, construction, or parking changes

Data and sources

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Gauge, thresholds, and timing

These are the live readings and threshold notes behind today's score.

Gauge siteSnake River at Moose, WY
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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 corridorMoose Landing to Wilson Boat Ramp; About 14 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 controlMoose Landing to Wilson Boat Ramp

    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 park campgrounds or Jackson/Wilson basecamp; private banks do not create camping rights.

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  • Image decisionNPS Snake River corridor context photograph

    Approved same-river context image; it is not presented as a photograph of 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 good for paddling Snake River?

Paddle Today watches Snake River at Moose, WY and uses Not calibrated yet as the conservative low-water floor for this route. The ideal range still needs more paddler reports.

Where does this Snake River route start and end?

This route starts at Moose Landing and ends at Wilson Boat Ramp, about About 14 river miles on the water.

Is this Snake River route good for beginners?

This is listed as a hard route. Treat the live score as a planning aid, then confirm conditions, hazards, access, and group skill before launching.

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