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Signal Mountain Marina in Grand Teton National Park

Sight · Grand Teton National Park

Signal Mountain Marina

Boat rentals put Jackson Lake and Mount Moran in reach.

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0.1 mi
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Signal Mountain Lodge: Lunch or Time on the Lake

Overview

About Signal Mountain Marina

Why stop

  • Rentals and guided fishing make it easy to get out on Jackson Lake.
  • Mount Moran and Donoho Point give the outing a distinctive setting.

Heads up

  • Seasonal operation narrows the boating window.

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Where it is

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SightSignal Mountain Marina43.84387, -110.61195
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Plan your stop

Before you go

2 active Grand Teton alerts

  • ClosureJackson Lake boat ramps closed; Signal launch riskMentions Jackson Lake, referenced in this guideColter Bay and Leeks boat ramps are closed; Signal Mountain Boat Ramp is open, but water is below the ramp edge and loose cobbles make launching risky.Official details
  • ClosureConstruction closures and delaysConstruction is causing current road and area closures and delays across Grand Teton; use the signed Taggart Trail detour. - Moose-Wilson Road is closed between Moose and Laurance S.Official details
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“You're approaching Signal Mountain Lodge and Marina, a useful stop for a meal or an outing on Jackson Lake. For a casual lunch, Trapper Grill serves burgers, specialty sandwiches and nachos.”

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More about Signal Mountain Marina

Get out on Jackson LakeSignal Mountain Marina is a full-service marina on Jackson Lake in the Signal Mountain Lodge…

Signal Mountain Marina is a full-service marina on Jackson Lake in the Signal Mountain Lodge service area. You can rent a kayak or motorboat, rent buoy space, or book a guided fishing trip. If you want time on the water without bringing your own boat, this is the obvious stop to plan around. The marina operates seasonally, so check its current calendar before building your day around a rental.

The view is part of the tripDonoho Point partly shelters the marina from the west, with Mount Moran across Jackson Lake.

Donoho Point partly shelters the marina from the west, with Mount Moran across Jackson Lake. The mountain backdrop is a big part of the outing: visitors repeatedly praise it from kayaks and boats, alongside the chance to paddle, fish, or take a motorboat out.

Marina and public launch are separateThe public boat launch is east of the main lodge area; it is a nearby access point, not the…

The public boat launch is east of the main lodge area; it is a nearby access point, not the marina dock itself. If you bring your own watercraft, plan for Grand Teton’s boat permit and aquatic invasive species inspection requirements before launching. Designated boat and trailer parking at Signal Mountain is limited to 72 hours.

Food and the practical detailsThere is a restroom at the marina.

There is a restroom at the marina. The surrounding lodge area also has restaurants and a convenience store for food and supplies; those are nearby services, separate from the dock. From Jackson Lake Junction, drive about three miles south on Teton Park Road to the Signal Mountain Lodge junction, then turn west and follow the signs.

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Wildlife

Wildlife in Grand Teton

All Grand Teton wildlife maps
Grizzly Bear172 sightingsGrizzly BearMost seen around 7 PMSighting mapBrown Bear195 sightingsBrown BearMost seen around 6 AMSighting mapGray Wolf32 sightingsGray WolfMost seen around 7 PMSighting mapMoose1,816 sightingsMooseMost seen around 7 AMSighting mapBison614 sightingsBisonMost seen around 6 AMSighting mapElk738 sightingsElkMost seen around 7 PMSighting map

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Trails nearby

ModerateSignal Mountain Trail6.8 mi · 4 hr · 0.1 mi awayA steady forest climb earns Jackson Lake and Teton views.EasyLunch Tree Hill Trail0.5 mi · 30 min · 2.9 mi awayA quick climb for Willow Flats and a wide Teton view.EasyWillow Flats Trail4.4 mi · 2 hr · 3.1 mi awayEasy old-road walking through willows with the Tetons ahead.ModerateGrand View Point Trail5.8 mi · 3.5 hr · 3.1 mi awayThree lake views make the long lodge approach worth the climb.EasyChristian Pond Loop3.5 mi · 2 hr · 3.1 mi awayA gentle loop from the lodge through marsh, willows, and sagebrush.EasyChristian Pond Overlook Trail1 mi · 45 min · 3.2 mi awayA short moraine climb for a bird’s-eye pond view.EasySwan Lake Trail1.9 mi · 1.5 hr · 4 mi awayA short lake walk through meadow and pines to lily-pad shallows.EasyHeron Pond Trail2.9 mi · 1.5 hr · 4.2 mi awayLily pads frame a quiet pond beneath the Teton skyline.

More stops nearby

Restaurant · At the trailheadThe Trapper GrillBreakfast, lunch or dinner with Jackson Lake in view.Lodging · 0.1 mi awaySignal Mountain LodgeOnly the Lakefront Retreats are advertised with lake and Teton views.Store · 0.1 mi awaySignal Mountain General StoreFuel, ice and campsite basics when you're deep in the park.Campground · 0.2 mi awaySignal Mountain CampgroundPine-shaded camping, lake walks, and select Mount Moran views.Sight · 0.5 mi awayChapel of the Sacred HeartA log chapel and a quiet break by Jackson Lake.Picnic area · 0.6 mi awayCatholic Bay Picnic AreaA lakeside picnic break with a short path down to Jackson Lake.Sight · 1.5 mi awayJackson Lake Dam OverlookLake above, Snake River below: one dam, two quick views.Sight · 1.8 mi awayJackson Point OverlookClear days bring four ranges and glacial kettles into view.

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