Jackson Lake Dam
Jackson Lake is a great place to head when you're visiting Grand Teton National Park. The Snake River flows freely through the park after leaving the Jackson Lake Dam, and you can walk the trails around the lake to explore the primitive wilderness on the west side. It's a thrilling adventure.
Jackson Lake Dam lies between Signal Mountain Lodge and the Jackson Lake Junction. It's easy to find this gorgeous area, park and walk across the dam and down to the river. As you hike Swan Lake trail or the Heron Pond trail, you'll experience the beauty and wonder of the Grand Tetons and all nature offers here. With all the wildlife to glimpse, including pelicans, waterfowl, beavers and otters, you will have plenty to keep you on your toes.
The lake is a natural one, with only the top 33 feet being due to the Jackson Lake Dam. A large glacier movement from the neighboring mountain range formed the lake originally, and it is still fed by the runoff of glacier melting. At an elevation of over 6700 feet, Jackson Lake is 15 miles long and 7 miles wide, making it great for boating or fishing. You'll find Brown, Lake and Cutthroat trout and Salmon and Pike.
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