

Best for beginner divers, shore & boat entry, mild current.
Spalding Bay is a sheltered freshwater site within Grand Teton National Park, offering calm and glassy conditions even when the main body of Jackson Lake is choppy. This site is suitable for beginners seeking a protected area to practice. Access is available via both shore and boat. Divers should be prepared for cold water temperatures, which range from 1, 18°C depending on the season and depth. Due to the high elevation and mountain runoff, the water remains cold year-round, posing a high risk of hypothermia. Wetsuits are strongly recommended for all activities. Facilities at the site include parking and toilets.
43.86450, -110.61450
Overnight campers are allowed to have pets in lakeshore campsites at Spalding Bay, unlike other lakeshore campsites in the park.
Turn north from Teton Park Road about 1.3 miles north of North Jenny Lake Junction or 4.5 miles south of Signal Mountain Summit Road. Follow the dirt road for about two miles to Jackson Lake. The road can be rough.
Expected in this region. No sightings logged here yet.
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore & Boat
Current
Mild
Yes, the site is considered suitable for beginners as it provides a sheltered, calm environment away from the wind.
Access to the site is available by both shore and boat.
Snorkelling is possible, though the site has a rating of 2/5 for this activity.
Water temperatures are cold, ranging from 1, 10°C in spring and early summer, and 10, 18°C during the warmest summer weeks. Deeper water is significantly colder.
The primary hazard is the cold water, which poses a high risk of hypothermia. Wetsuits are strongly recommended.