Rafting - Snake River Float, Jackson, WY 7/27/25

Sample Itinerary :

Drive - 6:00 am - 12:00 pm (4.5-5 hr drive)

Float the Snake River - 12:00 pm-3pm or 330 pm-6:00 pm (Trip Report)

Dinner (on own)

Directions:

Rafting: Put in: South Park Boat Ramp ; Take out: Astoria Hot Springs

Cost: 

Raft Rental: $70-85/day (UVU Adventure Center); $60-70/day (BYU Outdoors); $185-225/day (Rent a Raft - Jackson, WY)

Activity:

Rafting - Snake River - We floated the Section II of the Snake River. Took about 2 hr. Several bridges to go under (all safe). Multiple bald eagle nests. Several fun little optional class 1 and 2 rapids depending on flow. We like to dip our feet in the warm waterfall just below the Astoria Hot Springs river left right before the take out river right at the Astoria Hot Springs. (Hint - back paddle upriver after seeing the waterfall before making the crossing).

Tip: Best local beta is from Rent a Raft, Jackson 307-733-2728

Gear:

Rafting/Kayaking Gear: sandals (NOT flipflops), swimming suit, shorts, synthetic t-shirt (NOT cotton), long sleeve synthetic shirt, rain jacket, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, 2-4 snacks, 1-2 L water (in water bottles NOT camelbaks), waterproof case for camera, kayaks/paddles, life jackets

from RentaRaft website