9 Kayaking Areas near West Thumb Geyser Basin
first prev 1 next lastShowing Kayaking Areas within 50 miles Distance miles of West Thumb Geyser Basin Trail, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190, USA City, Zip, or Address
Grant Village
Grant Village, Yellowstone National Park
1.6 miles SNamed for President Grant near Yellowstone Lake's West Thumb, this village has lakeside dining, a geyser basin next door, campfire ranger programs, and tree-lined campsites steps from the water.
Camp, Canoe, Kayak 2.1-11.5 mi
Lewis River Channel / Dogshead Loop
Grant Village, Yellowstone National Park
6.7 miles SA serene hike along Lewis Channel to Shoshone Lake — the largest lake in the continental US without a road to it — with Teton views, driftwood shores, osprey, bald eagles, and ravens.
Canoe, Hike, Kayak 0.1 mi
Lewis Lake Campground
Grant Village, Yellowstone National Park
9.6 miles SYellowstone's third-largest lake draws canoeists, kayakers, and serious anglers, with a quiet campground open mid-June through early November on a first-come basis.
Camp, Canoe, Kayak
Loon Lake
Ashton, Idaho
28.0 miles SWCamp, Kayak, and Swim near Ashton, Idaho
Camp, Kayak, Swim 17.5 mi
Tear Drop Lake
Ashton, Idaho
30.5 miles SWA small, lively lake in the Targhee forest for kayaking, swimming, and an easy loop trail — family fun with primitive lakeside camping.
Camp, Canoe, Hike, Kayak, Mountain Bike, Swim 0.9 mi
Buffalo River Campground
Island Park, Idaho
39.0 miles WAn easy, clear, and often warm float on the Buffalo River near Island Park, with slow enough current to paddle back upstream in a canoe or kayak after your run.
Camp, Canoe, Kayak, Swim
Mesa Falls
Ashton, Idaho
40.5 miles SWUpper Mesa Falls drops 114 feet and spans 300 feet across the Henrys Fork — just 0.2 miles of paved walkway from the parking lot, with platforms, handrails, and morning rainbow mist.
Cross-country Ski, Hike, Kayak 0.1-7.3 mi
Leigh Lake
Alta, Wyoming
44.0 miles STucked beneath Mount Moran and just a mile from the String Lake trailhead, Leigh Lake rewards with majestic serenity, shoreline views of Boulder Island, and calm waters perfect for kayaking or canoeing.
Backpack, Canoe, Hike, Kayak 3.6 mi
String Lake
Alta, Wyoming
44.3 miles SA shallow, warm lake connecting Jenny and Leigh Lakes at the base of the Tetons — the clear water lets you see the bottom from a kayak, wade easily with kids, and access wilder open water beyond.
Canoe, Hike, Kayak, Swim
