Location: Access the road to Cattlemans Bridge from US 89/191/287 a half-mile west of Oxbow Bend Turnout or a half-mile east of Jackson Lake Junction. The road to the river continues south for about one mile providing access to the Oxbow Bend or the main channel of the Snake River.

Notes: There are no facilities at this river access-remember to bring water and use the restroom before you arrive. There is no boat ramp at this location. Boats must be carried to the water.

Regulations

All boats including paddleboards launched in Grand Teton National Park must have a park permit. Purchase permits at the permits desk in the Craig Thomas Discovery & Visitor Center in Moose, the Jenny Lake Visitor Center or the Colter Bay permits office. More information on park boat regulations .

Boat inspections required for all boats entering Wyoming between March 1 and November 30 for Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS). Boat owners must buy a decal to support this program. Decals available from Wyoming Game and Fish authorized sellers and at their website. More information on state boat regulations.

Name Origin

In the past, ranchers grazed cattle west of the Snake River near the potholes. Cattlemen would take their cattle over the bridge that once spanned the Snake River to get them to market.