JACKSON RAFTING FIELD GUIDE
Five Days on the Snake: Self‑Guided Rafting from Jackson Hole
Rent paddle or oar rafts from Leisure Sports to run Class III rapids or float scenic stretches of the Snake River; this guide explains what’s included, what you can rent, and how to plan your river days.
Five Days on the Snake: Self‑Guided Rafting from Jackson Hole.
Leisure Sports’ Five Day Rafting Rental plants you at the center of Jackson Hole’s river country: high‑quality paddle and oar rafts let groups stage everything from pulse‑raising runs through the Snake River Canyon to quiet wildlife‑filled floats past Oxbow Bend, with local staff advising on flows and access so you can shape the trip to your group’s comfort.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Class III Whitewater in the Snake River Canyon
The rental fleet supports active runs through the Snake River Canyon, including well known Class III rapids such as Lunch Counter—an option for groups seeking dynamic water and maneuvering challenges.
Quiet Wildlife Floats to Oxbow Bend
Other sections of the Snake River open into calm, scenic stretches near Wilson and views toward Oxbow Bend in Grand Teton National Park where wildlife viewing and a gentler pace replace whitewater excitement.
Ready‑to‑Go Rentals and Useful Extras
Leisure Sports supplies essential safety gear with each rental—life jackets, paddles, a throw bag and pump—and offers a broad menu of add‑ons from wetsuits and dry bags to coolers and bear spray so you can tailor comfort and safety to the river sections you plan to run.
What the day feels like
What the Five‑Day Rental Feels Like
Over consecutive days you decide the rhythm: paddle into technical Class III waves one morning, then choose a calmer scenic float the next. The rental model puts decision‑making in your hands while Leisure Sports provides gear, local knowledge about flows and access, and the extras you may need to keep a multi‑day self‑guided trip safe and comfortable.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this rental suits, and who should adjust expectations.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Each raft rental includes life jacket(s), paddle(s), a throw bag and a pump.
Available extras include wetsuits, additional life jackets and paddles, dry bags (10L/35L/55L), splash tops and booties, pumps, and a range of Yeti coolers; bear spray and hitches are also offered for daily fees.
Daily rental pricing is listed per item category (dry bags, wetsuits, coolers, bear spray and small accessories) so you can size gear and comfort options to your five‑day plan.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What equipment comes with the raft rental?
Each rental includes life jacket(s), paddles, a throw bag and a pump; additional rental gear is available for fees.
Do I need prior rafting experience to rent?
Leisure Sports serves paddlers of all experience levels and will help you choose river sections suited to your group’s comfort.
Can we choose between whitewater and scenic floats?
Yes—rentals can be used to run Class III rapids in the Snake River Canyon or to take calmer scenic floats near Wilson and toward Oxbow Bend.
What additional gear can I rent?
Available rentals include wetsuits, extra life jackets and paddles, dry bags in multiple sizes, splash tops and booties, pumps, Yeti coolers in several sizes, hitches and bear spray for daily fees.
How do I get help planning which river sections to run?
The Leisure Sports team provides local knowledge, advising customers based on current river flows, access points and the group’s comfort—stop by or contact them before your trip.