String Lake — Attraction in Driggs

String lake is a beautiful place. Very shallow, cold water. Mucky bottom but perfect for paddleboarding. A note about paddleboarding: frustratingly couldn’t take my isup out because all watercraft require invasive species inspection AND a weekly or yearly pass which costs $10. I didn’t have either and the signage regarding this issue wasn’t present. I asked a ranger and was told I would have to go to a visitor center a few miles away. Was told paddle boards are exempt from inspection but they still have to checked? I didn’t and still don’t understand.

Would have been nice if the little mobile ranger station they had at String would have been able to process what I needed.

Plus side a ranger came through and let us know a grizzly was in the area and we should have a plan for exiting with all food to reduce interaction.

Biggest issue here is the mosquitos. Constant....

Beautiful lake! Large parking lot, bathrooms on site. Lots of trails around for easy hiking to more extreme. Can hike with small children on a nice trail from String lake to Leigh lake, only about a mile. Bring bug spray in summer months! Small beach areas around lake just follow trails from parking lot and find a spot easily: Kayaking, canoeing or SUPS allowed AFTER you get a pass for them $10 & stop to have them inspected at the water checkpoint (invasive species pass) before entering the park… it’s located across from visitor center & takes less than 10 mins. The rangers just need to know what body of water the craft was used on & if it was used within the last week. You may need to clean it off before entering the park depending on how recently it was used and where. No rental places onsite, but if you have a truck to pull a trailer, there are places in Driggs or...

Sting lake ohh you beautiful lake you!!

We were told that this was a secret lake for locals. As most people go to Phelps lake or Ginny lake told by one of our waitresses in town and man, she was right. When we walked up on this lake, there was families hanging out like if this was a beach, it stays pretty shallow out for ways, say about 50 yd. Up to maybe your knees crystal clear lake. Good for swimming paddleboarding. Kayaking, families All having a great time. There is a Little Rock out in the middle that you can either a swim to or be take a little boat too. And it's good for jumping off into the water, very nice vibe, very beautiful water, incredible surroundings, water was perfect temperature.

Highly recommended a stop while being in grand tetons. This was my favorite lake...