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Hikers and non-motorized boats are allowed access to Shoshone Lake. Permits for those traveling by boat are only available at the South Entrance, Grant Village, or the Bridge Bay backcountry offices. Advanced reservations for all Shoshone Lake campsites cannot be made before June 15. Sites 8Q6, 8Q7, 8T3, and 8T5 may not be reserved before July 15.
Note that there are NO WOOD FIRES in this region. Campers must use either propane or white gas stoves.
Because this area is so popular, and to help maintain sanitation, primitive toilets have been installed at all of the backcountry campsites around Shoshone Lake.
Hikers and non-motorized boats are allowed access to Shoshone Lake. Permits for those traveling by boat are only available at the South Entrance, Grant Village, or the Bridge Bay backcountry offices. Advanced reservations for all Shoshone Lake campsites cannot be made before June 15. Sites 8Q6, 8Q7, 8T3, and 8T5 may not be reserved before July 15.
Traveling to Shoshone Lake by boat means navigating Lewis Lake and the Lewis River channel which connects these two large bodies of water. Both lakes are usually be ice free by the first week in June and motorized boats are allowed on Lewis Lake. For those continuing on to Shoshone Lake, all boat motors must be left at the southern end of Lewis channel.
The northern end of Lewis channel for almost a mile is not deep enough to paddle so bring wading shoes or sandals and be prepared to wade this section. Water temps can be very cold water so plan accordingly.
Really enjoyed it. Went with my scout troop, and had a lot of fun canoeing place to place. There is a little stream/pond behind moose creek beach campsite, and if you follow it the the end there are what i believe to be lava tubes, that you can canoe over. highly suggest it.
