Worth it? YES for families; a flat, shallow, Teton-backed lake for wading, paddling, and picnicking, and the easiest big-view lake day in the park. The play: arrive early for the tiny lot, bring water shoes and a paddleboard/kayak, and combine with the flat loop or a Leigh Lake extension.
Who it’s NOT for: Anyone wanting a strenuous or high hike — this is flat and mellow; the canyons are the workout. Peak-hour arrivals expecting parking — the small lot fills before mid-morning in summer; arrive at dawn. Swimmers expecting warm water — it's snowmelt-fed and cool even in summer, just warmer than the deeper lakes. Visitors without bear awareness — it's grizzly/black-bear habitat; stay alert, carry spray.
Skip it if: You can't get there early enough to park in summer, or you want a real hike (choose Taggart or the canyons).
Time needed: 1–2 hours for a swim/picnic; ~2–3 hours for the flat loop; longer if paddling to Leigh Lake. (research: NPS)
Best time: Early morning for parking; midday for the warmest wading in summer. Summer is the water season; spring/fall the water is cold. Watch for afternoon storms.
Cost: $Booking: No reservation; arrive at dawn for the small lot. Boats/paddleboards require an aquatic-invasive-species (AIS) inspection — verify current rules live.
arrive early for the tiny lot, bring water shoes and a paddleboard/kayak, and combine with the flat loop or a Leigh Lake extension.
Who is String Lake for?
String Lake is for multigen lake basecamp and first timer scenic and wildlife.
Who is String Lake not for?
String Lake is not for Anyone wanting a strenuous or high hike — this is flat and mellow; the canyons are the workout. Peak-hour arrivals expecting parking — the small lot fills before mid-morning in summer; arrive at dawn. Swimmers expecting warm water — it's snowmelt-fed and cool even in summer, just warmer than the deeper lakes. Visitors without bear awareness — it's grizzly/black-bear habitat; stay alert, carry spray.
When is the best time to visit String Lake?
Early morning for parking; midday for the warmest wading in summer. Summer is the water season; spring/fall the water is cold.
How expensive is String Lake?
String Lake is budget ($). Meravella shows prices as bands and never publishes exact figures it hasn't verified.
Basis research · last verified Sun Aug 09 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time). Prices are shown as bands; confirm live before you go. We never rank by commission.
