Jackson National Fish Hatchery

Facility · Wyoming ·

Managed by the Fish and Wildlife Service

Bridger National Forest (NF) · Open Access

8,461 ft
Elevation
Jackson National Fish Hatchery, located on the National Elk Refuge, produces native Snake River Cutthroat trout for Federal water projects, States and Tribes in western Wyoming and eastern Idaho. The hatchery’s Sleeping Indian Pond is a great place for the entire family to experience angling, and during the summer months fishing rods may be borrowed with the proper license and bait. The pond also attracts a variety of birds year round. Volunteers are available between Memorial Day and Labor Day for tours and assistance.

Getting there

Jackson National Fish Hatchery is located 4 miles north of Jackson on the National Elk Refuge.

43.32818, -110.07015 · 43°19'41.4"N 110°4'12.5"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in1.92.02.32.22.41.91.11.31.82.02.12.3

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Fees and stay limits

A visit to a National Fish Hatchery and participating in provided activities or programs are open and free to visitors unless noted otherwise.

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

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Common questions about Jackson National Fish Hatchery

Can you reserve a site at Jackson National Fish Hatchery?
No. Jackson National Fish Hatchery is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Jackson National Fish Hatchery

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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