Commission to renew Bureau of Land Management lease for Parcel 26, South Park Boat Ramp
Teton County commissioners are set to approve a 25-year Recreation or Public Purposes Lease from the Bureau of Land Management for Parcel 26 at the South Park Boat Ramp, an 18.85-acre site the county already maintains.
Teton County’s Board of County Commissioners is set to vote Nov. 10 on renewing a Recreation or Public Purposes Lease from the U.S. Bureau of Land Management for Parcel 26 at the South Park Boat Ramp BLM Lease packet. The lease covers 18.85 acres for “A Public Recreation Site,” lists rent as “N/A,” and runs for 25 years, with management tied to an approved development and management plan for “Boat ramp and associated facilities” (approved 12/13/2021). The county’s attorney’s office recommends approval, noting Parks and Recreation already maintains the site.
The record shows the county has been tracking other interim uses and the longer-term disposition of Parcel 26 while waiting on a transfer from the BLM. In early 2023, staff brought the commissioners a draft response to a Bureau of Land Management scoping request after the Wyoming Department of Transportation sought to use Parcel 26 for temporary worker housing, and noted planned “South Park Landing” recreation improvements were “not currently budgeted” 2023 Parcel 26 letter.
If the transfer keeps slipping, this lease vote is the practical step that keeps the boat ramp’s public access and maintenance authority on solid ground.
Background
The transfer of BLM Parcel 26 to Teton County is pending, with strong support from the Snake River Fund for its use as a public recreation and conservation area.
Latest: 2026-09-15 — Snake River Fund reiterated support for public access and offered partnership for funding and community engagement at Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting.
curated as of 2026-10-13
Teton County is finalizing perpetual ROWs for BLM Parcels 14 & 26 via R&PP, with minimal up-front cost but ongoing management responsibilities.
Latest: 2026-07-14 — Teton County Parks and Recreation receives the Decision Offer Letter and Certificate of Eligibility paperwork for BLM Parcels 14 & 26. Signing and returning these will allow BLM to issue perpetual ROWs and prepare patents.
curated as of 2026-07-10
The PM26-016 Biennial LDR Update proposes 35-40 minor amendments to Teton County's land regulations, with key review on August 5, 2026, and potential approval September 8, 2026, involving broad stakeholder input on conservation and development issues.
Latest: 2026-09-08 — Joint Town Council and Teton County Board of County Commissioners scheduled to consider the Biennial LDR Update for further discussion and potential approval.
curated as of 2026-08-05