Idaho's Main Salmon River trip has long been one of our favorite whitewater rafting trips. Whether you are a novice river runner or an experienced white water enthusiast, you’ll be enchanted by the beauty of the rugged canyon, the comfort of the large sandy beaches, the excitement of the rapids, and the history of the tough men and women who lived in this remote wilderness. It’s rough and wild country, but you’ll find the Salmon has a special beauty and magic, and a river trip with WRO is the perfect way to experience it. We’ll take time to hike, fish, explore historic cabins, and soak in the natural hot springs. There's rappelling, too, for those looking for a challenge. The refreshing waters and inviting beaches are great for swimming and relaxing in the sun.
The whitewater on the Salmon consists of big, fun class
III to IV rapids. They’re great rides and provide
lots of excitement, but aren’t too intimidating.
We’ll have oar boats, paddleboats, and inflatable
kayaks along so you can choose just how much excitement
you want in Elkhorn, Big Mallard, Salmon Falls, and
many more!
Our small group size (15 person max.) means your trip
will be customized to your interests, and if you are
coming with friends, ask us about charter trips! Join
us for six stress-free days on this majestic river,
and you will arrive as our guests and leave as our friends.
Just a brief note to let you know what a great time we had on the Salmon this year. This truly ranks as one of our best trips ever!!! ...WRO continues to consistently provide us with exciting and relaxing vacations. We look forward to planning next years trip." Jim Malow
Salmon River Moose
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Bighorm rams on the Salmon
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 6
Day Main Salmon River Trip
- Bus or Van transportation from Salmon, Idaho to the river
- 6 days, 5 nights on the Salmon River
- All meals while on the river
- Camping gear ~ sleeping gear and ground cloth (bring your own gear and get a $40 discount.)
- Bus transportation from the river to McCall
- Air Charter from McCall to Boise or back to Salmon
Cost: $1,500.00
Dates: May 29-June
3, June 5-10, June 13-18, June 22-27, June
30-July 5, July 8-13, July 16-21, July 24-29,
August 1-6, August 9-14, August 17-22, August
25-30, September 2-7
Additional Costs:
3% Forest Service land Use, $24 Forest Service
in field management fees.
7
Day Main Salmon River Trip (raft/canoe)
Cost: $1,600.00
Dates: August
25-31
Logistics:
The Main Salmon River trip begins in Salmon, Idaho and ends in Boise, Idaho. Make your reservations in Salmon for the night before your trip at the Stagecoach Inn 1 208 756-2919 and in Boise the night you end your trip at the Best Western Vista Inn 1 800 727-5006.
Flying: Fly into Boise, Idaho then take Salmon Air Taxi Charter Air (800 448-3413) to Salmon (approx. 139.75.) Then, the day your trip ends, we provide air charter back to Boise, arriving around 6pm.
Driving: Drive to Salmon, Idaho then have your car shuttled to the end of the trip (near Riggins, Idaho) by River Shuttles (1 800 831-4942.)
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Sample Itinerary and
logistics for the Main Salmon River
Suggested Gear List for the Main Salmon River
Nez Perce Trail Biking /Salmon River Rafting...this trip combines our 6-day Nez Perce bike trip through the wild and vast 3.4 million acre wilderness of central Idaho and a 3-day Salmon river trip.
Backpacking or Hiking with Pack support/Salmon River Rafting...a great way to see the Salmon River Canyon and get an overall feel for its majesty. We travel through the high country of the River of No Return Wilderness of central Idaho.
Hayden Creek Ranch Stay/Salmon River Rafting...combines 4days of ranch and/or high mountain trail rides with our 6day Salmon river trip.
Canoe or Kayak the Main Salmon... For those who wish to experience the fun of maneuvering a canoe through exciting whitewater, few rivers are better than the Salmon. The Main Salmon is a large volume river with solid class III rapids. These rapids are not overly technical, but they do contain big waves and holes that give a canoe quite a ride. The Salmon is a perfect river for those who have done some canoeing before and would like to try a new challenge. This 7day trip will be August 25-31. Check out the article Daring the Rapids that Daunted Lewis & Clark by Travis Scott.
Salmon River Books:
USFS Map of the Salmon: Mile by mile river guide
River of No Return: Human History in the Canyon
Both can be purchased from the US Forest Service office in Salmon, ID and their number is 208 756-5100.
Where in Idaho is the Salmon River? See map
The Main Salmon River has its beginnings in the Sawtooth Valley of central Idaho. On her journey towards its confluence with the Snake River, the Salmon flows through the second deepest gorge on the continent. This pristine backcountry makes up 2.5 million acres of The Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness.
Another Idaho Whitewater Rafting site
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