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Salmon (Middle Fork),
Central Idaho
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Central Idaho
USDA Forest Service
Middle Fork Ranger District
Salmon/Challis National Forest
P.O. Box 750, Challis
Idaho 83226
+1 208 879 5204
+1 208 879 4198 (fax)
Idaho Outfitters & Guides Association
P.O. Box 95, Boise
Idaho 83701
+1 208 342 1919
800 847 4843
+1 208 338 7830 (fax)
Season
Mid-May to early September. The spring runoff, which usually peaks in early June, makes for a wet and sometimes hazardous ride
Weather
Daytime temperatures climb into the high 70s (F) in June and into the 90s and 100s in July and August. A sudden rainstorm can cause shivers, so bring layers of clothing to ward off the rain and chilly nighttime temperatures (50s to 60s). As water flows decrease and temperatures rise in summer, much of the wildlife moves higher up on the canyon slopes. With water temperatures in the low 70s, a refreshing swim offers relief from the hot canyon air |
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Location: about 75 miles
northeast of Boise; the
Middle Fork of the Salmon
descends nearly 3,000 feet
through the heart of the 2.3
million-acre Frank Church
River of No Return
Wilderness Area.
Rapids: Mostly Class IV.
Cold, clear water
Boats: Dories, kayaks, oar
boats, paddle rafts
Lodging: Prime campsites on
grassy benches and sandy
beaches |
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attractions
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Special features:
A premier white-water river in a wilderness setting, with scenic vistas of deep, rugged canyons and forested mountains
First-rate hikes along side trails
Excellent catch-and-release trout fishing (cutthroat, rainbow)
Wildflowers in late June
Swimming in summer
Many hot springs along the river
Black bears, bighorn sheep, mountain lions, mule deer, black-tailed deer, elk, bobcats, gray wolves, martens, river otters
Wilderness solitude
Suitable for adventurous first-time rafters in good shape, as well as intermediate and experienced boaters. Late summer is a safer bet for novice and intermediate rafters, as well as families (check with your outfitter about age limits for children)
Nearby excursions:
Dagger Falls, near the Boundary Creek put-in
Sawtooth National Recreation Area
Redfish Lake
Craters of the Moon National Monument
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