Hike, Raft, Fish, Swim a rapid, make new friends, relax on a sandy beach and enjoy the beauty of the Salmon River on your vacation this summer!

RESERVE YOUR SPACE NOW

(800) 992-3484
Call Now Spaces Fill Fast...

Rafting Main Salmon River, Idaho

Wilderness Whitewater Rafting Adventures in Idaho

The 81 mile long Main Salmon through the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness has been called one of Idaho's classic river trips. It slices its way through the towering granite spires of the Idaho Batholith and shares the same incredible scenery as the Middle Fork of the Salmon. The Main boasts some of the best camping on the length of the Salmon River with a mix of white sand beaches and forested flats covered with Ponderosa pine trees. Combine this with class II-IV whitewater, abundant wildlife, one of Idaho's best hot springs, a canyon rich in history; and you get an unforgettable river vacation. The Main Salmon is truly the perfect blend of all these elements, and even in years when other rivers are too low to run, the Main always has plenty of water to float our boats. The Main Salmon is truly the perfect blend of all these elements.

Indian Petroglyph Rock Art Main Salmon Raft Trip Details
We begin our Main Salmon trips at Corn Creek near Salmon, Idaho. We require all participants to arrive the evening before the trip for a brief orientation and to receive river equipment. We typically meet at the Stagecoach Inn motel located on the bank of the Salmon River in Salmon. We offer two different packages for our Main Salmon trips.

Our Basic Rafting Trip: includes ground shuttles from the Stagecoach Inn Motel to the launch site at Corn Creek the morning of the trip. At the end of the trip we offer ground shuttles back to our office in Riggins or to the McCall Airport. Check out our McCall/Riggins Area Information Page to find out how to book your own transportation or car shuttles at the beginning and or end of the trip..McCall/Riggins Area Information Page

Our Package Rafting Trip:includes air charter from Boise, McCall or Missoula Airports to Salmon Airport the afternoon prior to departure, lodging at the Stagecoach Inn Motel in Salmon the night prior to departure, ground shuttle from the Stagecoach Inn Motel to the launch site at Corn Creek the morning of the trip, ground shuttle back to the McCall Airport at the end of the trip, and air charter from McCall Airport back to Boise or Missoula Airports at the end of the trip.

Both of our packages include; ground shuttles to and from the river, rich and hearty meals beginning with lunch on day 1 and ending with lunch on the final day, beverages including bottled and fresh water, lemonade, ice tea, Gatorade, a soda selection, juice and some wine and beer in camp; all camping and rafting equipment including roomy 3 person tents for every 2 people, freshly laundered sleeping bags, pillows and cotton sleeping bag liners, thick, cushy Paco sleeping pads and wetsuits and splash jackets for early season trips. We carry a wonderful river library, beach games and fishing equipment upon request for enjoying camp time or simply unplug, unwind, and experience the ultimate in relaxation by sitting in a chair and watching the river roll by.

Food on the River
Meals are a big part of our river trips; we carry a complete outdoor kitchen including everything we need to cook and everything you need to enjoy our unique menu. Our meals consist of a wide variety of flavors and dishes including grilled steak, BBQ chicken, and lime cilantro halibut to sizzling fajitas and our famous Dutch-oven lasagna. Each dinner is served with a delicious appetizer, fresh salad, cooked veggies or other side dish, as well as warm breads and Dutch-oven desserts. Breakfasts range from light and simple to hearty and complex so you never get hungry before lunch. Our lunches include a deli style sandwich bar, fresh curry style chicken salad, our famous chopped Italian salad, and smoked salmon on bagels. We provide a moderate amount of beer and wine with meals and in camp. We also provide cold beverages and plenty of cold water and drink mixes throughout the trip as well as a variety of snacks readily available throughout the day. We are more than happy to customize our menu to suit your appetite, your health concerns, a special occasion, or a child's picky appetite and specialize in vegetarian alternatives.

Ages, Abilities and Group Size
Our Main Salmon trip is well suited to any age and all abilities. We can host participants who are in reasonably good shape from 6 years old and up. Our river trips allow you to participate in any way that you choose. Our rafts can be set up for paddle teams who want to share in the excitement or as oar boats for those who would rather sit quietly and enjoy the scenery. Our oar boats are also great for younger children or apprehensive rafters. We also have inflatable kayaks for 1 or 2 paddlers. If you are a hard shell kayaker you can bring your own kayak or rent one locally; we can help find rental kayaks prior to your arrival in Idaho. Hard shell kayakers should provide there own paddle, dry top/dry suit or splash gear, helmet and a Coast Guard approved PFD. Kayakers should also have a good river roll and prior class 3 whitewater experience.

We are required by the Forest Service to keep our trip size at no more than 24 guests plus guides with our average trip size around 12 plus guides. We are always willing to charter an open launch date for a group with a minimum of 10 passengers. See our launch dates and trip pricing table at the bottom of this page for details on our trips, specialty trips and pricing for each of our trips. Our launch dates between June 20 and September 7 are issued by the Forest Service and do not change from year to year. We can start a trip at any time outside of these dates.

Main Salmon River Idaho

It’s very hard to have to even think of leaving the river after such a great six days. The trip started with the scenic flight into Salmon, ID where we were met by your friendly staff and then things got even better; the scenery, the river, the camps, the great guides, the knowledge, the history and the friendship. Each day was so much fun with great meals and opportunities for different levels of activitiy throughout the day. We really enjoyed the variety of boats from trying to produce carnage in the duckies, taking a turn at the oars in the rapids, to just sitting and enjoying the day from the front of the raft. Words can not explain what was done for us, or the memories, or the feelings from this trip. We will return with you again on the River of No Return

John and Mary Kraushaar Redding, CA

2010 Main Salmon Rafting / Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness
Dates	Description	Duration	Price per person
6/13	A great early summer BIGWATER bash!	3 days	$1000
6/21	Be on the river for the first day of summer!	4 days	$1250
6/29	Family trip-1/2 price for each child accompanied by an adult.	4 days	$1250
7/7	Prime launch date	5 days	$1425
7/15	Prime launch date	5 days	$1425
7/23	Experience the peak of the Perseid Meteor Shower on the river.	5 days	$1425
7/31	Family Trip (½ price for each child accompanied by an adult.)	5 days	$1425
8/8	Explore the river. - HOT days and warm water; it does not get much better.	5 days	$1425
8/16	Hot Deal! Share a great vacation before the kids go back to school and save.	6 days	$1500
8/24	Elder-rafter trip - for the mature whitewater enthusiast.	6 days	$1600
9/1	Beat the crowds, shoulder season on the Main.	6 days	$1600
9/9	Let us know when you want to go. We can launch anytime you want through September.	6 days	$1600

*Prices are per person. Prices do not include Forest Service User or Use Fees. Prices do not include Guide Gratuity. Group, Child and Senior discounts are available on most trips. All participants are required to arrive in Salmon Idaho the night prior to departure for a trip orientation. Package Raft trips include one night of lodging in Salmon, air charters from Boise, McCall or Missoula before the trip and return charter after the trip. The Package Raft trip price is an additional $450.00 per person. All Main Salmon River trips include ground transfers from Salmon to the put-in and from our take-out to our Riggins office or the McCall Airport. Call us for pricing if you want to arrange a flight out from one of the backcountry air strips on the river.

Reservation Information

>> Click here for a list of things to bring

Temporary holder for the Flash® object

Bookmark This Site Print Page Email This Page to a Friend