Middle Fork of the Salmon
River Stats
The Middle Fork of the Salmon River is the quintessential river trip. It begins as a small stream near 6000 feet above sea level at Boundary Creek and drops nearly 3000 feet before meeting the Salmon River near Cache Bar. Over the course of 100 miles it has nearly continuous whitewater that varies from Class III to Class IV depending on river levels with plenty of more mellow sections to take in the scenery and relax between the thrill of bigger whitewater.
In addition to world class whitewater the Middle Fork of the Salmon is also famous for trout fishing and is one of the best places in the U.S. to learn to fly fish. Their is no feeling like have one of these strong trout grab your dry fly and almost pull your rod out of your hand. Many a passionate angler started their obsession as a kid on the Middle Fork of the Salmon. This section of river is also known for hot springs, clear water, extensive history, and amazing hiking. It is one of the great all-around river trips in the U.S.
The Middle Fork was one of the original eight rivers designated as a Wild and Scenic River by Congress in 1968. It has also been protected by the immense Frank Church - River of No Return Wilderness. Floating the Middle Fork is a great way to see one of the most protected and pristine places in the American West. Trips here are usually 6 days.
Outfitters
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Middle Fork River Tours
World class river trips on the middle fork of the salmon river.
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ARTA River Trips
Non-profit and friendly since 1963.
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Helfrich River Outfitters
Your experience is our top priority! Family owned and operated since 1922. Let us guide you on the most relaxing yet exciting and deluxe vacations anywhere. Choose between fly fishing, whitewater rafting or enjoy a combination of both as you relish the wonders of Idaho’s Middle Fork Canyon. Our luxurious camps include amenities like dining tables, arm chairs, big tents, cots and we even have hot showers!
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Idaho River Adventures, Inc.
Family owned and operated business offering Middle Fork and Main Salmon trips.
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Middle Fork Wilderness Outfitters
MFWO offers a once in-a-lifetime experience down the Middle Fork of the Salmon. 6 days of rejuvenation and reconnecting with nature in Idaho’s Frank Church Wilderness. From gourmet food, blue-ribbon fishing, comfortable sleep set ups, you will find all that you need and more while we guide you down one of the most spectacular places in all of the US
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Rocky Mountain River Tours
Rocky Mountain River Tours has a rich history of amazing guides, award winning food and top-shelf customer service
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Northwest Rafting Company
Our guides have the best dad jokes in the industry.
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ROW Adventures
ROW Adventures has been Idaho's premier rafting outfitter since 1979
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Idaho Wilderness Company
Idaho’s finest multi-day wilderness float & fishing trips!
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Hughes River Expeditions, Inc.
Hughes River Expeditions is a family owned and operated business that has been outfitting world-class river rafting and fly fishing trips on rivers in the West since 1976. You will find us on some of the Idaho's most spectacular whitewater and fishing rivers: Idaho's famous Middle Fork of the Salmon, Main Salmon-River of No Return, Salmon River Canyons & Selway Rivers.
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Mackay Wilderness River Trips, Inc.
Fully outfitted 6 day rafting adventures on the Middle Fork of the Salmon and the Main Salmon.
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Aggipah River Trips , LLC
We've known the Salmon River country for over 50 years, headwaters to mouth, mountain top to river, and look forward to sharing it with you. We specialize in first class trips featuring local, natural, and cultural history, camp-fire and dutch-oven meals, and top of the line equipment. Local, family owned and operated. Private, theme, and lodge trips available. 1-6 day trips.
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Idaho River Journeys
Family owned and operated. Idaho River Journeys has been an outfitter on the Middle Fork Salmon River for over 40 years. Join us for an exceptional rafting and fly fishing vacation.
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Solitude River Trips
Orvis Endorsed Expedition! The Most comfortable, convenient and unforgettable wilderness fly fishing and rafting experience in North America.
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OARS
Join OARS for a wild & scenic river adventure in Idaho
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Middle Fork River Expeditions
Our mission is to allow river travellers the opportunity to unplug from modern society and reconnect to oneself, family, and friends through nature’s lens. This adventure allows you to have a digital detox from technology and reconnect to a more simple and fulfilling pace of life. There is no Wi- Fi in the wilderness, but we promise you will find a much deeper and rewarding connection
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Mountain Travel Sobek
Join MT Sobek for an epic 7-day rafting vacation on the Middle Fork of the Salmon River in Idaho. Expert river guides, amazing food, camp comforts, spectacular wilderness, and loads of fun. It's the best summer adventure!
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Canyons River Company
Our 6 or 12-day river adventures offer a unique, human-powered way to travel through the largest wilderness area in the lower 48 states. Whether you are traveling with family, friends or solo, are a newbie rafter or a Class V kayaker, are a bacon lover or a vegan, we provide you with your own personalized VACATION OF A LIFETIME inclusive to all.
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Wilderness River Outfitters
Wilderness River Outfitters is a family-owned and operated business based in Salmon, Idaho, founded by Joe and Fran Tonsmeire in 1972. Almost half a century later, WRO is still providing quality outdoor adventures on some of the finest wilderness rivers in Idaho, from the rugged desert canyons of the Owyhee basin to the pristine mountain streams of the Frank Church.
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Middle Fork Lodge Rafting Company
Exclusive charter rafting with luxury cabins at Middle Fork Lodge