Idaho > Gorges of the Lower Salmon River Rafting
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Gorges of the Lower Salmon River Rafting
4 or 5 Days
Trip Highlights
- Exciting Class III whitewater
- Riverside camping on sandy beaches
- Abundant wildlife including river otters and big horn sheep
- Try out a stand up paddleboard (SUP)
Departure Dates
4 Days: July 6, 14, 22, 30; August 12
5 Days: August 7, 18, 23, 31; September 9
Designated Family Dates: July 6, 14, 22, 30; August 7, 18, 23, 31
Specialty Departures
4-Day Craft Beer Tasting $1057: July 14
5-Day Craft Beer Tasting $1315: August 15
4-Day SUP (Stand up Paddleboard) Clinic $1134 adult / $1034 youth: July 30
Meeting Place
Red Lion Hotel in Lewiston, Idaho
Price
4 Days:
$907 adult / $771 youth
4 Day SUP Clinic:
$1134 adult / $1084 youth
5 Days:
$1115 adult / $948 youth
Deposit: $250 per person
River Rating  | Minimum Age |
|---|---|
| Class III | 7 Yrs (12 during high water) |
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PrintLower Salmon River Rafting in Idaho - Overview
Soak up the sun. Watch the little ones. Ramble with the river. The Lower Salmon River in Idaho meanders warm, wide and mellow, making it a great rafting getaway for young families or beginning rafters. Idaho's Salmon River is home to some of America’s most beautiful inland river beaches, super-sandy and sprawling alongside clear, mellow pools which are perfect for stand up paddle boarding and playing in inflatable kayaks. There’s no shortage on thrill seeking too. Some of Idaho’s most famous whitewater rapids, gorges and viewscapes—like Demons Drop, Snow Hole and Blue Canyon are just around the bend. The Lower Salmon River exhibits a side of Idaho seldom seen by most visitors. Distinguished from the forests and mountains that make up much of Idaho’s wilderness, this river runs through the warmer, drier canyon country of the Seven Devils. The Lower Salmon is also a veritable treasure chest of intriguing stories and relics from the past. Known human history dates back to a mind-boggling 10,000 years ago when the first humans inhabited the river canyon, leaving a wealth of Native American rock art.
Lower Salmon River Rafting in Idaho - Itinerary at a Glance
- Depart Lewiston for a scenic drive to Hammer Creek in Idaho
- Visit the Nez Perce Museum in Spalding and learn about ancient pictographs
- Rollercoaster, Green Canyon, Wright Way Drop, Demons Drop and Pine Bar rapids
- Journey through Cougar and Snow Hole canyons—each offering a uniquely different perspective on this wild river corridor
- Visit remnants of ancient Indian cultures and the remains of Chinese stone houses
- Try Snow Hole Canyon’s most exciting rapids: Half and Half, Snow Hole and China
- Spot eagles, osprey, river otters, beaver, cougar and bighorn sheep
- Slide Rapid marks the entrance to Blue Canyon, the most spectacular of the four gorges
- Impressive hike to a vista point, join the Snake River and swim a rapid
- Pass the confluence with the Grande Ronde; arrive at Heller Bar for shuttle to Lewiston
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“My wife, daughter and I would like to express our delight with the O.A.R.S. trip we took down the Lower Salmon Gorge this year. There were so many highlights it would be impossible to list them all. But without a doubt the one highlight we have to mention was the crew assigned to our trip. They were six of the finest young men my wife and I have met. We will always remember our first river trip because of the spirit, enthusiasm, professionalism, safety and fun they constantly provided. A company is only as good as its staff and if our crew is representative of the rest of your company, what can I say but You are the greatest, congratulations and Thank You.”
Ernie, Debra & Emmaline Mauritson ~ Glendale, CA
“We just returned from our first trip with your company. We just wanted to let you know that we had a great time and we absolutely loved our guides. They made the trip so much fun for us all (and even our finicky, high-maintenance kids!) We look forward to our next trip on the Middle Fork either next year or the year after that. Seriously, it was even better than we thought it would be. We are having river withdrawal in a big way! Being parents isn't always an easy job and we think an important part of it is to give your kids experiences that they can keep with them in their heart. It is safe to say that this trip will be with them in their hearts and minds (ours too!) for a long time and a big part of that is due to our guides. We thank them for that and much more! Looking forward to seeing the river and them again as SOON as possible! ”
The Jordahl Family ~ Springboro, OH
“By all means, the trip leader and 2 other boatmen absolutely made the trip---I especially liked the emphasis on cleanliness and safety. The meals were very nutritious. I was able to see a part of Idaho I have never seen, having lived here all my life. The lower Salmon was a feast in more ways than one.”
Pamela Marcum ~ Boise, ID
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Please print, sign and return the required forms (for each person in your party) to our office by email, fax or mail at least 60 days prior to your trip.
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Local Weather & Current Conditions
| Average Temperatures °F | ||
| Month | Days | Nights |
| June | 55-90 | 45-55 |
| July | 60-100 | 55-75 |
| August | 70-100+ | 55-70 |
| September | 65-95 | 45-70 |
| Water Temperatures °F | ||
| June | 45-55 | |
| July | 55-65 up to 70 by end of July |
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| August | 65-70 | |
| September | 65-70 | |
