Middle Fork of the Salmon River Rafting
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6 Days
It's all part of a Middle Fork rafting vacation... world-class whitewater thrills, phenomenal alpine scenery, hiking, hot springs and Blue-Ribbon trout fishing!
Departure Dates
Value Season:
May 28; June 6 (Hiking), 15; August 19, 27 (Wine on the River); September 5 (Craft Beer Tasting), 13 (Hiker)
Peak Season:
June 24; July 2, 10, 18, 26; August 3, 11
Wine on the River Trip:
August 27
Craft Beer Tasting Trip:
September 5
Hiking Trips:
June 6; September 13
5-Day Fishing Trips:
September 21, 28
May 28; June 6 (Hiking), 15; August 19, 27 (Wine on the River); September 5 (Craft Beer Tasting), 13 (Hiker)
Peak Season:
June 24; July 2, 10, 18, 26; August 3, 11
Wine on the River Trip:
August 27
Craft Beer Tasting Trip:
September 5
Hiking Trips:
June 6; September 13
5-Day Fishing Trips:
September 21, 28
Price
Value Season:
$1982
Peak Season:
$2297
$2482 - Wine on the River (See below for details)
$2232 - Craft Beer Tasting
$1982 - 5-Day Fishing Trip (Click here for details)
Deposit: $500
Additional Costs:
Flight package from Boise or car shuttle; $4 per day USFS recreation demo fee
River Rating  | Minimum Age |
|---|---|
| Class III - IV | 9 Yrs (15 during high water) |
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PrintMiddle Fork of the Salmon River Rafting - Overview
It’s true — it doesn’t get any better than this. With over 100 winding miles of river — and more than 100 sets of rapids — there’s no wondering why the journey along the Middle Fork Salmon is considered unparalleled. One of the continent’s premium rafting destinations, the Middle Fork’s legendary waters churn through high country forest, granite canyons, swirling seas of grassland and some of Idaho’s most storied spaces. The river’s banks speak of the state’s proud heritage, its Native American history, pioneer sites and natural habitat for a wondrous world of wildlife.
Middle Fork Salmon River Rafting - Itinerary at a Glance
- Scenic flight from Stanley, Idaho to our put-in at Indian Creek (Boundary Creek if water levels allow)
- Fantastic alpine scenery, deep green forests, dramatic mountains and crystal clear creeks
- Soak in a steaming natural hot spring after braving Velvet Falls and Ramshorn rapids
- Feast on a picnic lunch, take a swim and a short hike
- Try your hand at a paddleboat or inflatable kayak
- Music, stories and jokes, the popping of the fire
- Watch the scenery change from high mountains to rolling hills
- Forests give way to miles of open grassland dotted with cool glades of pine
- Run huge rapids like Powerhouse and Pistol Creek
- Another soak in a hot spring, caves decorated with Sheepeater Indian pictographs
- Hike to the magnificent Veil Falls plummeting into a natural amphitheatre
- Impassable Canyon, Redside, Rubber and Hancock rapids
- Reach the confluence of the Main Salmon and head back to civilization
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“We enjoyed all of our Middle Fork Salmon trip. The guides, the scenery, the folks in the trip with us, the water fights, the hikes, the water falls, the food, but most of all...the river. You can't improve anything. My trip, on a scale of 1 to 10, was 500. It was perfect... Our guides were so perfect. Loved the kids, the adults, they were perfect for all of us. The food they prepared was awesome. I have been home a week and a half and I have not stopped talking about this trip. I never would have imagined how much my 12 year old son and I would have loved a trip. Will we be back?? No doubt about it, many times. I hope that he will take his kids on the river some day.”
Rob Burns ~ Brecksville, OH
“If I took the best experiences I have had on all my trips from over 50 years combined they couldn't hold a candle to the fun I had with O.A.R.S.”
Bill Balcom ~ Silver City, NM
“Our family is just back from your Middle Fork of the Salmon trip which was over the top in every way. It had been 30 years since my father and I had last run the Middle Fork together, so the trip was a sentimental one-- and it was our boys' first multi-day raft trip, so that made for quite a week. Anyway, I just wanted to say that our guides...made a huge impression on us. The boys especially. They went above and beyond in every sense and made our trip truly one of the most memorable we've EVER taken as a family. I can't say enough about their professionalism, spirit, and sense of fun. They were absolutely remarkable. ”
Kim Brown Seely ~ Bellevue, WA
“An outstanding trip in all regards - extremely well planned and executed. Guides were knowledgeable, approachable, accommodating - showed true concern for the enjoyment of the clients. Trip was exactly as advertised. Will definitely travel with OARS again and highly recommend it to others.”
Christine Lyons ~ Hanover, MA
“While we were on the river, we had a chance to observe several other groups traveling at the same time. I'm glad we traveled with OARS. The trip is well-organized without being overly scheduled. The guides know the area well and keep things moving so that we get the most out of each day, but still have plenty of down time. And the guides themselves were great! They were very knowledgeable and skilled, but also very personable. It was a great pleasure to travel with them.”
Sue Freimuth ~ Andover, CT
Middle Fork Salmon River Rafting - 6 Days Trip Planner
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Local Weather & Current Conditions
| Average Temperatures °F | ||
| Month | High | Low |
| May | 50-70 | 35-55 |
| June | 55-80 | 40-60 |
| July | 60-90 | 55-70 |
| August | 70-90 | 55-70 |
| September | 65-80 | 45-65 |
| Water Temperatures °F | ||
| June | 45-55 | |
| July | 55-65 | |
| August | 65-68 | |
| September | 55-65 | |
