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Overview
No other river trip in the U.S. offers as much diversity in scenery, terrain and whitewater as the Ultimate Salmon River Rafting Experience. Journey 300 miles and nearly 6,000 feet in vertical drop; from the forested sub-alpine launch near Stanley Idaho the trip transitions through the forested mountains to the prairie grassland, and finally joins the Snake river as it moves north to join the Columbia.
The Middle Fork of the Salmon River boasts non-stop, Class III-IV whitewater, natural hot springs, and excellent fishing. And then there’s the scenery – soft meadows that roll towards the base of soaring mountains, craggy canyons ribboned with waterfalls, deep green forests and grassy hills dotted with wildflowers.
Perhaps the most popular rafting trip in Idaho, and part of the longest un-dammed river in the mainland US, the Main Salmon offers a rich river experience. Free-flowing Class III whitewater that’s great for any age and experience level, big sandy beaches perfect for camping and playing, beautiful mountain scenery, abundant wildlife, and a natural hot spring are among the hallmarks of the Main.
The Lower Salmon runs through the warmer, drier canyon country of the Seven Devils which differs from much of Idaho’s forested and mountainous wilderness. Not confined to just one river canyon, the Lower Salmon River actually flows through four separate gorges – Green, Cougar, Snow Hole and Blue canyons – interspersed with sprawling, wide-open vistas. Bejeweled with some of the biggest and most beautiful white sand beaches of any western river, the Lower Salmon is the perfect destination for water-based fun in the sun.
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June 24: Mountain Village Resort, 3 Eva Falls Avenue, Stanley, ID 83278
August 11: Stagecoach Inn 201 Riverfront Drive, Salmon, ID 83467
Dates & Prices
$5799
Deposit: $800
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O.A.R.S. Dories, Inc. is operated under special use permit with the Salmon-Challis National Forest and is a licensed & bonded outfitter on the Lower Salmon River
We respect and recognize that many of the river canyons on state and federal lands where we operate are the ancestral homes of indigenous communities. Where we operate on the Middle Fork of the Salmon, Main Salmon, and Lower Salmon River between Guard Station Campground and Heller Bar on the Snake River, we acknowledge the territories of the Shoshone-Bannock, Lemhi-Shoshone, Nimiipuu, Cayuse, Umatilla, and Walla Walla.
Reviews
“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
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