Salmon River
Salmon, Idaho
Camp and Whitewater
The Salmon River originates in the Sawtooth and Lemhi Valleys of central and eastern Idaho. Springs and snowmelt from the Sawtooth and Salmon River mountains feed this wild river. The river flows undammed along its 425-mile total length and drains about 14,000 square miles within the borders of Idaho. It is the longest free-flowing river in the lower 48 states. From elevations above 8,000 feet, the Salmon cascades to an elevation of 905 feet before it joins the Snake River in Hells Canyon, near the Idaho/Oregon border.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Salmon, Idaho
- Head northeast on S St Charles St toward Main St (203 ft)
- Turn left at the 1st cross street onto US-93 N/Main StContinue to follow US-93 N(21.2 mi)
- Turn left onto NF-30/Salmon River Rd (1.2 mi)
The Salmon River is located in Idaho in the northwestern United States.
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