The Main Salmon River: “The River of No Return” – 4, 5, and 6 Day Trips
Activities: White water, hikes, history, old homesteads, old mining camps, hot springs, milk shakes at Buckskin Bills historical site.Difficulty: May-Mid June — Advanced white water
July-September — Intermediate white water
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Trip Highlights
- One of the top 10 rivers in the lower 48
- Perfect river for families with younger children
- Huge, amazing Sandy Beaches perfect for Bocce Ball and horseshoes.
- Class III rapids from start to finish, Raft the famous Rapids, Elk Horn, Salmon Falls, Big Mallard
- River of no Return floats through the Frank Church Wilderness, and Gospel Hump Wilderness
- Start your trip with a night at a beautiful rustic lodge not too far from the put in.
- Incredible western history up close, Old Ranches (Polly Bemis) (Buckskin Bill), Pictographs, visit old homesteads, Mining Sites.
- Scenery & wildlife; Big horn sheep, mule deer, bears, otters
- Barth Hot springs, natural & will hold 15+ people
- Trout fishing
- Hiking
Trip Description
Trip Includes:
- Pre Night Lodge Stay thru the last Day of Trip
- All Meals from Dinner of pre night to Lunch on last day
- Sleeping Bags, Sleeping Pads, Tents, Chairs, on camping trips
- Lodge accommodations on Lodge stays
- Water Resistant Dry Bag for your personal belongings
- Transportation from Salmon Idaho to River
- Transportation from the takeout to Mc Call, Idaho
Not Included:
- USFS fee of 3%
- $4.00/day Recreation Enhancement Act Fee.
- Air Transport to Salmon Idaho, and from McCall Airport to original Airport
- Shuttle fee for cars from Put-in to Take-out
**Book by April 15th for a 10% discount, 15% for returning guests
Youth Price: 4-Day $1186, 5-Day $1314, 6-Day $1484
Meeting Place: Salmon ID airport. Meet Idaho Afloat for transport to lodge
Trip Launch Dates: June 8, 16, 24 — July 2, 10, 18, 26 — August 3, 11, 19, 27 — September 4, 12
Camping beside the river on your multi-day Idaho Afloat rafting vacation is simply exceptional.