Outfitter: IWC2

Whitewater is often the biggest concern when planning your family vacation… and these concerns are valid. However, don’t be discouraged from enjoying what countless families described as the “greatest vacation they’ve ever experienced.” This Class IV Middle Fork of the Salmon River drops approximately 28 feet per mile, going from high alpine down to an overall warmer climate where you will float the 2nd deepest canyon in the Lower 48. For six fun-filled days, you will continuously witness dramatic changes in geology and scenery.

The Middle Fork of the Salmon River has over one hundred classified rapids with several of the highest being Class 4 and the rest being Class 1 to 3. For five or six fun-filled days, you will continuously witness dramatic changes in geology and scenery as the guides work hard to strike a balance between fun and safety. Traditionally, the highest water levels are late May and early June. This is the time to come for the big water.

Bring your family! You can relax, swim, hike, rock jump, tell stories around the campfire, kayak and learn to fly fish.

This float trip has been described as “life changing” by many of our clients.

This trip is a family friendly whitewater rafting adventure on the Middle Fork of the Salmon River in Idaho’s Frank Church Wilderness area. The Frank Church Wilderness is an awe inspiring place to get away from your phone, computer, and the rest of the “real world”. You will see cultural and historical sites, pictographs, the guides will tell you about the mining history, early settler history, you’ll learn about the Sheepeater War, swim, hike, run trails, experience stories around the campfire, there are inflatable kayaks and paddle boat opportunities, as well as deluxe fishing boat options.

The Middle Fork is teeming with wildlife.

Bighorn sheep, moose, elk, mule deer, bears, wolves, and many smaller animals including the always popular river otter. A bird watchers paradise, you will see a multitude of birds as well.

Blue Ribbon Fly Fishing

The Middle Fork of the Salmon River has some spectacular fly fishing. You’ll catch and release literally hundreds of wild Cutthroat trout, Rainbow trout, Bull trout, juvenile salmon, steelhead and whitefish. You can fish from the boats, camps, or the many stops we make throughout the day. If you are just learning the art of fishing, the guides are willing and knowledgeable instructors.

The Middle Fork of the Salmon River is a gem located in Idaho’s Frank Church Wilderness. One of the largest wilderness areas in the Lower 48.

• World-class whitewater rafting and fly-fishing.
• Class 2, 3 and 4 rapids on gin-clear water through canyons deeper than the Grand Canyon.
• Soak in riverside hot springs
• Professional licensed guides
• Everything supplied. You just bring your personal items.
• Primitive, yet comfortable tent camps on sandbars along the river. You will be surprised how comfortable they make them.
• Gourmet river cuisine. Your guides will create dishes that will blow your mind. It doesn’t seem possible to cook such great food in such a remote, rugged atmosphere and over an open fire.
• June – August
• Arrive day prior, spend the night in Stanley.
• 5 or 6 Day Floats
• On the last day you will be shuttled back to Stanley where we recommend staying and leaving the next morning.