Salmon River - Salmon to North Fork

Description

This is a scenic run through a semi populated valley and small canyon as you approach North Fork. North Fork is a likable small town with a hotel and other basic neccessities.

Start in the town of Salmon and take the river north. There are several river braids and channels in the open valley north of Salmon. Many of these channels can be run. When in doubt follow the majority of the flow.

Fishing is still good here but not as good as upstream near Challis. For a more rapid filled run look at running from North Fork to the Middle Fork or Corn Creek area.

Statistics

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Class	II
Current Flow	-999999.0 CFS 12-04-2024 11:00 View River Forecast
Recommended Flow	Minimum: 800.0 Average: 2000.0 Maximum: 6000.0
Typical Season	Begins: March Ends: October
Recommended Use	Kayaking: Yes Rafting: Yes Canoeing: Yes SUP: Yes Packrafting: No Fishing: Yes
Primary Gauge	SALMON RIVER AT SALMON ID
Length	22.5 Mile(s)
Gradient	FPM

Type	Name	Description	Camping?	Water?	Boat Ramp?	Vehicle Access
Put-In	Salmon Island Putin	See access description here	No	No	No	All Vehicles
Put-In	Lemhi Hole Access	The section of river from Lemhi Hole to Carmen is super popular in the summer. Expect lots of kids floating in inner tubes.	No	No	No	All Vehicles
Put-In	Carmen Access	There is a primitive access point on the west side of the Highway 93 bridge about 5 to 6 miles north of Salmon. This is the first place the road crosses the river north of Salmon. This is a good take out for tubers.	No	No	No	All Vehicles
Put-In	Morgan Bar	This area has camping, a ramp and water. There is also a fee. You need to access this from Diamond Creek road since it is on the west side of the river.	Yes	Yes	Yes	All Vehicles
Put-In	Tower Rock	Tower Rock is a nice facility although it lacks shade. It has concrete ramp and parking with camping. This is a fee area as well.	Yes	No	Yes	All Vehicles
Put-In	Red Rock	A smaller access site	Yes	No	Yes	All Vehicles
Put-In	4th of July Creek	Another smaller access site.	Yes	No	No	All Vehicles
Put-In	Bobcat Gulch	Another primitive access point and site.	No	No	No	All Vehicles
Take-Out	North Fork Access	In the small town of North Fork behind the main building there is a ramp where the North Fork confluence is. Inquire on the property the best way to access the river.	No	No	No	All Vehicles

Salmon River - Salmon to North Fork

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