Middle Fork of the Salmon
Rafting the Middle Fork of the Salmon River
For nearly 70 years, the Boy Scouts of America have embarked on legendary adventures down the Middle Fork of the Salmon River, building confidence, leadership, and lifelong memories in one of the most iconic wilderness corridors in the United States.
These trips offer scouts the chance to navigate challenging whitewater, develop outdoor skills, and bond as a team while traveling deep into the Idaho backcountry. From powerful rapids to quiet canyon evenings, the Middle Fork delivers a true high adventure experience that rewards preparation, teamwork, and resilience.
Bookings for Middle Fork trips are coordinated through the Mountain West BSA Council.
Rapids:
Class III - IV
Changes with flow.
Length:
100 Miles
5 Days
Group Size:
Min 6, Max 25
Packing List:
Detailed packing list will be provided.
Physical Requirements:
Review Essential Physical Requirements
Program Structure and Operations
Middle Fork of the Salmon River trips for BSA groups are operated under the Mountain West Council’s outfitter permit. All required permits, insurance, boats, and river equipment are provided through the Mountain West Council, and all river guides on these trips are employed by the Mountain West Council.
Adventure Idaho partners in a support role for these trips. Our team provides trip planning guidance, food coordination, logistics support, and assistance as needed to help ensure a smooth and well-organized experience for participating units.
This structure allows Scouting groups to access the Middle Fork while remaining fully compliant with permit, insurance, and guiding requirements.
"We had the BEST time with this crew! Bonnie, Devin, Olivia, and Britain were an amazing team together. They made this trip so much fun and memorable. Thank you so much!! We did the Main Salmon river section over the course of 5 days and it was a blast. I highly recommend this company."
"No relation, came out from Virginia and booked, here, my first white water rafting trip.
An overwhelmingly positive experience!
We came late in the rafting season (Aug) and there was one class 4 set of rapids and a host of others; all fun!
The pacing was on point, with plenty opportunities to swim, chill, or chat. Our guide brought light and levity, and was knowledgeable about the region, our route, and left no doubt as I boarded the raft that I was in good hands!"
We guarantee the unforgettable trip of a lifetime that you will be talking about for years to come!