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Salmon River (Riggins), ID
Salmon River Half-Day Rafting Trip
Half day
Every big rapid in a half day
Day Trips
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OVERVIEW
Every big rapid in a half day
A half day of Salmon River whitewater out of Riggins that hits every big rapid, with a riverside snack along the way.
Half day
Duration
5
+
Min Age
Day Trips
Trip Style
DATES
Upcoming Dates
Mon
23
Rogue River Lodge
8:00 AM
Wed
25
Rogue River Lodge
8:00 AM
Fri
27
Rogue River Lodge
8:00 AM
Highlights
Best Parts of The Trip
- Every big rapid A thrilling half day of Salmon River whitewater out of Riggins that hits every big rapid.
- Riverside snack We pull over midway through for a snack on the riverbank.
- Great summertime family trip Summer months bring warm water and big rapids. Great for kids.
- Fun on a time crunch Get every big rapid in about 3 to 4 hours, with the rest of your day free.
INSIDER TIP
From Our Guides
Your boat
Boats on This Trip
Paddle Raft
Ages 8 and up on Oregon day trips
Everybody paddles and your guide calls the strokes
MORE INFOInclusions
What's Included
Guides and gear
- Professional guide
- Life jacket and all the river gear you need
- Shuttle from our office
Snack
- A riverside snack midway through
Bring or rent
From $79
BOOK NOWACCOMMODATIONS
Day Trips
Nights are a mix of historic lodge rooms and guided riverside camps, depending on the launch.
Rogue River
Lucas Lodge
Sadie Lucas built this lodge around 1912 on a ranch where the Illinois River meets the Rogue, and her family has welcomed guests for seven generations since. Your last night on the river ends here with a prime rib dinner served family style.
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Owyhee River
Owyhee Camps
Desert canyon camps on the Owyhee, set below rimrock and red rock spires that light up at sunset.
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Lower Salmon River
Lower Salmon Camps
Every camp is a big white sand beach with a good swimming hole, and your tent is up before you arrive.
See the full stayMain Salmon, River of No Return
Main Salmon Camps
Big sandy beach camps under the pines. When you pull in, your tent is already set up, your sleeping pad is in it and your dry bags are stacked and waiting.
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Snake River in Hells Canyon
Hells Canyon Camps
Riverside camps below the walls of Hells Canyon. Your tent is up before you arrive, and evenings start with a cold drink under the shade tarps.
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Rogue River
Rogue River Camps
Riverside beach camps on the Rogue. Your gear boater runs ahead so camp is ready when you pull in, with tents up and dinner served family style.
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Rogue River
Paradise Lodge
Paradise has the big deck where we do movie night, with lodge cooking and a real bed. Every room has its own hot shower and private bathroom.
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Rogue River
Black Bar Lodge
Black Bar sits right on the water. You pull in at the end of Day 1 to a home-cooked dinner and a real bed, and every room has its own hot shower and private bathroom.
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Meeting Logistics
Where & When To Meet
TRAVEL
Getting there
Fly into Boise or Lewiston and drive to Riggins the day before. Boise is about 3.5 hours; Lewiston about 2.5 hours.
Meeting point
Orange Torpedo Idaho shop
1512 N. Main St, Riggins, ID. Mountain Time. Morning trip 8:30 AM or afternoon trip 12:30 PM.
How to get there
Fly into Boise (BOI)
About 3.5 hours by car.
Fly into Lewiston (LWS)
About 2.5 hours by car.
Drive or fly private into McCall
About 45 minutes to Riggins.
Airport transfer
No OTT airport shuttle to Riggins. Rent a car at Boise or Lewiston.
Stay at Salmon Rapids Lodge and ask for the outfitter rate.
CONDITIONS
What to expect
Weather
We raft rain or shine. Summer weather in Riggins is usually hot. In late July and August we see a few more afternoon thunderstorms.
PACKING
What to Bring
There is a shared dry bag on the boat for a few small items. Leave the change of clothes and towel in your car. You can change when you get back to the shop.
REVIEWS
What guests say
POLICIES
Cancellation timeline
90+ days out
Full refund of the trip payment
Minus any non-refundable permit fees.
30–89 days out
50% refund
Date changes may be available if space remains.
Under 30 days
No refund
Weather holds are reviewed case by case.
Refunds depend on how far out you cancel. Weather holds are handled case by case.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone are the Idaho trips on?
Mountain Time. Every meeting time on our Idaho and Hells Canyon trips is Mountain Time.
Do I have to wear a PFD and helmet in Idaho?
Your life jacket stays on any time you are on the water, and the only exception is sunscreen time. Helmets are required in the kayaks and for the little ones, and optional in the oar rafts.
Will we see wildlife in Idaho?
Your best odds are bighorn sheep, plus deer, elk, osprey and both bald and golden eagles. Black bears show up mostly in June. On the Main Salmon add mountain goats and a very small chance of a moose. There are no grizzlies on any of our trips, and birders go nuts out here.
How far is Riggins from McCall, Lewiston and Boise?
Riggins is 45 minutes from McCall, 2 hours from Lewiston and 3.5 hours from Boise. Most guests drive in for the day. All our Idaho meeting times are Mountain Time, so watch your phone, it can switch time zones on the drive.
How long is the half-day trip?
About 3 to 4 hours, depending on water flow. Morning trips meet at 8:30 AM MT and afternoon trips meet at 12:30 PM MT, at our shop at 1512 North Main Street in Riggins.
Is the whitewater big?
Yes. This trip hits every big rapid on the Riggins stretch of the Salmon River, known as the whitewater capital of Idaho, with rapids like Time Zone and Trapps. Summer months bring warm water and big rapids, and kids as young as 5 can come along.
What's the scenery like on the half day?
You float through the rugged Salmon River canyon, right past the town of Riggins. Keep an eye on the canyon walls for wildlife.
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