Salmon Travel Information
Salmon (pop. 3,500) is a small town in northeast Idaho surrounded by
beautiful wilderness on all sides. Nestled at the convergence of the
Salmon and Lemhi rivers, Salmon is more than a hundred miles from the
nearest large town, one of the community's major selling
points. Sitting at the base of the Bitterroot Mountains which form
the border between Montana and Idaho, Salmon is surrounded by some of
the most untouched wilderness in the country. The town is on the
doorstep of the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness area,
encompassing several hundred square miles of pristine forest and
mountains. The Middle Fork of the Salmon River draws thrill-seekers
from around the world to its whitewater stretches. The other famous
nearby river is the Salmon itself, a key destination for anglers
seeking trout, steelhead, and, of course, the Chinook salmon who swim
upstream each year through its waters. The town itself is a small
and unassuming community. Visitors might be surprised to learn that
the town is near the reported birthplace of Sacajawea, and was an
important stop for 19th century explorers Lewis and Clark. Hospitals,
schools, and even a small regional airport serve the area's dispersed
population of ranchers and farmers. An array of local lodging and
dining providers are happy to provide services to tourists. Salmon
is located along US 93 near the Montana border. To learn more about
Salmon, select a topic of interest from the left hand menu.
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