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Trip Logistics Page
Regulations & Permits
US Forest Service – Wild Main Salmon River boating regulations and permit information.
https://www.fs.usda.gov/r04/salmon-challis/recreation/epic-adventures/wild-main-salmon-river
Main Salmon Permit Lottery and Launch Rules
https://www.recreation.gov/permits/234622/registration/detailed-availability
Idaho Aquatic Invasive Species Sticker Program
https://idfg.idaho.gov/conservation/ais
Idaho Boat Registration Requirements
https://parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/activities/boating/
Required Equipment for Main Salmon River Trip
https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd498622.pdf
Frank Church – River of No Return Wilderness Regulations
https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/scnf/recarea/?recid=82002
Leave No Trace and River Corridor Regulations for the Main Salmon
https://www.fs.usda.gov/r04/salmon-challis/recreation/river-management
Shuttles & Outfitters
Central Idaho River Shuttles https://centralidahorivershuttles.com/
Salmon River Food Packs – custom expedition food packs prepared for private trips on the Main Salmon and other Idaho rivers. https://www.salmonriverfoodpacks.com/packages.html
Idaho River Rentals – raft rentals, expedition gear, and food packs for Main Salmon trips.
https://www.idahoriverrentals.com/
River Shuttles
All River Shuttles
Rapid River Shuttles
Planning & Maps
Corn Creek boat ramp map and launch information. https://gorafting.com/united-states/idaho/main-salmon/corn-creek/
Main Salmon route description showing Corn Creek put-in and Carey Creek take-out. https://www.mountaineers.org/activities/routes-places/salmon-river-main-corn-creek-to-carey-creek
Whitewater Guidebook river mile chart including Corn Creek launch and Carey Creek take-out ramp.
https://www.whitewaterguidebook.com/idaho/main-salmon-river/
American Whitewater run description including river mileage and access points for the Main Salmon. https://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River/view/river-detail/612/main
Main Salmon river corridor map showing the entire route through the Frank Church wilderness
https://www.westernriver.com/main-salmon-river/map
Carey Creek boat ramp map and access point details. This is the most common take-out for Main Salmon trips
https://www.paddlelabs.com/AccessPoints/30100
Main Salmon trip planning article including shuttle distance between Corn Creek and Carey Creek. https://backcountrysights.com/main-salmon-river-wild-section/