RV rental Salmon National Forest, ID: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more

Out of a combined 4.2 million acres, which is one of the largest National Forests in the lower 48, Salmon National Forest encompasses around 1.8 million acres. Salmon National Forest has several popular destinations and geological features like the Borah Feature, which is Idaho’s highest peak and Salmon River, a highly popular fishing and whitewater rafting river. Salmon River’s original name was “the River of No Return” because it was often too difficult for boats to go upstream due to the fast current and dangerous rapids. Today, however, these rapids, which can attain a difficulty rating of as high as Class IV, are extremely popular with kayakers and whitewater rafters. Well over, 600 miles of trails wind and weave through the dense forests across some of the most treacherous terrain that Idaho has to offer. The grueling, rugged terrain appeals to many outdoor adventurers seeking solitude and a true test of their survival skills. While journeying along one of the trails, keep an eye out for rock shelters that were used by proto-Native Americans. Often, they left evidence of their presence in the form of pictographs and petroglyphs. Here and there, hikers can spot forgotten remnants of mining excursions. Crumbling ruins of homes, foundations of buildings that once marked a fledgling settlement, and collapsed dams that were once used for mining operations. A fisherman’s haven, many streams, and rivers have a healthy population of fish, including the northwest salmon, steelhead, several species of trout, and in certain areas, warm water fish. Note that all fishermen must have an Idaho fishing license. Anglers should keep a sharp eye out; bald eagles and golden eagles have been known to steal catches right off the hook.