Didn't Win The Idaho River Permit Lottery? How to Still Get on the Salmon
Attention private boaters… didn’t draw a Salmon River permit 2026? We’ve got you covered.
Join our August 6–11 Row Your Own trip on the Salmon River of No Return in Idaho. This is your chance to secure a prime launch date without winning the permit lottery. Bring your crew , you can fill up to 24 spots yourself.
What we provide:
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1 Guide + raft support
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Full kitchen setup
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Food planning + grocery shop + Menu
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Toilets
Pricing for the Row Your Own is offered at a significant discount from our standard summer commercial trips- exact pricing is dependent on your trip size (you can bring up to 24 people).
Email jared@rafttrips.com or call at 208-345-2400 for more details
Kayakers… this one’s for you.
Hop on our June 4 or June 13 Middle Fork of the Salmon River launches at a special kayaker rate. Just show up with your gear… we row your gear down, cook incredible meals, and handle camp logistics. No permit stress. No cancellation roulette. Just a secured spot so you can just show up and paddle! Note, this is high water season for the Middle Fork… it is all time kayaking conditions + expert experience required…
Email jared@rafttrips.com or call at 208-345-2400 for more details
Skip the Permit Lottery Stress
This is the easiest way to secure a Salmon River of No Return or Middle Fork private boating date without refreshing Recreation.gov or banking on a cancellation.
With permit odds on Idaho rivers dropping rapidly with chances nearing 1%, especially during peak summer months, flexibility and access matter more than ever.
Secure your launch. Row your own. Skip the lottery.
Email jared@rafttrips.com or call at 208-345-2400 for more details or to secure your spot today!
Questions? Call Jared (208) 345-2400 or Email Us
