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Idaho Whitewater Rafting

Escape... on a premier Idaho whitewater rafting vacation.  Rafting through the 2 deepest wilderness canyons of North America. Our Salmon River rafting trips offer families the Idaho Wilderness adventure of a lifetime.  We offer fun for everyone, from first-timers to experienced whitewater rafting enthusiasts a variety of adventure opportunities. Enjoy whitewater rafting in Idaho's unspoiled backcountry splendor! It's a paradise of snow fed waters, majestic mountain ranges teeming with wildlife and solitude perfect for the city-weary adventurer. Your summer outdoor vacation is waiting, full of exhilarating whitewater rafting in Hells Canyon or on the Salmon River, great hiking, fishing, camping in some of the most beautiful landscapes imaginable while relaxing on the white sand beaches.  The whitewater rafting in Hells Canyon or rafting the Salmon River offer the best in outdoor adventure vacations for unforgettable memories.

We pride ourselves on our service and attention to detail to ensure you have the most memorable vacation experiences of your life. From the flair of our seasoned, professional guides to sumptuous meals that compare with your favorite restaurant, Mountain River Outfitters will make your vacation exceed your every expectation. Beginning with the first phone call we will ensure your family and friends the best of everything on your Idaho whitewater rafting vacation.

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Owned and operated on the banks of the Salmon River in Riggins Idaho, we ensure all our clients recieve the personal attention they deserve. We are committed to providing the highest quality equipment and service, safety and attention to detail to give our guests the best experience possible on your Idaho whitewater rafting adventure vacation. Your guides are professionals with extensive experience of  Idaho river rafting and swift water rescue techniques, they are knowledgeable in the history, geology, plants and wildlife of these wilderness canyons. When your guides aren't paddling, retelling history or setting up your comfortable campsite, they're in the river-side kitchen cooking up some great meals you'll love.

Fishing Adventures

We encourage fishing on all of our Idaho whitewater rafting trips but if your looking to have fishing the center of your vacation we have many different options. 

Bass Fishing  -  1/2 day to 2 day Main Salmon River trips during the summer months, great for beginners or avid anglers. These great fighters will be a great addition to your summer plans.

Steelhead Fishing  -  Drift boat fishing for steelhead during the Fall and Winter, the ocean run rainbow trout range from 25" to 40" up to 20lbs.  We have many options for steelhead on the main salmon and also in hells canyon.

Sturgeon Fishing in Hells Canyon  -  Our 3, 4 or 5 day Hells Canyon rafting trips include Sturgeon fishing depending on the group our guides will hook you into several of these giant pre-historic fish, sizes average 5 to 9 feet and up to 300lbs.

Chinook (King) Salmon  -  May and June bring spring chinook salmon to Riggins Idaho just a few miles fro our office we can find great fishing from our drift boats.  Fall Chinook are available on our 4 day Hells Canyon fishing trips in September and October.

Horseback Riding and Guest Ranch

Mountain River Outfitters and White Bird Summit Lodge have teamed up to bring you a complete outdoor vacation. Bring the whole family for an all inclusive vacation full of outdoor adventure, the best Idaho whitewater rafting and scenic horseback trail riding into the wilderness. Trip packages range from just 1/2 day trail rides or multi day pack trips combined with any of our whitewater rafting trips in Hells Canyon or on the Main Salmon river.

If you love nature come experience the wild rivers of Idaho and the breathtaking wildlife and scenery of our wilderness area's on our "Saddle and Paddle Trips". Enjoy horseback riding, whitewater rafting, fishing, hiking, camping, Dutch oven cooking and the finest accomodations at the lodge or in the wilderness.  This trip has many different options and we will make sure we find the right amount of whitewater, horseback trail riding, hiking, and camping that is right for your summer vacation.

Example: 2 day white water raft trip and 1/2 day trail ride on horseback with all food and lodging included...only $449.00

Mountain River Outfitters  ~   Riggins, Idaho

For Reservations Call:  1-888-547-4837   ~   e-mail  info@mtnriveroutfitters.com

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If you would like more information on the area we have added links to the local chambers of commerce.

Riggins Idaho Chamber    McCall chamber of commerce

We are located on Hwy 95, 35 miles north of McCall and 3 hours from Boise. If your planning a trip to Tamarack resort or Brundage Mountain we can arrange lodging and shuttle packages with different motels in the McCall area.

Mountain River Outfitters is a member of the Idaho Outfitter and Guide Association IOGA and the North Central Travel Association NCITA

Copyright © 2003

Mountain River Outfitters, LLc.

Jess & Brenda Baugh/Owners

Locally owned and operated in Riggins, Idaho

Mountain River Outfitters, LLc. is an equal opportunity recreation service provider and employer under authorization from the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area, Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. Mountain River Outfitters, LLc. is licensed and bonded outfitter in the State of Idaho and Oregon under special use permits by the U.S.F.S and the B.L.M. Some activities are operated licensed outfitters.