Middle Fork of the Salmon planning
Middle Fork of the Salmon itineraries
Sample trip plans with realistic durations. Distances and logistics come from the managing agency — confirm current conditions before committing.
Route options
- Boundary Creek to Cache Bar — the full 104 miles, the standard 6-day trip
- Indian Creek to Cache Bar — ~70 miles, the low-water fly-in option
- Marsh Creek put-in — early-season high-water alternative to Boundary Creek
6 days
The Standard
Boundary Creek to Cache Bar, 104 miles — all the named rapids, hot springs and riverside camps.
5 days
Low-water fly-in
Indian Creek to Cache Bar, ~70 miles, skipping the bony upper miles in September.
Access points
- Boundary Creek launch (standard put-in, USFS)
- Marsh Creek (early-season / high-water put-in)
- Indian Creek (fly-in put-in at low water, river mile ~25)
- Cache Bar Boat Ramp (primary take-out)