The Salmon-Challis National Forest covers over 4.3 million acres
in east-central Idaho. Included within the boundaries of the Forest
is 1.3 million acres of the Frank Church-- River of No Return Wilderness
Area, the largest wilderness area in the Continental United States.
Rugged and remote, this country offers adventure, solitude and breathtaking
scenery. The Forest also contains Borah Peak, Idaho's tallest peak,
the Wild & Scenic Salmon. River and the Middle Fork of the Salmon
River. The area is a highly desired destination for hunting, fishing,
white-water rafting and many other popular recreational pursuits.
What's
New...
Seasonal
Road Closures -- September is the month when seasonal closures
begin on some roads on the Salmon-Challis National Forest. These
closures occur annually and are for wildlife security and/or erosion
control reasons as stated in the Salmon or Challis National Forest
Travel Plans. -more-
Additional
Firewood Cutting Areas Available -- Beginning Thursday September
9 four roads previously behind locked gates will be open for fuelwood
gathering on the Salmon/Cobalt Ranger District. Spur roads 300 A,
301A, 326 and 326A, within the former Missouri Gulch Timber Sale
area, have been closed for several years and will be open for about
4 weeks this fall. -more-
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