activities
Something For Everyone
Combination Whitewater Rafting and Lodge Stays
Raft In Or Out!
Exclusive to Middle Fork Lodge! The Middle Fork Lodge sits in the middle of one of the most sought after 6 day whitewater rafting and fishing stretches in the United States. Unique to your stay, your group of 8 or more can take a 2-4 night guided rafting trip that ends or begins on the banks of the Lodge property or do the entire 6-day rafting trip with us. These excursions are offered with our internal team and our own licensed and bonded rafting company. Enjoy a true whitewater rafting experience AND luxury wilderness lodging all on the same trip. Are you interested in fly fishing too? The Middle Fork Rafting Company guides are experienced fishermen as well. After a long day on the river, sometimes all you need is to unwind in quiet. There is no better way than wading into the banks of the river and letting your mind wander while trying to capture the Blue Ribbon fishing the Middle Fork of the Salmon River has to offer! Learn more here
*photo credit: Mark Lisk
Fly Fishing
Tempt a Trout to Play
Welcome to your own personal fly-fishing mecca. The Middle Fork has been a catch and release fishery since the 1970’s and the river maintains a robust and healthy population of native fish. West slope cutthroat trout (Salmo clarki) and rainbow trout (Salmo gairdneri) are in abundance and grow up to 16 inches. Fishing is done with barbless hooks.
Whether you are a novice or a veteran fly-fisherman, you will find great fishing here and knowledgeable guides to put you in the best spots on the river.
Idaho fishing licenses are required and we are here to help, if needed. LINK HERE
Horseback Riding
Head Out on Horses
Horseback riding is one of the best ways to experience the beauty of the River of No Return Wilderness. These trips are guided and open to all experience levels. Ride to a higher elevation view to see miles of the river corridor. Investigate the remnants of settlements set up by 19th century explorers. Explore Native American pictographs, shelter pits, and hunting blinds. These excursions also offer the possibility of spotting local wildlife in their natural habitat.
Hiking
Rugged and Real - Roam Free
For those that can escape the embrace of comfort and relaxation of the lodge, you will find endless options and directions in which you can roam. Whether your interests are a quiet hike along the Middle Fork of the Salmon River or a challenging mountain climb, we provide trips for all ages and fitness levels. We love to share backcountry lore and guide hiking tours that will lead you through historic sites and to explore Native American hunting blinds and pictographs. These excursions also offer an excellent opportunity to see the local wildlife in their natural habitat.
Clay Shooting | Outfitted Hunts
Get Your Annie Oakley On!
Test your sharpshooter skills with our sporting clay machine and 20 and 12 gauge shotguns. Never tried it? No problem! It’s easy to learn and so much fun!
Was clay shooting just the beginning for you? The modern property of the Middle Fork Lodge originated as a hunting lodge in the 1930’s. The MFL offers seasonal outfitted hunts that both cater to you, the individual, and respect the beautiful ecosystem of the Frank Church Wilderness; hunts at the Middle Fork Lodge are not set up to be forgotten. Click the link that follows for details on the hunting packages offered.