Welcome to the Salmon-Challis National Forest

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The Salmon-Challis National Forest covers over 4.3 million acres in east-central Idaho. Included within the boundaries of the Forest is 2.3 million acres of the Frank Church- River of No Return Wilderness Area, the largest contiguous wilderness area in the Continental United States.

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Salmon-Challis Forest Orders, Alerts, and Notices

Visit the Forest

Maps and Publications

Passes and Permits

Recreation

Special Places

Whitewater Rafting
Know Before You Go

Alerts and Notifications

Fire

InciWeb ~ Incident Information

Central Idaho Interagency Fire Center

Outfitters and Guides
About Us

District Offices

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News and Events

Explore the Salmon-Challis on Video

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The Salmon-Challis National Forest asks the public to please recreate responsibly.

Maps can be purchased online at USGS Map Store.
Annual Passes can be purchased online at USGS Recreational Passes

Forest Newsletter (March 2023)

Frankly Speaking Newsletter (Fall 2023)

Fiscal Year 2023 Salmon-Challis National Forest Annual Report

2024 Jackie Caivano Memorial Scholarship Application; sponsored by the employees of the Salmon-Challis National Forest

Recent News

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SALMON-CHALLIS NATIONAL FOREST CELEBRATES ARBOR DAY
Release Date: Apr 15, 2024
SPRING 2024 PRESCRIBED FIRE IN THE HUGHES CREEK AREA
Release Date: Apr 8, 2024

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