Flights from Boise to Stanley can be arranged with Salmon Air Taxi, 1-800-448-3413. The Mountain Village Lodge provides a free shuttle from the lodge airport for guests staying with them.
Driving and Shuttle Information
The drive from Boise to Stanley takes about 3 hours. You can arrange to have your car shuttled to Salmon from Stanley while you are on the river by contacting River Shuttles at 1-800-831-8942.
Car Rental Information
The managers at these Boise agencies are familiar with river trip logistics and can help with your rental plans. If you plan to have the car shuttled or returned to the agency while you are on the river, please contact River Shuttles at 1-800-831-8942 to discuss your options.
What to Bring
We provide just about everything you'll need, including freshly laundered sleeping bags and, spacious, clean tents.
- Sun Screen and lip protection
- Sunglasses with strap
- Shirts for camp and to wear on-river
- 2 pair of quick drying shorts or bathing suits
- Baseball type cap
- 1 pair of pants for camp
- 2 pair of shoes for camp and boating (river sandals)
- 2 pairs of wool socks
- Fleece jacket or wool sweater
- Warm jacket
- Polypropylene underwear, top and bottom
- Rain gear (good quality)
- Towel
- Toiletries
- Personal medications
- Water bottle with loop for attaching
- Flashlight
- Camera
- Large Ziplock bags (for wet items & personal hygiene)
Optional items might include a paperback book, binoculars, fishing equipment (rods in protective cases), insect repellent and a fanny pack for hiking. Do not bring radios (iPod types are OK) or firearms.
Fishing
Fishing on the Middle Fork is outstanding. You'll need an Idaho fishing licence. You can get one in Stanley or by calling Idaho Sports Licensing, 1-800-554-8685. Our favorite tackle shop is McCoy's in Stanley and they can put together a selection of flies for you. Their phone number is 1-208-774-3377. Our fly fishing tips PDF has helpful information about fishing the Middle Fork.
Accommodations After Your River Trip
On the last day of your trip, our bus will take everyone to Salmon. Most guests either spend the night there or return to Boise that afternoon. For lodging in Salmon, we recommend The Stage Coach Inn, 1-208-756-4251. In Boise, our suggestion is the Best Western Vista Inn, 1-800-727-5006.
Travel Arrangements at the End of Your Trip
Guests are responsible for flight arrangements from Salmon and should make reservations well in advance. The phone number for Salmon Air Taxi is 1-800-448-3413. Our bus usually arrives at the Salmon airport by 4 pm on the afternoon of our take-out.
Weather
Summer weather is usually ideal on the Middle Fork but mountain rain showers are common. Typical daytime temperatures are in the low 80s, cooling to the mid-50s in the evening. Early June dates are cooler. Make sure to bring good quality rain gear and a warm, fleece type jacket. Here is a link for the current weather in Stanley.
