Shuttle Services
We provide the best shuttle service for the Middle Fork and Main Salmon rivers. Please make shuttle arrangements as early as possible.
Our shuttle-driving team is made up of mature, responsible drivers with many years of experience driving on Idaho's roads. Tips are appreciated.
Please note:
1. Be sure your vehicle and trailer tires, and spares, are in good condition. Idaho roads are subject to frequent rock slides.
2. Please be sure that all trailer and vehicle lights work properly.
3. The following need to be arranged prior to shuttling your vehicle:
* Shuttle payment: Can be cash, check, or credit card.
* Fuel Deposit: Must be cash.
* Keys: Please provide ignition, door, spare tire, trailer, and fuel cap keys. Upon completion of your shuttle, we will lock keys in your vehicle unless other arrangements are made. You will need to take a spare set with you.
* Description of vehicle: Include make, model, color, and license plate number and state.
* A completed Shuttle Request Form: Or call to make arrangements.
Click the Online Shuttle Request Form to complete and submit online.
Click the Print Version of Shuttle Request Form to print, complete, and send electronically or by snail mail.
Middle Fork Shuttles
Typically, boaters put in at Boundary Creek and take out at Cache Bar. 
The Boundary Creek turnoff is on Highway 21 west of Stanley between mileposts 109 and 110.
An alternate early season put-in is Marsh Creek. The Marsh Creek put-in is on Highway 21 between mileposts 111 and 112.
Per Vehicle Cost of Middle Fork Shuttles:
| Boundary Creek or Marsh Creek to: | Cost | Fuel Deposit |
|---|---|---|
| Stanley | $175.00 | $0 if full |
| Salmon | $275.00 | $60.00 |
| Confluence (Stoddard) | $350.00 | $80.00 |
| Cache Bar (Normal take-out) | $350.00 | $80.00 |
| Corn Creek | $350.00 | $80.00 |
| Stanley to: | Cost | Fuel Deposit |
|---|---|---|
| Salmon | $200.00 | $0 if full |
| Confluence (Stoddard) | $325.00 | $60.00 |
| Cache Bar (Normal take-out) | $325.00 | $60.00 |
| Corn Creek | $325.00 | $60.00 |
| Challis to : | Cost | Fuel Deposit |
|---|---|---|
| Salmon | $175.00 | $0 if full |
| Confluence (Stoddard) | $275.00 | $0 if full |
| Cache Bar (Normal take-out) | $275.00 | $0 if full |
| Corn Creek | $275.00 | $0 if full |
| Salmon to : | Cost | Fuel Deposit |
|---|---|---|
| Confluence (Stoddard) | $175.00 | $0 if full |
| Cache Bar (Normal take-out) | $175.00 | $0 if full |
| Corn Creek | $175.00 | $0 if full |
Main Salmon Shuttles
We do a limited number of Main Salmon shuttles. Priority is given to our raft rental customers.
Per Vehicle Cost of Main Salmon Shuttles:
| Corn Creek to: | Cost | Fuel Deposit |
|---|---|---|
| Salmon | $175.00 | $0 if full |
| Riggins | $425.00 | $100.00 |
| Spring Bar | $475.00 | $100.00 |
| Carey Creek (Normal take-out) | $475.00 | $100.00 |
| Salmon to: | Cost | Fuel Deposit |
|---|---|---|
| McCall | $400.00 | $80.00 |
| Riggins | $400.00 | $80.00 |
| Spring Bar | $450.00 | $80.00 |
| Carey Creek (Normal take-out) | $450.00 | $80.00 |
Travel Times and Distances
Middle Fork Trips
The table below shows the approximate mileage and travel times between the usual Middle Fork put-in, Boundary Creek, and the usual Middle Fork take-out, Cache Bar.
| Middle Fork | Miles | Approximate Travel Time |
|---|---|---|
| Boundar Creek to Cache Bar | 222 | 6 hours |
| Boundary Creek to Stanley | 44 | 1-1/4 hours |
| Stanley to Salmon | 118 | 2-1/2 hours |
| Salmon to Cache Bar | 60 | 2 hours |
Main Salmon Trips
The table below shows the approximate mileage and travel times between the usual Main Salmon put-in, Corn Creek, and the usual Main Salmon take-out, Carey Creek.
| Main Salmon | Miles | Approximate Travel Time |
|---|---|---|
| Corn Creek to Carey Creek - North route | 427 | 10-1/2 hours |
| Corn Creek to Carey Creek - South route | 416 | 10 hours |
| Salmon to Corn Creek | 67 | 2 hours |
| Salmon to McCall | 275 | 5-1/4 hours |
| Salmon to Riggins - North route | 335 | 7 hours |
| Salmon to Riggins - South route | 324 | 6+-1/2 hours |
| Riggins to Carey Creek | 25 | 1 hours |