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A river lined with fencing with green and yellow trees and the Land of the Yankee Fork Visitor Center in the background.
Land of the Yankee Fork State Park Visitor Center, Challis. Photo credit: Visit Idaho.
side view of a bridge over a river surrounded by yellow and green trees
Salmon River, Salmon. Photo credit: Idaho Tourism.
An old wooden and brick building beside a dirt path lined with fencing, surrounded by trees at Bayhorse Ghost Town.
Bayhorse Ghost Town, Land of the Yankee Fork State Park, near Challis. Photo credit: Visit Idaho.
A view of the Salmon River lined with trees with mountains in the background at Dry Gulch.
Salmon River, near Salmon. Photo credit: Visit Idaho.
A couple walking with their two dogs along a dirt road towards a tall historic wooden building.
Bayhorse Ghost Town, Land of the Yankee Fork State Park, near Challis. Photo credit: Visit Idaho.
a bridge crossing over a river with trees and mountains in the background
Salmon River, Salmon. Photo credit: Idaho Tourism.
view of a street lined with wooden and brick historic looking buildings
Main Street, Salmon. Photo credit: Idaho Tourism.
A view of the sweeping pine tree forest and mountain peaks surrounding Redfish Lake.
Redfish Lake, near Stanley. Photo credit: Visit Idaho.
a man and woman hiking with backpacks surrounded by desert shrubs with mountains in the background
Marshall Ridge, near Stanley. Photo credit: Idaho Tourism.
a couple walking their two dogs on a gravel road at a historical site with a old-fashioned harvester, with trees and mountains in the background
Land of the Yankee Fork State Park, Challis. Photo credit: Idaho Tourism.
View of the parking lot and the Land of the Yankee Fork State Park Visitor Center, with mountains in the background.
Land of the Yankee Fork State Park Visitor Center, Challis. Photo credit: Visit Idaho.
Salmon River Scenic Byway

Salmon River Scenic Byway

Explore Idaho’s wild and scenic side along the Salmon River Scenic Byway. This 161-mile route follows the Salmon River providing access to jaw-dropping outdoor opportunities as well as a chance to visit ghost towns and other historical sites. Add in wonderful views of the rugged Sawtooth Mountains, and it’s easy to understand why this is a must-see scenic byway.

Salmon River Scenic Byway

Length

163 miles
262 km

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Time

3 hours, 9 minutes

Salmon River Scenic Byway

Region

Central Idaho

Salmon River Scenic Byway

When to Visit

April-November

Salmon River Scenic Byway

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Salmon River Scenic Byway

Road Trip Tips

Turn-by-Turn Directions: From the Montana state line south on U.S. 93 to Challis, then west to Stanley on Idaho 75.

Full services in: Stanley, Challis, Salmon and North Fork

Partial Services in: Clayton and Gibbonsville

Motorcycle Route: Yes

Full services: When gas, food and lodging are available
Partial services: When gas and a few other facilities are available

Nearby Adventures

Discover pristine forests, wild whitewater, historic trails and more during your road trip along the Salmon River Scenic Byway.

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Travel Tips

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