Lodge Accommodations
Lodge Accommodation trips are the ultimate in outdoor
adventure and luxury.
Would you like a truly unique wilderness
adventure? Lodge Accommodation trips with River Time Guide Service are the
perfect combination of adventure and rustic comfort. Imagine spending your day
crashing through whitewater and swimming in the sparkling water of the Salmon
River, then enjoying an evening sitting in a rocking chair on the porch of a
turn-of-the-century homestead, fishing or hunting lodge on the river's banks,
and finally taking a hot shower before slipping between clean white sheets.
Pioneers settled the banks of the Salmon
River, building homesteads, fishing and hunting lodges from the materials they
could acquire nearby. Fishing and hunting lodges also dotted the shores of the
Salmon River. When the River of No Return Wilderness was established, these
original homesteads, fishing and hunting lodges and their structures remained
protected by Congress. Now, by booking a Lodge Accommodation trip, you can
explore and enjoy these locations that are only accessible by river, horse, or
in some cases airplane. Dorm-style accommodations are available as well as
private rooms for couples. Each lodge is different, but most have flush
toilets. Hot showers are available at most locations, and the hospitality is
second to none. The following lodges are available for overnight stays on the
trips. Your trip will probably not include all of the lodges. Lodge selection
is based on group size, water levels, lodge availability, and trip length.
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The River of No Return
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The first lodge it is 18.0 miles from
your starting point of Corn Creek. The accommodations there are individual
rooms with two or three twin beds some rooms have double beds and shared
bathrooms. The rooms are rustic but clean. Flush toilets and hot showers. Main
lodge with dining area, and a very comfortable area with couches and large
chairs for reading, visiting, or just watching the river and world go by. There
is an old cabin there that is on the National historic register that was built
by Johnny Brigg's. There is great hiking and fishing in the area. |
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Jim O'Conner's lodge is perched at the
mouth of Arctic Creek in an unlikely spot right at the start of Black Canyon
it's 20 miles from Corn Creek. Arctic Creek Lodge lie's in the middle of the
steep Salmon River Canyon only a few steps away from the river. You will enjoy
seclusion in a wilderness environment while affording some of the conveniences
of home. One large sleeping cabin with dorm style sleeping area , two partition
off sleeping areas. There are no showers here the toilets are the new
composting type out house style. There is fishing and relaxing the front deck
looks right over the river. There is a trail that follows Arctic Creek for
hiking. You are also about a 50 yards from Salmon falls at one time a major
obstacle for river travelers. |
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Was first homesteaded 1897 It sits up
off the river by 1/4 mile, we have floated 39.0 miles from Corn CreekWas first
homesteaded 1897 It sits up off the river by 1/4 mile, we have floated 39.0
miles from Corn Creek. The lodge has changed hands many times in its history.
The book "River of no Return" Tells about the colorful history of the ranch.
The present owner's are two brothers and their families who have been redoing
all the Cabins and out buildings. There are three cabins that have two queen
beds each. One Cabin has up stairs sleeping with single beds. Each cabin has
it's own bathroom with flush toilets and hot showers. One interesting note;
Ranch gets all its electricity from it very own Pelton Wheel. There's all sorts
of hiking in this area. The Salmon River Trail runs through the
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Mike McClain and his wife Carolyn are
the owners and host here at China Bar. We have rafted 46 miles from Corn Creek.
China Bar sits on 20 acres. Between 1882-1884 the area was mined extensively by
oriental miners. There are two large sleeping cabins with dorm style sleeping
in the front area, sleeping rooms with two single beds, and a shower room with
a sink. There is a one on a kind three sitter out house here. The main lodge
has a large dining area and living room overlooking the river. In the main
lodge there is one of best collections of original photos and history of the
Main Salmon River that can be found. Interconnecting the two sleeping cabins
and main lodge is a large elevated outside deck with its own outdoor dining
area. Short hikes up Lemhi Creek are available and fishing in the river at the
mouth of Lemhi Creek is also available. |
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Mackay Bar Ranch is a family owned
resort located within Idaho's Frank Church Wilderness area. Situated on the
river's edge, where waters of the Main Salmon and the South Fork of the Salmon
Rivers meet. We have floated 56 miles from Corn Creek. Ken has one of the
modern Lodges on the River. There are three cabins with a couple of queens and
twin beds. There are also a couple of rooms with just twin beds. All cabins
have full bathrooms with showers and flush toilets. The lodge has a small
store, very good selection of books for reading and a large very comfortable
living room with a beautiful rock wall fireplace. Nice hiking in the area you
can hike up the South Fork of the Salmon river. There is also an airstrip for
guest that will be leaving from MacKay Bar. |
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What can I say about Shepp Ranch .We
have floated 66 miles to get here. A very comfortable guest ranch with hotel
like accommodations. Shepp Ranch offers accommodations in 6 rustic comfortable
cabins with private baths, situated looking out over the Salmon River and
Crooked Ck. Each cabin has a wood burning stove or fireplace and a comfortable
couch for curling up to read. Each cabin can accommodate 3 to 5 people
depending on the make up of the group. They treat people Right. There are all
kinds of hiking, fishing, relaxing in the main lodge. In the main lodge a wall
full of artifacts from the early days and a great arrow head collection. Also
guests can fly out of here. |
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Wow -What an incredible trip that was! I think we
are all having a bit of trouble readjusting to the "real world" The utter peace
and quiet of floating down the river with only the sound of the waves and the
oars slapping the water. Once again, thank you so much for providing such a
wonder full experience. It was truly the best vacation of my life.
Scott and Amy |
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