Title: Visit Salmon-Challis National Forest: Best of Salmon-Challis National Forest Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.com [Hotels in Salmon-Challis National Forest](https://expedia.com/Salmon-Challis-National-Forest-Hotels.d6102058.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Salmon-Challis National Forest](https://expedia.com/Salmon-Challis-National-Forest-Vacation-Rentals.d6102058.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Salmon-Challis National Forest](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Salmon-Challis-National-Forest.d6102058.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Salmon-Challis National Forest](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Salmon-Challis-National-Forest.d6102058.Car-Rental-Guide)[Salmon-Challis National Forest Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Salmon-Challis-National-Forest.d6102058.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Salmon-Challis National Forest, ID ## Travel Guide ![USA, Idaho. Shooting star wildflowers blooming in Elk Meadows, Salmon-Challis National Forest.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6102058/49e98932-b75c-4bd6-8d1c-9b6de4f87303.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![USA, Idaho. Shooting star wildflowers blooming in Elk Meadows, Salmon-Challis National Forest.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6102058/49e98932-b75c-4bd6-8d1c-9b6de4f87303.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Heading back down Borah Peak, The Top of Idaho! Fighting depression after my marriage ended, I took the day that would have been my 12th wedding anniversary and I made that day about doing something challenging and amazing! #adventure](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000433196/5a6e37b4-b750-4491-b914-fc0bb1f66a2e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Looking down at the Salmon River. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/214/bed2d0bc-56d7-491c-afe9-678b8fbabaed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![We got up early before the sun to be able to relax in these warm springs. The pools are deep enough to where you can lay down and submerge most of your body. And you can't beat the view! Hike was short but a steep and rocky one.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/183172/2e2f109d-d4cd-4dae-a2fe-5ae943a18885.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Salmon-Challis National Forest Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_6102058) - Salmon-Challis National Forest Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Salmon-Challis National Forest ![Best Western Tyrolean Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24900/24827/a81a9ba2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Best Western Tyrolean Lodge 260 Cottonwood Street Ketchum ID $200 nightly $222 total Mar 8 - Mar 9 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Ketchum. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews) Super clean for older hotel, location to ski hill and breakfast Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F8%2F2026&endDate=3%2F9%2F2026&selected=24827&PinnedHotelID=24827&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6102058) ![Hotel Ketchum](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20330000/20322700/20322655/679ff8d7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Ketchum 600 N Main St Ketchum ID $201 nightly $223 total Mar 15 - Mar 16 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Ketchum. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews) Clean room. Great views. Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F15%2F2026&endDate=3%2F16%2F2026&selected=20322655&PinnedHotelID=20322655&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6102058) ![Sun Valley Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/860000/858000/857973/7dddfbcf_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sun Valley Resort 1 Sun Valley Rd Sun Valley ID $382 nightly $428 total Mar 29 - Mar 30 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this spa hotel in Sun Valley. Enjoy free valet parking, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Sun Valley Ski Resort and ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (682 reviews) Staff was stiff, no friendliness or feeling welcomed. Exception is the team at the Duchin lounge. They were amazing Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F29%2F2026&endDate=3%2F30%2F2026&selected=857973&PinnedHotelID=857973&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6102058) [See all 1,334 properties in Salmon-Challis National Forest](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=2%2F28%2F2026&endDate=3%2F1%2F2026®ionId=6102058) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![2 Bedroom with loft and game room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90180000/90172800/90172795/1b625822_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 2 Bedroom with loft and game room Gibbonsville ID Stay at this cabin in Gibbonsville. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and a pool table. 10/10 Exceptional! (14 reviews) Lots of fun as a family! Close to Lost Trail ski area. We enjoyed the quiet comfort of the cabin and the pool table was a plus!! Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Gibbonsville-Hotels-2-Bedroom-With-Loft-And-Game-Room.h90172795.Hotel-Information) ![Skier's Paradise in the winter, bikers/hikers paradise in the summer! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112910000/112909900/112909848/4da262b8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Skier's Paradise in the winter, bikers/hikers paradise in the summer! Ketchum ID Stay at this condo in Ketchum. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Sun Valley Ski Resort and Sun Valley ... 9/10 Wonderful! (31 reviews) Great place and great location Reviewed on Feb 12, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Ketchum-Hotels-Skiers-Paradise.h112909848.Hotel-Information) ![Stanley Stays - The Bonanza Cabin](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89650000/89641000/89640955/5b83719f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Stanley Stays - The Bonanza Cabin Stanley ID Stay at this cabin in Stanley. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Stanley Lake and Pulpit Lake are located nearby. 10/10 Exceptional! (18 reviews) Comfy beds, cute welcome basket, wonderful area. Couldn’t ask for better! 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Additional terms may apply. ## Check Salmon-Challis National Forest hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6102058&startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-02-28)[Feb 27 - Feb 28](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6102058&startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-02-28) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6102058&startDate=2026-02-28&endDate=2026-03-01)[Feb 28 - Mar 1](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6102058&startDate=2026-02-28&endDate=2026-03-01) [This weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6102058&startDate=2%2F27%2F2026&endDate=3%2F1%2F2026)[Feb 27 - Mar 1](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6102058&startDate=2%2F27%2F2026&endDate=3%2F1%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Scenic view of Goldbug Hot Springs and mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634329275778/8a669c05-c8e9-4f10-ac9c-4469978ee0b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Goldbug Hot Springs You can take time to visit Goldbug Hot Springs during your travels to Salmon. Stroll along this family-friendly area's riverfront, or simply enjoy its coffeehouses. [](https://expedia.com/Goldbug-Hot-Springs-Salmon.d553248634329275778.Vacation-Attraction) ![Custer Ghost Minin Town Idaho Yankee Fork Gold Dredge Site](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/636717017606021120/2f251a26-e90a-421b-8dda-8e68c67c7d18.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Yankee Fork Gold Dredge You can find out about the history of Stanley with a trip to Yankee Fork Gold Dredge. Discover the area's mountain views and restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Yankee-Fork-Gold-Dredge-Stanley.d636717017606021120.Vacation-Attraction) ![Multicolored mountain range on the morning sun](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634329336142/00c55e24-2774-4177-94b6-403aa6b927b9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Borah Peak Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Borah Peak during your travels in Mackay. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Borah-Peak-Mackay.d553248634329336142.Vacation-Attraction) #### Bald Mountain Trail You can take time to visit Bald Mountain Trail during your travels to Challis. While you're in the area, wander around the parks. [](https://expedia.com/Bald-Mountain-Trail-Challis.d553248621532642531.Vacation-Attraction) #### Corn Creek Trailhead You can take time to visit Corn Creek Trailhead during your travels to Shoup. While you're in the area, wander around the parks. [](https://expedia.com/Corn-Creek-Trailhead-Shoup.d641530150120345600.Vacation-Attraction) #### Custer Ghost Town Find out about the history of Stanley when you take a trip to Custer Ghost Town. Discover the area's mountain views and restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Custer-Ghost-Town-Stanley.d866962268286734336.Vacation-Attraction) ## Cities near Salmon-Challis National Forest ![Easley Peak, Sun Valley Idaho](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6093/051ae85d-c1e6-4177-ad34-3ff15e45e55b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Ketchum ![Ridge of Rocky Mountains in the Idaho wilderness](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6618/b384374c-639a-4e42-939d-3dfcbb0d6df6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Challis ![Dillon which includes landscape views, tranquil scenes and mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6872/5a4d5be2-47d0-47e9-85ef-824cc20146d4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Dillon ![Amazing view!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/161828/ad59f3af-71b5-43e9-9dec-83aa4e061c56.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Stanley - Cities near Salmon-Challis National Forest - Places of interest [Ketchum](https://expedia.com/Ketchum.dx6093)[Challis](https://expedia.com/Challis.dx6618)[Dillon](https://expedia.com/Dillon.dx6872)[Stanley](https://expedia.com/Stanley.dx161828)[Sula](https://expedia.com/Sula.dx163372)[Hailey](https://expedia.com/Hailey.dx183166)[Salmon](https://expedia.com/Salmon.dx183172)[Darby](https://expedia.com/Darby.dx183511)[Cascade](https://expedia.com/Cascade.dx6049087)[Wisdom](https://expedia.com/Wisdom.dx6180813)[Shoup](https://expedia.com/Shoup.dx6354639)[Lowman](https://expedia.com/Lowman.dx6358313)[Lemhi](https://expedia.com/Lemhi.dx3000433191)[Mackay](https://expedia.com/Mackay.dx3000433196)[May](https://expedia.com/May.dx3000433199)[North Fork](https://expedia.com/North-Fork.dx3000433240)[Arco](https://expedia.com/Arco.dx3000462399)[Carmen](https://expedia.com/Carmen.dx553248635973683748)[Gibbonsville](https://expedia.com/Gibbonsville.dx553248635974530634) - [Goldbug Hot Springs ](https://expedia.com/Goldbug-Hot-Springs-Salmon.d553248634329275778.Vacation-Attraction) - [Yankee Fork Gold Dredge ](https://expedia.com/Yankee-Fork-Gold-Dredge-Stanley.d636717017606021120.Vacation-Attraction) - [Borah Peak ](https://expedia.com/Borah-Peak-Mackay.d553248634329336142.Vacation-Attraction) - [Bald Mountain Trail ](https://expedia.com/Bald-Mountain-Trail-Challis.d553248621532642531.Vacation-Attraction) - [Sun Valley Ski Resort ](https://expedia.com/Sun-Valley-Ski-Resort-Idaho.d6102064.Vacation-Attraction) - [Craters of the Moon National Monument ](https://expedia.com/Craters-Of-The-Moon-National-Monument-Idaho.d6102013.Vacation-Attraction) - [Redfish Lake Visitor Center ](https://expedia.com/Redfish-Lake-Visitor-Center-Stanley.d553248621563668446.Vacation-Attraction) - [Caribou-Targhee National Forest ](https://expedia.com/Caribou-Targhee-National-Forest-Idaho.d6102043.Vacation-Attraction) - [Sawtooth National Forest ](https://expedia.com/Sawtooth-National-Forest-Idaho.d6104937.Vacation-Attraction) - [Redfish Outlet Lake ](https://expedia.com/Redfish-Outlet-Lake-Stanley.d553248621532642519.Vacation-Attraction) - [Bald Mountain ](https://expedia.com/Bald-Mountain-Ketchum.d6216464.Vacation-Attraction) - [River Run Day Lodge ](https://expedia.com/River-Run-Day-Lodge-Ketchum.d553248621594534872.Vacation-Attraction) - [Big Hole National Battlefield ](https://expedia.com/Big-Hole-National-Battlefield-Wisdom.d6115532.Vacation-Attraction) - [Stanley Lake ](https://expedia.com/Stanley-Lake-Stanley.d553248622105197682.Vacation-Attraction) - [Lost Trail Powder Mountain ](https://expedia.com/Lost-Trail-Powder-Mountain-United-States-of-America.d6115528.Vacation-Attraction) - [Payette River ](https://expedia.com/Payette-River-Idaho.d683386105105293312.Vacation-Attraction) - [Big Hole River ](https://expedia.com/Big-Hole-River-Montana.d681746517902360576.Vacation-Attraction) - [Boise River ](https://expedia.com/Boise-River-Idaho.d681605672325767168.Vacation-Attraction) - [Bitterroot River ](https://expedia.com/Bitterroot-River-Montana.d681748564093566976.Vacation-Attraction) - [Land of the Yankee Fork State Park ](https://expedia.com/Land-Of-The-Yankee-Fork-State-Park-Challis.d553248633992462662.Vacation-Attraction) - [Elkhorn Golf Club ](https://expedia.com/Elkhorn-Golf-Club-Sun-Valley.d6216490.Vacation-Attraction) - [Ernest Hemingway Memorial ](https://expedia.com/Ernest-Hemingway-Memorial-Sun-Valley.d6216469.Vacation-Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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