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) ![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) ![Miles from nowhere on one of the most beautiful roads in Idaho - somewhere halfway between Ketchum and McKay, ID on the beautiful Big Lost River. Borah Peak in the Lost Mountain Range looms big! #roadtrip](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000433196/4c5d6a44-d56f-4bac-95ab-587a56b566a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Salmon-Challis National Forest Things to do - 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 $137 nightly $153 total Apr 19 - Apr 20 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! (1,001 reviews) Clean rooms, great service. Reviewed on Mar 18, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F19%2F2026&endDate=4%2F20%2F2026&selected=24827&PinnedHotelID=24827&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6102058) ![Sun Valley Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/860000/858000/857973/154ee9a0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sun Valley Resort 1 Sun Valley Rd Sun Valley ID $240 nightly $268 total Apr 21 - Apr 22 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! (685 reviews) Loved our stay at The Sun Valley Lodge. Only downside I would say is they do not extend or offer late checkout for even 30 minutes. I would think at a place this nice where people are expecting at least that for what they’re paying for, they would be able to do it. That is the only bad thing I would ... Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F21%2F2026&endDate=4%2F22%2F2026&selected=857973&PinnedHotelID=857973&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6102058) ![Wood River Inn & Suites](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4970000/4966600/4966582/f28396c8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Wood River Inn & Suites 601 N Main St Hailey ID $163 nightly $186 total Apr 1 - Apr 2 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this ski hotel in Hailey. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews) It was great, beds need upgraded Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F1%2F2026&endDate=4%2F2%2F2026&selected=4966582&PinnedHotelID=4966582&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6102058) [See all 1,290 properties in Salmon-Challis National Forest](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=3%2F24%2F2026&endDate=3%2F25%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. ![Downtown Hailey - Cozy, Quiet, Close to everything!](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34170000/34161700/34161700/d25c4f0f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Downtown Hailey - Cozy, Quiet, Close to everything! Hailey ID Stay at this apartment in Hailey. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions Wood River Farmers Market and Liberty Theater are located ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (171 reviews) The place is great, owner was very nice and asked if we need anything while there. Parking can be a tricky but overall it's quite amd locate just as stated. If we ever come back will definitely stay again Reviewed on Mar 12, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hailey-Hotels-Downtown-Hailey-Cozy.h34161700.Hotel-Information) ![Cabin on Salmon River/Sleeps 6/2 Bed/2Bath](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123540000/123538600/123538534/w1305h1750x1y3-cdf9f6df_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cabin on Salmon River/Sleeps 6/2 Bed/2Bath Salmon ID Stay at this cabin in Salmon. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Salmon River and Salmon Public Library are located nearby. 9.6/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews) Place was very clean. Host was responsive. Reviewed on Mar 5, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Salmon-Hotels-Cabin-On-Salmon-RiverSleeps-62-Bed2Bath.h123538534.Hotel-Information) ![Stanley Stays - The Valley Creek Cabin](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89650000/89641200/89641141/043b7200_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Stanley Stays - The Valley Creek Cabin Stanley ID Stay at this cabin in Stanley. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Stanley Lake and Pulpit Lake are located nearby. 9.8/10 Exceptional! (16 reviews) Great place! The hosts are great to work with and highly recommend eating papa Brunees while you’re there. Reviewed on Feb 26, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Stanley-Hotels-Stanley-Homestead-Cabins-Valley-Creek-Cabin-The-Perfect-Place-To-Enjoy-Stanley.h89641141.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Salmon-Challis National Forest](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6102058&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) 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. ## 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=2026-03-23&endDate=2026-03-24)[Mar 23 - Mar 24](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6102058&startDate=2026-03-23&endDate=2026-03-24) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6102058&startDate=2026-03-24&endDate=2026-03-25)[Mar 24 - Mar 25](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6102058&startDate=2026-03-24&endDate=2026-03-25) [This weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6102058&startDate=3%2F27%2F2026&endDate=3%2F29%2F2026)[Mar 27 - Mar 29](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6102058&startDate=3%2F27%2F2026&endDate=3%2F29%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6102058&startDate=4%2F3%2F2026&endDate=4%2F5%2F2026)[Apr 3 - Apr 5](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6102058&startDate=4%2F3%2F2026&endDate=4%2F5%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 4.5/5(3 reviews) 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) ![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) ![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) #### 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) #### 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) #### 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) ## 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) - [Borah Peak ](https://expedia.com/Borah-Peak-Mackay.d553248634329336142.Vacation-Attraction) - [Yankee Fork Gold Dredge ](https://expedia.com/Yankee-Fork-Gold-Dredge-Stanley.d636717017606021120.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) - [Redfish Outlet Lake ](https://expedia.com/Redfish-Outlet-Lake-Stanley.d553248621532642519.Vacation-Attraction) - [Sawtooth National Forest ](https://expedia.com/Sawtooth-National-Forest-Idaho.d6104937.Vacation-Attraction) - [Caribou-Targhee National Forest ](https://expedia.com/Caribou-Targhee-National-Forest-Idaho.d6102043.Vacation-Attraction) - [Bald Mountain ](https://expedia.com/Bald-Mountain-Ketchum.d6216464.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) - [Big Hole River ](https://expedia.com/Big-Hole-River-Montana.d681746517902360576.Vacation-Attraction) - [Lost Trail Powder Mountain ](https://expedia.com/Lost-Trail-Powder-Mountain-United-States-of-America.d6115528.Vacation-Attraction) - [Boise River ](https://expedia.com/Boise-River-Idaho.d681605672325767168.Vacation-Attraction) - [River Run Day Lodge ](https://expedia.com/River-Run-Day-Lodge-Ketchum.d553248621594534872.Vacation-Attraction) - [Middle Fork Salmon River ](https://expedia.com/Middle-Fork-Salmon-River-Idaho.d683384799275560960.Vacation-Attraction) - [Bitterroot River ](https://expedia.com/Bitterroot-River-Montana.d681748564093566976.Vacation-Attraction) - [Payette River ](https://expedia.com/Payette-River-Idaho.d683386105105293312.Vacation-Attraction) - [Elkhorn Golf Club ](https://expedia.com/Elkhorn-Golf-Club-Sun-Valley.d6216490.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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