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Offices

Contacting each Ranger District office directly is the best way to gather the most up-to-date and detailed information about recreation sites, roads, trails, events and specific questions you may have.

If you are interested in forest-wide information, or don't know which office you should contact, the supervisor's office will be able to help you. 

Salmon-Challis National Forest Offices

Photo of the Public Lands Center in Salmon, ID

Address: 1206 S. Challis Street Salmon, ID 83467
Phone: 208-756-5100
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (Closed on federal holidays)

Central Idaho Interagency Fire Center Sign

Address: 1206 S. Challis St. Salmon, ID 83467
Phone: 208-756-5157
Hours: Variable (Closed on federal holidays)

Challis-Yankee Fork / Middle Fork Ranger District Office

Address: 311 N. US Highway 93 Challis , ID 83266
Phone: 208-879-4100
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: sm.fs.middlefork@usda.gov

Leadore Ranger District

Address: 103 Ranger Street Leadore, ID 83464
Phone: 208-768-2500
Hours: By appointment (Closed on federal holidays)

 Lost River Ranger District

Address: 716 W Custer Mackay, ID 83251
Phone: 208-588-3400
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (Closed on federal holidays)

North Fork Ranger District

Address: 11 Casey Rd. North Fork, ID 83466
Phone: 208-865-2700
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: sm.fs.salmonriver@usda.gov

Salmon-Cobalt Ranger Station

Address: 311 McPherson St. Salmon, ID 83467
Phone: 208-756-5200
Hours: By Appointment (Closed on federal holidays)