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Welcome to the Salmon-Challis National Forest
Plan your next adventure!
The Salmon-Challis National Forest covers over 4.3 million acres in east-central Idaho. Included within the boundaries of the Forest is 2.3 million acres of the Frank Church- River of No Return Wilderness Area, the largest contiguous wilderness area in the Continental United States.
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Visit the Forest
- Maps can be purchased online at USGS Map Store.
- Annual Passes can be purchased online at USGS Recreational Passes
The Salmon-Challis National Forest asks the public to please recreate responsibly.
Forest Newsletter (March 2023)
Frankly Speaking Newsletter (Fall 2023)
Fiscal Year 2023 Salmon-Challis National Forest Annual Report
Recent News
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GARDEN FIRE UPDATE OCTOBER 10, 2024
Release Date: Oct 10, 2024
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GARDEN FIRE UPDATE OCTOBER 9, 2024
Release Date: Oct 9, 2024
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GARDEN FIRE CLOSURE OCTOBER 8, 2024
Release Date: Oct 8, 2024
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GARDEN FIRE UPDATE OCTOBER 8, 2024
Release Date: Oct 8, 2024
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FIRE SUMMARY OCTOBER 7, 2024
Release Date: Oct 7, 2024
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GARDEN FIRE UPDATE OCTOBER 7, 2024
Release Date: Oct 7, 2024
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GARDEN FIRE UPDATE OCTOBER 6, 2024
Release Date: Oct 6, 2024
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GARDEN FIRE UPDATE OCTOBER 5, 2024
Release Date: Oct 5, 2024
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RED ROCK/BLACK EAGLE AND GARDEN FIRE CLOSURES
Release Date: Oct 5, 2024
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GARDEN FIRE CLOSURE
Release Date: Oct 5, 2024
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BLACK EAGLE FIRE CLOSURE
Release Date: Oct 4, 2024
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GARDEN FIRE UPDATE OCTOBER 4, 2024
Release Date: Oct 4, 2024
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GARDEN FIRE UPDATE OCTOBER 2, 2024
Release Date: Oct 2, 2024
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CENTRAL IDAHO DISPATCH ZONE MOVES TO HIGH FIRE DANGER
Release Date: Oct 1, 2024
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COPPER MOUNTAIN ROAD CLOSURE
Release Date: Oct 1, 2024
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FIRE SUMMARY SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
Release Date: Sep 30, 2024
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HUNTING SEASON ON THE SALMON-CHALLIS NATIONAL FOREST
Release Date: Sep 30, 2024