The Salmon-Challis National Forest covers over 4.3 million acres in east-central Idaho. Included within the boundaries of the Forest is 1.3 million acres of the Frank Church-- River of No Return Wilderness Area, the largest contiguous wilderness area in the Continental United States. Rugged and remote, this country offers adventure, solitude and breathtaking scenery. Passed into law on August 7, 2015, is the Jim McClure-Jerry Peak Wilderness Area covering approximately 116,898 acres which is administered by the Forest and the BLM Challis Field Office. The Forest also contains Borah Peak, Idaho's tallest peak, the Wild & Scenic Salmon River and the Middle Fork of the Salmon River. The area is a highly desired destination for hunting, fishing, white-water rafting and many other popular recreational pursuits. Please refer to the Visitor Guide for more information on the variety of opportunities on the Salmon-Challis National Forest.
The National Forests are for you to explore, and discover. Go. Play. Discover. There are 193 million acres of rivers, mountains, forests for you to enjoy– #It’sAllYours!
Discover your National Forest~~Your National Forests are full of life with abundant animals, plants & water. Almost everything we do has an impact on nature & the environment. This is where the water you drink comes from. Take time to learn more about your National Forest. Discover your National Forest.
The Intermountain and Rocky Mountain Regions of the Forests Service incorporated standards and guidelines for the conservation of greater sage-grouse into forest plans in 2015. As plans have been implemented, potential inefficiencies and difficulties were identified. Comments were requested on an initial Notice of Intent (NOI), and a supplemental NOI to revise the 2015 plans in 2017 and 2018. Those comments were used to create a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) to amend forest plans. The public comment period for the DEIS ended on January 3, 2019. The comments received have been summarized into a Report.
View the latest news about the Forest Service’s Greater Sage-Grouse conservation efforts.
2019 Jackie Caivano Memorial Scholarship
Date(s): March 18, 2019
The Salmon-Challis National Forest employees will award four $1,000.00 scholarships in 2019, one to each of the four local high schools (Salmon, Leadore, Challis, and Mackay).
View the application instructions for eligibility, requirements and deadline information. Good luck to all those who apply.
Recreational Drone Tips
The following tips are for responsible, hobby
or recreational use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) or “Drones” on National Forest System Lands
-Know where to fly
-Follow FAA guidelines
-Protect Wildlife & the Environment
-Fly Safely, Stay in Control
The Salmon-Challis National Forest covers over 4.3 million acres in east-central Idaho. Included within the boundaries of the Forest is 1.3 million acres of the 
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