Middle Fork Adventures
Middle Fork Adventures
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Idaho's Family Outfitter, offering world class multi-day river trips on the Wild & Scenic Middle Fork Salmon River through the incomparable Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness. Specializing in full-service trips, farm to table menu, & family fun!
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Mignon
1 contribution
Jul 2021
Amazing trip! What a wonderful experience for our family! There were eight guides for 22 of us and they were each so experienced and hard working, always polite and gracious with smiles on their faces. They did it all--guide, row the oar boats, supervise the paddle boat and kayaks, gave casting and fishing lessons, rescued another company's stuck "sweep" boat, pitched tents, cooked gourmet meals, played the guitar, threw horseshoes, and created a fabulous obstacle course game at camp one night. Allie was our trip guide and was superbly well prepared and experienced-easygoing but underneath, you knew she had it all under control.
Would highly recommend this trip if you are looking for a rafting trip in the wilderness!
Would highly recommend this trip if you are looking for a rafting trip in the wilderness!
Written July 25, 2021
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Matthew Robinson
5 contributions
Jul 2020
Just finished an early July river trip at medium water level, what an amazing, awesome experience. Firstly, a big thanks to owners Dave, Heidi and Charlie they truly treat you as family and cater to all your needs. Their hospitality is world class from start to finish.
With regards to their team of guides, they are top rate professionals who worked tirelessly for 6 days to ensure we had the best possible experience whilst on the river, in camp or organizing a late night moonlight hike to a hot spring. On the river the guides ensured our safety was paramount while making the experience enjoyable and memorable with frequent breaks and small expeditions.
They continuously feed you with restaurant quality food ensuring you never go hungry moreover, they cater to everybody’s needs. The camp sites are impeccably clean and truly worthy of their wilderness designation.
I traveled with my 10 year old son and although I kayaked the entire trip he was well looked after by the staff in the rafts and duckies.
Finally a note on the river, I’ve paddled all over the globe and this is truly a world-class destination. At medium water level I found the rapids to be I-III+ no stress, awesome, fun and continuous paddling, we finished every day with a smile on our faces. At higher water I could see the river taking on a very different face and become quite technical.
I would sincerely recommend Middle Fork Adventures and this trip to anybody wanting a true wilderness rafting white water experience.
With regards to their team of guides, they are top rate professionals who worked tirelessly for 6 days to ensure we had the best possible experience whilst on the river, in camp or organizing a late night moonlight hike to a hot spring. On the river the guides ensured our safety was paramount while making the experience enjoyable and memorable with frequent breaks and small expeditions.
They continuously feed you with restaurant quality food ensuring you never go hungry moreover, they cater to everybody’s needs. The camp sites are impeccably clean and truly worthy of their wilderness designation.
I traveled with my 10 year old son and although I kayaked the entire trip he was well looked after by the staff in the rafts and duckies.
Finally a note on the river, I’ve paddled all over the globe and this is truly a world-class destination. At medium water level I found the rapids to be I-III+ no stress, awesome, fun and continuous paddling, we finished every day with a smile on our faces. At higher water I could see the river taking on a very different face and become quite technical.
I would sincerely recommend Middle Fork Adventures and this trip to anybody wanting a true wilderness rafting white water experience.
Written July 13, 2020
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Joe T
4 contributions
Aug 2023
We just returned from an awesome 6 day, 5 night white water rafting trip down the Middle Fork of the Salmon river with Middle Fork Adventures. This was such a great experience for out family being able to see our kids disconnect from their devices and stretch their boundaries. There was so much to like on this trip from the excellent guides (Ethan, Ernie, Annie, Maggie, Brian, Pat, and Opal) who safely piloted us down the Salmon and through various hikes to hot springs and waterfalls, to the delicious food they prepared for us every breakfast, lunch and dinner. The campsites were breathtaking with tremendous views and lots to do including, walks, fishing and stargazing. Two of my favorite memories from the trip are 1) seeing all the kids sitting around the campfire at 10pm listening to Annie read them a story about the history of wilderness guiding and 2) watching my 13 year old son fall out of his duckie kayak as he traversed a rapid and calmly signaling with his hands that he was ok, being picked up by the paddle boat and then eagerly jumping back in the kayak to continue down the river. I recommend this one in a lifetime trip to any adult of family.
Written August 20, 2023
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Norm L
Sun Valley-Ketchum, ID54 contributions
Jul 2022
We have just returned from a run down the Middle Fork with Middle Fork Adventures. This is our third trip down the Middle Fork and we have rafted a number of other rivers as well. The Middle Fork Adventure experience was absolutely top quality all the way around and met, if not exceeded, our experience with other rafting companies.
The guides were fun to be with, highly competent with river rafting resumes that span the world. Many of them hold credentials in other countries and actually train other rafting guides. Highly experienced and highly knowledgeable. Just plain good folk to spend a week with in the awesome Middle Fork. They get it and it shows!
The equipment - rafts, tents, camp chairs and everything were of the best of quality. The food was delicious and when I say plentiful I may not be adequately describing what the company really does. Coffee is ready very early in the morning with some fruit or yogurt available. And then comes a full on breakfast - bacon, eggs, sausage, pancakes, french toast and much, much more. Each day a bit different but a ton of food. Lunch is sandwiches, wraps, salads, fruit, and sweets changing every day. And dinner - yikes! Salmon, steaks, chicken, salads, sides and desert. It seemed endless!! And, in case you were hungry before dinner, there were appetizers, ice and usually something to drink such as seltzer, beer and, often, wine.
The owners of the company have deep respect for the river and the environment and it shows. They are also committed to hospitality. I cannot say enough nice things about them and their outstanding staff. The joy they have about working and being in the wilderness and on this beautiful river is infectiuous. Simply put, they were the best hosts! Being a part of this experience will give you something to long remember. Don't remain undecided about this trip or this outfit a moment longer. Raft the river with them and you will just simply love it.
The guides were fun to be with, highly competent with river rafting resumes that span the world. Many of them hold credentials in other countries and actually train other rafting guides. Highly experienced and highly knowledgeable. Just plain good folk to spend a week with in the awesome Middle Fork. They get it and it shows!
The equipment - rafts, tents, camp chairs and everything were of the best of quality. The food was delicious and when I say plentiful I may not be adequately describing what the company really does. Coffee is ready very early in the morning with some fruit or yogurt available. And then comes a full on breakfast - bacon, eggs, sausage, pancakes, french toast and much, much more. Each day a bit different but a ton of food. Lunch is sandwiches, wraps, salads, fruit, and sweets changing every day. And dinner - yikes! Salmon, steaks, chicken, salads, sides and desert. It seemed endless!! And, in case you were hungry before dinner, there were appetizers, ice and usually something to drink such as seltzer, beer and, often, wine.
The owners of the company have deep respect for the river and the environment and it shows. They are also committed to hospitality. I cannot say enough nice things about them and their outstanding staff. The joy they have about working and being in the wilderness and on this beautiful river is infectiuous. Simply put, they were the best hosts! Being a part of this experience will give you something to long remember. Don't remain undecided about this trip or this outfit a moment longer. Raft the river with them and you will just simply love it.
Written July 27, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Marcy B
Boise, ID24 contributions
Jul 2020
This was a bucket list vacation for our family and what a trip it was!! We had the best family summer vacation (even during Covid!) thanks to MFA! They were so professional and took full precautions during this crazy time! We went with one of our best family friends and made life long memories. You cannot beat seeing such a beautiful part of remote Idaho this way. The scenery ad wildlife are amazing, as are all the campsites you will stay. at Just getting away and enjoying the beauty of the middle fork in and of itself is worth going . But, MFA makes it even more fun, I could have stayed another 6 days! We feel like we had the A -team crew on our trip! Our team leader Pat was a blast and kept everyone in the know about what to expect each day. We also want to thank David, Daniel, Ben, Chloe, Sarah, Jared, Valerie who were all amazing. They all worked so hard for all of us. Everyone always took good care of all of us and always with big smiles. The food was amazing at every meal and we never ever went hungry! The crew really went the extra mile to get to know everyone and engage. We had teens age 13-16 with us and it was perfect...we had them unplugged and they enjoyed every minute in nature and with family/friends. `!The crew always made time for fun adventures for the kids (but we all joined in) including cliff jumping and stop for slip and slide on the bottom of one of the boats. They were cool with the guys playing their instruments at night and Valerie did a great job putting up with our fishermen everyday! If you are considering taking this trip...DO IT and DO IT with MFA. They will treat you like family and you will have the time of your lives. Even waking up at 6:30 am is ok when Daniel is softly signing his coffee song to rouse you! This was definitely a top vacation for our family we will never ever forget. It was sad to have it end which is a sign of a great trip I guess! Thank you Middle Fork Adventures for helping us make lifelong memories!
Written August 28, 2020
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Carlie K
1 contribution
Jun 2023 • Family
The views were absolutely stunning, and this experience was one of the most beautiful and thrilling things I have ever done in my life. But what made this experience so amazing were the guides who led the trip. They worked so hard to make sure all guests were having a great time. The food was so amazing and nobody ever went hungry. They all went out of their way to get to know the guests and make sure they felt welcome for the entire duration of the trip. While rafting the beautiful river, the guides told us history about the middle fork river in so much detail. I would definitely recommend this trip to anyone who loves high thrill and being outside. I had the time of my life. Thank you so much Middle Fork Adventures!
Written June 22, 2023
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Amy K
7 contributions
Aug 2020
Wow! What an incredible trip for my family of five (kids 10, 12, 12). We rafted during the first week of August and it was perfect. The rafting was both relaxing and exciting and my kids loved playing on inflatable kayaks, jumping from cliffs, and burying themselves in sand during the lunch breaks. The food was amazing. And the guides - I cannot imagine a better group of guides. Somehow they balanced making us feel safe and protected with keeping us entertained with giving us space to soak in the beauty of the Frank Church wilderness. Every person on our trip expressed sadness when it was over and would have stayed another week (or more!) if we'd had the chance. Well done, Middle Fork Adventures!
Written August 7, 2020
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CherryLane74
Tulsa, OK5 contributions
Aug 2021 • Couples
We’ve been off of the river for a week now and I still haven’t come up with all of the words to describe our experience with Middle Fork Adventures. For those readers who are simply interested in the conditions, they are exceptional. The rapids were so much fun, the water was crystal clear, the mountains and rocks are beautiful, the night sky is stunning, the accommodations were very comfortable and the food was amazing - and so creative! But with regards to the overall, I’m one of those people who is all about the “life experience” and this one far exceeded any expectations that I had for my family and friends. The breathtaking scenery itself can only be credited to Mother Nature, but the adventure was perfectly crafted by the staff of MFA. I’m absolutely certain that not one of our crew of six considers this a job, but rather their chosen lifestyle and passion. In addition to the expertise and commitment to safety on the river, the stories and stops along the way (hikes, waterfalls, petroglyphs, hot springs, homesteads and other historical and natural points of interest) made it unforgettable and even educational! It was obvious that the staff wanted all guests (I use that term loosely, as we all felt like family by the end) to carry the experience with us for years to come. Pat, Bethany, Ethan, Zack, Brooke and Dr. Seb, many, many thanks to you and all the rest of the MFA staff working tirelessly back at home base to provide an experience that we’ll never forget and cannot wait to repeat as soon as possible!!
Written August 13, 2021
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J W
3 contributions
Sep 2023 • Business
Where do I begin! Wow. Just wow. This is a trip of a lifetime. If you can do it, I say DO IT!!! I was fortunate enough to go with colleagues. Our company sent us on this amazing trip. There is no bonding experience like it. You will challenge yourself if you are up for it. You will eat incredibly well - healthy, delicious food btw. And you will see some of the most gorgeous, rugged scenery on the planet. The guides are spectacular. They know their stuff. They make you feel comfortable and safe yet support you in pushing past your comfort zone if/when you want to. Their humor and warmth is infectious. This trip is a must in one's lifetime, as far as I'm concerned. Much love to you MFA. Jennifer
Written September 13, 2023
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Bob H
Cotopaxi, CO4 contributions
Sep 2022
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Best outfitter on the Middle Fork of the Salmon!
Review of Middle Fork Adventures
Reviewed yesterday
Had a great trip with Middle Fork Adventures starting with a celebration of our 40th wedding anniversary with a Dutch Oven chocolate cake! This "family" of guides are second to none. Their passion for this river, their guests and for each other is evident from the start. Top notch in every detail of a rafting trip. You need to look no farther than Middle Fork Adventures for the best outfitter on this river! Can not say enough good things about MFA! Thanks again for a very memorable trip!
Best outfitter on the Middle Fork of the Salmon!
Review of Middle Fork Adventures
Reviewed yesterday
Had a great trip with Middle Fork Adventures starting with a celebration of our 40th wedding anniversary with a Dutch Oven chocolate cake! This "family" of guides are second to none. Their passion for this river, their guests and for each other is evident from the start. Top notch in every detail of a rafting trip. You need to look no farther than Middle Fork Adventures for the best outfitter on this river! Can not say enough good things about MFA! Thanks again for a very memorable trip!
Written September 25, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Allie Newman
Salmon, Idaho
Hi there, please give us a ring. We still have a few spots available in July, but we are booking up quickly. I hope we get to go on a trip together this summer. - Allie with the Middle Fork Adventures Team
Written January 24, 2019
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