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A wooden deck with two rocking chairs and a table, overlooking a river and forested hills.

A wooden cabin interior with a large window overlooking a river and forest. A table with a lamp and a potted plant is visible.

A log cabin room with two beds, a desk, and a TV.

1. River's Fork Lodge

North Fork

David

CA $184

CA $245 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A riverside hotel with a view of snow-capped mountains, a well-maintained lawn, and outdoor seating.

A room with two upholstered chairs, a table with a lamp, and a vase with flowers.

A sign for The Stagecoach Ink, highlighting amenities like vanilla malted waffles, fresh ground coffee, and wifi in every room.

A breakfast bar with waffle makers, a coffee machine, and a microwave.

2. Stagecoach Inn

Salmon

Christine

CA $198

CA $226 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a telephone, and a framed picture of mountains on the wall.

A lobby with a reception desk, two leather chairs, a coffee table, and a carpeted floor.

A house with a patio featuring two tables and four chairs, a small decorative tree, and a window with a view of a stone wall and trees.

A multi-story building with a flat roof, large windows, and a parking lot in front.

3. Hotel Salmon

Salmon

Michael

CA $247

CA $281 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A grassy area with two dogs, a stone wall, and a building in the background.

A tented room with a bed, a table, and a chair.

A wooden building with a 'Welcome' sign, a bell, and a 'Office' sign. There are flower pots and a hanging basket outside.

4. Sacajawea Inn

Salmon

Logan

CA $68

CA $78 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, marked depth lines, and a lifeguard on duty sign.

A reception area with a wooden counter, a coat rack, a plant, and a door with a bell.

An outdoor patio area with picnic tables, a grill, and blue umbrellas.

A hotel room with two beds, a headboard, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

5. Americas Best Value Inn Salmon

Salmon

kip

CA $155

CA $177 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A stone fireplace with a black screen, flanked by wooden columns, in a room with leather sofas and framed pictures on the walls.

A hotel room with two beds, a small desk with a microwave, and a sink.

A hotel lobby with leather sofas, a patterned rug, and wall-mounted artwork.

A hotel reception area with a wooden counter, coffee maker, kettle, and a map on the wall.

6. Red Rock Lodge

Challis

Emil John

CA $148

CA $159 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A log cabin-style bedroom with a four-poster bed, wooden walls, a fireplace, and a mounted plant.

A compact room with a kitchenette area including a microwave, a small refrigerator, and a coffee maker. There's a television on a wooden stand above the microwave. A door leads to another room, and a radiator is mounted on the wall.

A motel with a sign, a parking lot with vintage cars, and a landscaped area with rocks and plants.

A log cabin-style building labeled "VILLAGE INN" with a flagpole, a small front porch, and a stone pathway leading to the entrance.

7. The Village Inn Motel and Restaurant

Challis

jarin

CA $147

CA $159 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A room with a carpeted floor, a door leading outside, and two framed pictures on the wall.

A reception area with a 'Welcome' sign, a key drop box, and a chair near the window.

8. Northgate Inn Motel

Challis

Layne

CA $96

CA $104 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

Two red Adirondack chairs by a riverside with a mountain backdrop.

A room with large windows offering a view of a river and hills.

A wooden cabin with a bed, a desk, and a chair.

A wooden cabin with a bed, a desk, and large windows offering a view of a lake and hills.

9. Redwood Cabins

Stanley

Edward

CA $303

CA $327 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A log cabin with a hot tub and a view of mountains.

A rustic dining area with round tables set for multiple guests, wooden chairs, and a bar area in the background.

An outdoor seating area with large flower arrangements in barrels, a clear sky, and mountains in the background.

A rustic wooden building with a gabled roof and large windows.

10. Mountain Village Lodge

Stanley

Sanja

CA $168

CA $186 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A compact kitchen with wooden walls and a central island, a sink, and a stove.

A rustic cabin with a covered porch, wooden logs, and a gravel driveway.

A deer in a grassy area with a wooden fence and a metal structure in the background.

A wooden cabin interior with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a fireplace.

11. Sourdough Lodge

Lowman

Christopher

CA $140

CA $152 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A hotel entrance with a guest registration sign, outdoor seating area, and a flower planter.

A spacious living room with a high ceiling, comfortable seating, a television, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A pool area with lounge chairs and a hot tub, surrounded by trees and mountains.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a view of the outdoors.

12. Best Western Tyrolean Lodge

Ketchum

James

CA $257

CA $285 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern interior with a fireplace, leather seating, and hanging spherical lights.

A cozy seating area with a round table, a hanging light fixture, and a window with a view of trees.

A room with a view of a snowy mountain, a table with two mugs, and a chair.

A modern living room with a large window, a brown leather sofa, a patterned rug, and a wooden coffee table.

13. Hotel Ketchum

Ketchum

Wayne

CA $256

CA $301 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A resort with multiple buildings, surrounded by lush greenery and hills.

A patio with a table and chairs, surrounded by greenery and a stone pathway.

A dining area with multiple tables set for meals, featuring a variety of dishes and a decorative centerpiece.

A large, multi-story house with a well-maintained lawn and a pond in the foreground.

14. Sun Valley Resort

Sun Valley

Tara

CA $341

CA $381 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A building with a sign reading "Tamarack Lodge" and "Office" with a parking area in front.

A modern interior with a central island sink, white doors, and a hallway leading to a bedroom.

An outdoor patio with orange chairs, a round table, and a fire pit with flowers.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of mountains through the windows.

15. Tamarack Lodge Sun Valley

Downtown Ketchum

Susanne

CA $231

CA $267 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, a leather sofa, and a dining table with chairs.

An indoor swimming pool with stone-tiled floors and walls, surrounded by lounge chairs and a stone wall.

An outdoor cafe with stone walls, wooden doors, and red umbrellas.

A lodge with a stone facade, multiple balconies, and a sign indicating it is the Best Western Plus.

16. Best Western Plus Kentwood Lodge

Downtown Ketchum

Ronald

CA $271

CA $301 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A snow-covered lodge with multiple buildings, surrounded by snow-covered trees and mountains in the background.

A modern living room with a large Christmas tree, comfortable seating, and large windows offering views of trees.

An outdoor dining area with tables set for two, featuring clear glassware and a small floral centerpiece.

A cozy interior with a stone fireplace, seating area, and a dining setup.

17. Knob Hill Inn

Ketchum

Kristy

CA $355

CA $449 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a view of snow-covered mountains.

A hotel with a stone facade, outdoor pool with lounge chairs, and potted plants.

A dining area with a large table, chairs, and a view of mountains through large windows.

A modern living room with a glass fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

18. Limelight Hotel Ketchum

Downtown Ketchum

Andrew

CA $386

CA $471 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a bedside table, a wall-mounted painting, and a shelf with a jacket and a plant.

A multi-story building with a modern architectural design, featuring balconies and a prominent dome structure on the roof.

A modern hotel room with a grey sofa, a round table with a bottle of champagne, a mirror, and a fruit bowl on the counter.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a round table, a lamp, and a view of the outdoors.

19. The Observatory - A Viceroy Resort

Downtown Ketchum

CA $626

CA $764 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A hotel with multiple floors, a large lobby area, and a view of mountains in the background.

A spacious lobby with a staircase, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a patterned rug.

An indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, lounge chairs, and a high ceiling with exposed beams.

A spacious lounge area with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a view of the outdoors.

20. Hampton Inn by Hilton Hailey Sun Valley

Hailey

James

CA $187

CA $213 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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Stay near popular Salmon-Challis National Forest attractions

A clear mountain stream surrounded by rocky terrain and sparse vegetation.

Goldbug Hot Springs

9.4/10 (19 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.

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A rugged mountain range with distinct ridges and valleys under a cloudy sky.

Borah Peak

9.4/10 (3 reviews)

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.

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A large industrial facility with a conveyor system and a building on a riverbank surrounded by forested hills.

Yankee Fork Gold Dredge

9.0/10 (8 reviews)

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.

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Bald Mountain Trail

7.8/10 (8 reviews)

You can take time to visit Bald Mountain Trail during your travels to Challis. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

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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.

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Bonanza Peak

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Bonanza Peak during your travels in Stanley. Discover the area's mountain views and restaurants.

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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.

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Stoddard Trailhead

You can take time to visit Stoddard Trailhead during your travels to Shoup. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

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Learn more about Salmon-Challis National Forest

Head to sights like Goldbug Hot Springs and Williams Lake as you discover Salmon-Challis National Forest.

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Top Salmon-Challis National Forest Hotel Reviews

Klondike “Conestoga” Wagon at J&J Cabins

10/10 Excellent

"What a great place to stay! We really enjoyed ourselves."

Red Rock Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Clean and quiet"

Wood River Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Great little hotel! I appreciate the green approach they take for the environment. Didn’t have time for the pool but it looked nice!"

Best Western Plus Kentwood Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, well maintained."

Stagecoach Inn

8/10 Good

"Breakfast is 6am to 9am. IF you do not get to the breakfast area by @815am, you will not find much to eat. Breakfast is OK, cereal, toast, oatmeal, yogurt, orange juice and coffee and tea."

Mountain Village Lodge

8/10 Good

"Wonderful view of mountains. Had all the amenities needed. Our only concern was the bathtub drain was plugged a little. This was reported to the front desk"

Limelight Hotel Ketchum

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel with excellent service and breakfast."

Tamarack Lodge Sun Valley

8/10 Good

"Room was clean, king suite was spacious in living room. Bedroom/bathroom were a bit tight. Basic amenities provided with upgrade in quality products offered - duraflame log for fireplace, body care products & Starbucks coffee pods. They accepted pets, which was great and had little courtyard with slider for easy access. Staff was very helpful!!"

Sacajawea Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was extremely helpful and friendly. Room was clean. Location was perfect for visiting my family that lived near by. Staff was able to adjust my stay time even though they had the wrong dates. Only recommendation is to get some reflectors to assist visitors with knowing where the entrance is at night. Lights are understandably expensive but possibly reflectors can really assist with seeing where to turn in. Thank you very much for accommodating our stay."

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