Lemhi district, Idaho, United States

Places to visit near Salmon

Salmon is a town in Lemhi district, Idaho, United States, home to about 3,036 people. Within 50 km by road there are 54 places to visit — 42 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 0 caves and 0 waterfalls. The must-see places are Freeman Peak (23 km), Goldbug Hot Springs (38 km) and Big Hole Pass (52 km).

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Salmon, Idaho
Salmon, Lemhi district, Idaho, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Salmon at a glance

Location
Lemhi district, Idaho, United States
Population
about 3,036
Coordinates
45.1758° N, 113.8959° W
Places within 50 km
54 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for caves

Top places to visit near Salmon

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Salmon: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Salmon

184 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Salmon. The closest is Morning Glory Peak (7 km); the best-known is Freeman Peak (23 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Salmon

28 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Salmon. The closest is Upper Miner Lakes (25 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Caves near Salmon

16 caves within 100 km of Salmon. The closest is Veil Cave Rapids (81 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Salmon

8 waterfalls within 100 km of Salmon. The closest is Falls Point (75 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Salmon

6 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Salmon. The closest is Big Hole Pass (52 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Salmon

2 churches within 100 km of Salmon. The closest is Episcopal Church-Redeemer (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Salmon

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 83 km on the road.

  1. Start in Salmon
  2. 1 km Episcopal Church-Redeemer · church, Lemhi
  3. 12 km Baldy · viewpoint, Lemhi
  4. 6 km Phelan Mountain · viewpoint, Lemhi
  5. 13 km Morning Glory Peak · peak, Lemhi
  6. 28 km Freeman Peak · peak, Lemhi
  7. 23 km Back to Salmon

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How to reach Salmon

    All places near Salmon by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Salmon by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints42184Morning Glory Peak (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs828Upper Miner Lakes (25 km)
    Caves016Veil Cave Rapids (81 km)
    Waterfalls08Falls Point (75 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens06Big Hole Pass (52 km)
    Churches12Episcopal Church-Redeemer (1 km)
    Forts & heritage22Fort Lemhi Monument (37 km)
    Other attractions11Goldbug Hot Springs (38 km)
    Parks01Bannack State Park (88 km)

    Salmon: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Salmon?

    Episcopal Church-Redeemer (church, about 1 km), Freeman Peak (peak, about 23 km), Morning Glory Peak (peak, about 7 km), Baldy (viewpoint, about 12 km), Goldbug Hot Springs (attraction, about 38 km), Phelan Mountain (viewpoint, about 18 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Salmon?

    54 places on Spotwander: 42 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 church, 2 forts & heritage, 1 attraction.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Salmon?

    Morning Glory Peak, about 7 km by road; Baldy (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Salmon?

    Upper Miner Lakes, about 25 km by road; Albino Lake (27 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Salmon?

    Veil Cave Rapids, about 81 km by road; Placer Mines (87 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Salmon?

    Start in Salmon, visit Episcopal Church-Redeemer, then Baldy, then Phelan Mountain, then Morning Glory Peak, then Freeman Peak, and drive back — about 83 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Salmon?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for caves.

    Towns near Salmon

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Salmon’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Salmon on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.