Salmon Idaho Has Unique Real Estate

Salmon is a small community with a population of about 3,000 in the city limits and approximately 2,000 in the impact zone. Salmon is the county seat of Lemhi County, one of the largest counties in Idaho in area-- though the population hovers around 8,000.

One of the amazing things one must realize when looking at real estate in this area is that about 92% of Lemhi County is owned by the federal government either in Forest Service land or land under the direction of the Bureau of Land Management. Therefore, there is a very limited amount of land available for private ownership.

The great news, however, is that most parcels share at least one side with government land which allows access to thousands of acres of land for riding, hiking, cross-country skiing, hunting, fishing, camping, wild-life viewing and just plain enjoying.

View from the bridge in Salmon

Most of the ranches are located east of town along the Lemhi River and permission must be obtained to access these private lands. Parcels for sale in this area are generally larger than those along the Salmon River to the north and south of town.

The little town of Salmon is nestled in the two converging valleys of the Salmon and Lemhi Rivers. The Salmon River, renowned as the River of No Return, offers fabulous fishing, rafting and boating. The Salmon-Challis National Forest offers summer activities like camping, hiking, wild-life viewing, biking, back-packing, and hunting. Winter sports fans will enjoy cross country skiing and snowmobiling on groomed trails, downhill skiing at Lost Trail Ski Resort, and ice fishing at various high country lakes.

The Salmon Idaho area is beautiful and remote yet offers a wonderful laid-back life-style for people of all ages. We have a great little 9-hole golf course that we hope to expand to 18 holes soon. The hockey association has developed a wonderful facility and hockey and recreational skating is growing rapidly as winter entertainment for young and old.

We have an active bowling league and several other competitive activities. The Salmon Arts Council regularly schedules quality entertainment. See our community calendar for an idea of Salmon's active lifestyle.

We have a great school system, our fire department and EMTs have been awarded many times for their excellence and our health care system is striving to provide the highest quality service possible for our remote area. The airport is a fine facility and improving and expanding to accommodate the growing need for air transport.

If you are searching for a safe place to raise your family or just wish to retire in a quiet community, but still want the amenities of recreation and technology (Internet access, etc.), I would suggest you consider our area. We are well known for our wilderness, rural and isolated property and home-sites. Come see us for that remote Idaho hideaway you have always dreamed about. If you would like more information, give me a call. I will be happy to visit with you and send you information.