Kayaking Idaho’s South Fork Salmon: A Wild Whitewater Adventure Awaits- Self-Support-Famagogo

Join us for a 3-day kayak expedition down Idaho’s legendary South Fork of the Salmon River! We paddle 56 miles through pristine wilderness, navigate technical rapids, and cowboy camp under the stars. From packing our boats and managing gear to weathering a storm with nothing but a tarp, this is a true self-supported adventure. Thinking about your own multi-day kayak trip? This video is packed with tips on logistics, gear, food, and river safety. Whether you're planning your first self-support mission or dreaming of wild river nights, you’ll find plenty of insight and inspiration here. Have you tried kayak camping? Drop your questions or tips in the comments—we’d love to hear from you! Subscribe for more epic outdoor adventures and hit the bell so you don't miss what’s next on the journey. Support Our Content, Join Our Patreon: Love what we create? Help fuel the journey, become a Patron:   / famagogoget   exclusive access to Famagogo Field Guides, behind-the-scenes content, and more. Follow Our JourneyWebsite: https://www.famagogo.comInstagram:   / winnebago   Revel 4x4 Sprinter Van: https://www.winnebago.com/models/prod... Featured Gear & Partners: Jackson Kayak Flow: https://jacksonkayak.com/whitewater/j... Kokatat: https://kokatat.com Watershed Drybags: https://www.drybags.com Werner Paddles: https://wernerpaddles.com Therm-a-Rest Hammocks & Pads: https://cascadedesigns.com/pages/ther... Platypus GravityWorks Water Filter: https://cascadedesigns.com/products/g... Backpacker's Pantry: https://www.backpackerspantry.com Garmin inReach: https://www.garmin.com/en-US/c/outdoo... Special Thanks: Connor Voorheese- Kayak loaner:   / voorheesconnor   Mason Hargrove-Shuttle:   / masonkayaks   Matt Hargrove-Additional video:   / hargroveadventures   Ice Cream Alley, McCall, ID: https://www.icecreamalleymccall.com Chapters 00:01:13 - Planning the Kayak Camping Trip 00:03:06 - Exploring the South Fork Salmon River 00:05:25 - Arriving at Vinegar Creek 00:06:32 - Launching on the South Fork 00:08:18 - First Night Camping on the Ledge 00:09:13 - Day 2: Morning on the River 00:12:06 - Scouting and Running Rapids 00:16:13 - Day 2 Camp: Hammocks and History 00:19:36 - Packing Tips for Kayak Camping 00:30:15 - Day 3: Pushing Off for the Final Paddle 00:34:00 - Last Camp at the Confluence 00:38:21 - Rainy Night Under the Tarp 00:41:16 - Final Morning and Bush Plane Wake-Up 00:45:24 - Arrival at Vinegar Creek and Wrap-Up #KayakCamping #SouthForkSalmon #WhitewaterAdventure #IdahoKayaking #SelfSupportKayaking #RiverCamping #Famagogo #SouthboundSeries #OutdoorAdventure #JacksonKayak #Kokatat #WildernessCamping #BackcountryLife #KayakTripPlanning #AdventureTravel