Salmon River Jet Backs & Shuttle Charters

General Shuttle Services

We provide general transport shuttles throughout the year for groups and individuals needing transportation on the Salmon River. Out boat minimum is $1,300 + FS day-use fees. Please inquire for full pricing & availability.

We are a water based permit holder and cannot do drop camps for hunting purposes. If you are looking for a drop camp please inquire with the outfitter that holds the land based permit for the area you intend to hunt in – this will mostly likely be Shepp Ranch or Mackay Bar.

Two goats stand on a boat navigating the Salmon River, surrounded by rocky cliffs and trees. The boats interior, equipped with life jackets and jet backs, hosts a person seated at the helm steering.

South Fork Shuttles

Offered March through October.

From	To	Price
South Fork	Vinegar Creek	$1,300 + FS day-use fees
Vinegar Creek	South Fork	$1,300 + FS day-use fees

“What a great way to end our 6 day trip down the Main with a jet boat back up to Corn Creek from Johnson Bar! Jake was awesome with great character to boot. Rapid savvy, knowledgeable, and respectful to other boaters coming down. Would do it again in a heartbeat! Thank you Jake and Autumn for a great experience!”
Laura O. (Jet Back)

Jet Back and Jet Ups to Corn Creek

We operate jet up and jet back charters from Spring Bar to Corn Creek until about July 15th or until water level cuts us off. A retainer payment is required and it will be collected upon booking. To see a live view of our availability and to book online use the button below. Bookings can be made via phone or email as well.

Pricing + Weights for Jet ups & Jet Backs to Corn Creek

Our boat can haul roughly 12 people and 3-4 rafts OR up to 20 people with personal bags. The number of people and/or rafts per boat is relative BUT a max load capacity of 5,000 pounds cannot be exceeded. If your group is over 5,000 pounds we can arrange a second boat through a neighboring outfitter. If you’re unsure of your group’s size/weight PLEASE email or call before booking online.

Have Questions?

Here is our in-depth guide on How to Jet Back on the Salmon River.

From	To	Price
Spring Bar	Corn Creek	$3,800 + FS day-use fees
Carey Creek	Corn Creek	$3,100 + FS day-use fees
Vinegar Creek	Corn Creek	$3,100 + FS day-use fees
Long Tom	Corn Creek	$3,100 + FS day-use fees
Johnson Creek	Corn Creek	$3,100 + FS day-use fees
California Creek	Corn Creek	$3,100 + FS day-use fees
Shepp Ranch	Corn Creek	$3,100 + FS day-use fees
Mackay Bar	Corn Creek	$3,100 + FS day-use fees
Buckskin’s	Corn Creek	$3,100 + FS day-use fees

“The folks at Whitewater Expeditions are friendly, reliable, and great communicators who provide a wonderful experience. We look forward to more trips together next season!”
Momentum River Expeditions (Jet Out)

“We have floated the Main Salmon River several times and this was the first time we used a jet boat. We parked our vehicles at the take out and took Whitewater Expedition’s jet boat with all our gear and passengers up to Corn Creek. The trip took ~ 3 1/2 hours. It saved us an extra day of driving to the put in at Corn Creek and a second day of our vehicles being shuttled 8 1/2 hours back to the take out at Carey Creek. Autumn was wonderful to work with making arrangements. Jake, our boat driver, was expert in driving the boat up river through the rapids. In addition he helped us load our gear on and off his boat. Later in the trip one of our rafters was injured. We flagged Jake down who immediately took our friend on board and delivered her to the take out. We found Jake highly skilled and kind. Thank you Autumn and Jake for taking care of us!”
Diana S. (Jet Up)

Q & A

A jet up happens at the beginning of your trip. A jet up takes you up the river to Corn Creek and you then float back to your vehicles at Carey Creek. A jet back happens at the end of your trip and takes you back up the river to your vehicles at Corn Creek. A jet out is when you hire us to pick you up at the South Fork or your last camp and boat you out to Vinegar Creek.

Water level affects the length of our season. We are typically out of water to run to Corn Creek by mid July.

*You are encouraged to have a backup plan in place for jet backs & jet ups occurring after the 1st week of July. Dropping water level may prohibit your jet back from occurring.

A $600 non-refundable retainer payment is required to book all shuttle services. The remaining balance of your trip total is due 14 days before your trip.

Whitewater Expeditions operates under a federal special use permit that limits the number of boats and activities we can offer. Due to this limited availability and the logistical planning involved with wilderness trips, we adhere strictly to the following cancellation policy:

Your first payment is a non-refundable retainer that reserves your date. Cancellations made within 14 days will receive a 50% refund of all monies paid. Cancellations made within 5 days will not receive a refund.

We recommend that you purchase trip insurance. If we have to cancel because of unforeseen circumstances (low water, fires, etc) you will receive a full refund. Cancellations must be made over the phone.