River Dance Lodge
- Guided trips
Fly-fishing lodge on Idaho's Highway 12 near Kooskia offering guided wade and float trips for winter steelhead and resident trout on the Clearwater, Selway, and Lochsa rivers. Eight log cabins and three glamping tents provide backcountry-style lodging with basic amenities and hot tubs.
Why book
Idaho steelhead lodge on three wild rivers with wade and float access to Selway-Bitterroot backcountry.
Overview
River Dance Lodge sits on Highway 12 near Kooskia in central Idaho's rugged fly-fishing country, with guided access to three major river systems—the Clearwater, Selway, and Lochsa—all within or adjacent to the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness. The operation runs wade and float trips targeting winter and spring steelhead runs plus resident trout on lightly pressured water. Accommodations include eight log cabins and three glamping tents with basic amenities (convenience kitchens, grills, hot…
At a glance
- Type
- Fishing Lodge
- Fishiness
- 5/5
- Location
- Kooskia, ID
- Best for
- Fly Fishing, Freshwater, Trophy Fish, Remote Wilderness, Experienced
What you'll catch
Amenities & features
Amenities
- Hot Tub
- Kitchenette
Activities
- Hiking
- Canoeing / Kayaking
- Mountain Biking
Fishing styles
- Fly Fishing
- Wade Fishing
Water types
- Freshwater
Seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Autumn
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Best for
- Big Groups
- Solo Travelers
- First-Time Anglers
Themes
- Rustic
- Remote / Off-Grid
- Riverside
Climate
- Mountains
- Temperate
Lodging style
- Lodge
What's included
Included
- Cabin accommodations
- Hot tubs
- Kitchen facilities (fridge, microwave, toaster, coffee pot, gas grill, charcoal grill)
- Slate floors, tiled bath enclosures, quality fixtures
- Gas fireplace
- Private decks
- Wireless internet at cafe/lodge building
- Guided fly-fishing instruction (full day trips include lunch)
- Inflatable kayaks, personal flotation devices, guided instruction for kayaking
- Access to nearby hiking and mountain biking trails
- Access to nearby beaches
Not included
- Flights
- Idaho taxes (8%)
- Alcohol
- Gratuities
- Travel protection plan
- Cookware and utensils for glamping tents
- Flashlights for glamping tents
- Charcoal for grills
- Firewood
Seasons
Trip planning
- Hours
- In 4pm · Out 10am
- Minimum stay
- 2 nights
- Timezone
- UTC-7
Getting there
Located on Highway 12, east of Kooskia in Syringa, Idaho. Accessible via fly-in to Spokane, WA or Missoula, MT.
Gear
Gear provided.
Flies and lures included on guided trips. Inflatable kayaks, personal flotation devices, and guided instruction provided for kayaking. Rental equipment available for kayaking.
Where you are
Nearby waters
More fishable water within easy reach of the lodge.
Nearby destinations
Towns, regions, and wild places worth exploring around the lodge.
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