Riggins, a city in Idaho County, Idaho, United States, is nestled deep in a canyon at the confluence of the Salmon River and the Little Salmon River in west Central Idaho, approximately 150 highway miles north of Boise, and 120 highway miles SSE of Lewiston. The elevation of Riggins is 1800 feet. The population was 410 at the 2000 census. US-95, the only highway for the state connecting the Panhandle to the south, runs through Riggins as Main Street. Along this route, Riggins is the northernmost town in the Mountaintime zone. The Pacifictime zone begins just north of Riggins, upon crossing the Salmon River.
Riggins is located in Idaho County in the North Central Travel Region. The GPS Coordinates for Riggins are 45.42222-116.31444.
The Salmon River Chamber of Commerce is proud to introduce Riggins, Idaho, the whitewater capital - known for world class whitewater rafting and steelhead fishing, "the excitement never ends in Riggins!" Riggins has year-round outdoor and vacation fun for family vacations, hunting, fishing, rafting and rodeo. Source: Rigginsidaho.com
Hells Canyon - Begin your trip into the Seven Devils Mountains from Riggins. Snake River in Hells Canyon - Source: Salmon River Chamber of Commerce