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Riggins, a city in Idaho County, Idaho, 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 Mountain time zone. The Pacific time zone begins just north of Riggins, upon crossing the Salmon River.

Activities:
Riggins is a hub for outdoor adventures in North Central Idaho. Rafting, kayaking, fishing, and hunting are available and campgrounds surround the area, allowing access to view the scenery and wildlife. Visitors can pan for gold in the river gravel, and guides and outfitters can provide assistance.

The Seven Devils and the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area are just a few miles west of town.

The Riggins Rodeo in early May can be viewed from the grandstands or from the hillside overlooking the arena.

Visit the nearby Rapid River Fish Hatchery to see Salmon climbing upstream from May to August.

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