Deer Gulch is a public boat ramp on Salmon River Area in Challis, ID. If it's full, Cottonwood Campground Boat Ramp in Challis is 2.8 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Challis, ID |
| Water | Salmon River Area |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Step by step: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
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Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
Loading guide Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
Launch checklistNo ratings so far, so tell us how the ramp, the parking and the water were.
Deer Gulch is in Challis, Idaho. Navigation apps get you there via the map pin, which marks Deer Gulch itself.
Deer Gulch is on Salmon River Area.
We have no fee details for Deer Gulch, but our guide to launch fees explains what ramps usually cost.
Usually yes, as long as you keep the lane at Deer Gulch clear for trailers. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Watts Bridge Boat Ramp in Challis, about 6.9 miles away.
Cottonwood Campground Boat Ramp in Challis (2.8 miles), Cronk's Canyon Boat Access in Challis (2.8 miles) and Colston Creek Boat Access in Challis (4.4 miles).
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