Access Site
ID
Deer Gulch Access Area
Salmon River • Salmon River • Pahsimeroi River
Source: idaho_department_of_fish_and_game Updated 1 year ago
City: Ellis, ID
County: Lemhi County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 44.70339375, -114.04285682
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Salmon River
9 runs (3 nearby)Difficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site:
Put-in at this location
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Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
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II
This location is on this run
4 - E. Fork of Salmon to Town of North Fork
110.0 mi
III
This location is on this run
5 - North Fork to Corn Creek
46.0 mi
III
Upstream from here (49.0 mi from take-out)
3 - Rough Creek Bridge to Torrey's Hole River Access
12.0 mi
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
II-III
71 mi away
1 - Hellroaring Creek to Redfish Lake Creek
12.6 mi
II
60 mi away
2 - Stanley to Rough Creek Bridge
9.3 mi
III-IV
64 mi away
6 - Corn Creek to Carey Creek
80.0 mi
III-IV
141 mi away
7 - Carey Creek to Riggins
23.0 mi
III
164 mi away
8 - Riggins to White Bird
30.0 mi
II-IV
172 mi away
9 - Hammer Creek to Snake River confluence
55.0 mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Deer Gulch is a 55-acre Idaho Fish and Game Sportsmen's Access site on the Salmon River near Ellis in Lemhi County. The site offers camping facilities with spacious tent and RV sites, a covered pavilion, disabled angler's ramp, and multiple restroom facilities, making it a popular base for extended trips. The boat ramp provides access to the upper Salmon River, one of Idaho's major waterways with an average flow of over 13,000 cubic feet per second.
The Salmon River at this location is a large, fast-moving stream with an average gradient of 23.1 feet per mile and velocity of 5.2 feet per second, reflecting the challenging nature of paddling in this section. Paddlers and boaters should be prepared for swift current and dynamic water conditions. Multiple other access points are available nearby, including Kilpatrick Day Use Area (with boat launch and restrooms) and other sites such as Elk Bend, Waddington Creek, and Shoup Bridge, providing options for shuttle trips or alternative launches. For specific questions about facilities, current conditions, or water flow, contact the BLM-Salmon Field Office at (208) 756-5400.
*Note: As of recent planning, Deer Gulch may experience temporary closures for maintenance and ramp improvements; contact the managing agency before your trip to confirm access.*
The Salmon River at this location is a large, fast-moving stream with an average gradient of 23.1 feet per mile and velocity of 5.2 feet per second, reflecting the challenging nature of paddling in this section. Paddlers and boaters should be prepared for swift current and dynamic water conditions. Multiple other access points are available nearby, including Kilpatrick Day Use Area (with boat launch and restrooms) and other sites such as Elk Bend, Waddington Creek, and Shoup Bridge, providing options for shuttle trips or alternative launches. For specific questions about facilities, current conditions, or water flow, contact the BLM-Salmon Field Office at (208) 756-5400.
*Note: As of recent planning, Deer Gulch may experience temporary closures for maintenance and ramp improvements; contact the managing agency before your trip to confirm access.*
Nearby Recreation Areas
Kilpatrick Day Use Area
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Salmon River
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Morgan Creek Recreation Site
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Amenities
parking
restrooms