Deer Gulch Campground
Dept. Fish & Wildlife
Write a Review Dry Gulch Road Ellis, ID 83235 208-756-2271 Official WebsiteGPS: 44.7018, -114.0441
Overview of Deer Gulch Campground
Accessibility is not guaranteed, always scout ahead before driving down dirt roads.
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Last Price Paid: $0
Reported by Mike & Nancy on 6/24/2023
Longest RV Reported: 43 feet (Toy Hauler Fifth Wheel)
Reported by Mike & Nancy on 6/24/2023
Pad Type gravel
Open Seasonally Yes
Elevation 4,625 ft / 1,409 m
Max Stay 10
Tent Camping Yes
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Reviews of Deer Gulch Campground 5 people have reviewed this location.
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Confirmed by 3 Users
Last reported 7/10/2023
“Beautiful But Mosquitoes ”
Reviewed 7/10/2023
Overall Rating
Beautiful, quiet and plenty of room for our 30 foot fifth wheel. But, luckily we were just staying overnight & didn’t mind staying in the trailer to avoid the copious mosquitos.
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Verizon 5G
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“We Stayed Here With A Big Rig!”
Reviewed 6/24/2023
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
| Site Number: | 0 |
| RV Length: | 43' (Toy Hauler Fifth Wheel) |
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We stayed here with our 43’ Momentum, based on a recommendation on Facebook. There were several sites we could have stayed in. There aren’t a ton of areas along 93 to pull in for big rigs, but this one was beautiful. Easy access from 93. Very peaceful, beautiful, and quiet. Access to the river was fenced off for restoration, which... more
We stayed here with our 43’ Momentum, based on a recommendation on Facebook. There were several sites we could have stayed in. There aren’t a ton of areas along 93 to pull in for big rigs, but this one was beautiful. Easy access from 93. Very peaceful, beautiful, and quiet. Access to the river was fenced off for restoration, which was fine for us because we didn’t want our dogs going in the river, but would be a problem for fishing. Not sure why this site is marked ‘No Big Rigs’ because we didn’t have a problem. No cell service, not even SOS. Tons of mosquitos, but it is that time of year. Great location to explore area ghost towns. Overall, a great stop.
Mike & Nancy would stay here again
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“Mosquito City!”
Reviewed 6/21/2023
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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This place would be nice enough for a free campground if it weren't for the mosquitos. It was the worst I've ever seen in a campground. I mean, it was terrible. We did make a campfire but had to layer on the bug spray. The location is good. It's right off the main state route and there were plenty of spaces. It was a fairly large space... more
This place would be nice enough for a free campground if it weren't for the mosquitos. It was the worst I've ever seen in a campground. I mean, it was terrible. We did make a campfire but had to layer on the bug spray. The location is good. It's right off the main state route and there were plenty of spaces. It was a fairly large space and would be fine for trailer campers. In fact, we were the only non-trailer camper on site. I love free, and I appreciate Idaho keeping some free campgrounds, but I'd not stay at this one again due to the bugs.
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T-Mobile
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“Free camping across the river from Hwy. 93”
Reviewed 7/29/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | N/A |
Overall Rating
The campground is located just north of Challis off of Hwy. 93. When you exit 93 you cross over the Salmon river and you are in the campground. There are camping areas north and south of the entrance. The campground is quite flat and can accommodate most sizes of campers. There are a few sites right on the river. The pit toilets w... more
The campground is located just north of Challis off of Hwy. 93. When you exit 93 you cross over the Salmon river and you are in the campground. There are camping areas north and south of the entrance. The campground is quite flat and can accommodate most sizes of campers. There are a few sites right on the river. The pit toilets were very clean! I did not see any water available.
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1speed2 would stay here again
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“Short term stay along hwy.”
Reviewed 8/25/2019
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
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Late August there's just two campers here & an occasional fisher. Several sites & you can park any size in here. It will be packed during the fish runs. It's across a bridge so not right next to the hwy. There is traffic noise, but it's quiet out at night.
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Barton would stay here again
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Amenities
Hookups
- dry camping
Recreation
- boat ramp
- fishing
- recreation trail
- water access
Site Amenities
- fire ring
- picnic table
Facilities
- restrooms: vault
- trash
Pets
- pets
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