Boat Ramps NearbyDeer Gulch
Deer Gulch is a public boat ramp 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 |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Before you launch at Deer Gulch
- Before you back down, check the drain plug and unplug the trailer lights.
- Back in only until the stern floats, and set the parking brake before anyone gets out.
- Winch the boat on when you leave Deer Gulch, because prop wash from power loading undermines the concrete.
- Before you drive off from Deer Gulch, remove plants and mud and drain all water to stop invasive species from spreading.
Step by step: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
Small things for ramp day
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Illustration Loading the boat
Why rangers hate power loading
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
Never forget the drain plug again
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
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About Deer Gulch
What is the address of Deer Gulch?
Deer Gulch is in Challis, Idaho. Navigation apps get you there via the map pin, which marks Deer Gulch itself.
Is Deer Gulch free?
We have no fee details for Deer Gulch, but our guide to launch fees explains what ramps usually cost.
Can I launch a kayak at Deer Gulch?
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.
Where else can you launch near Deer Gulch?
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).
More boat ramps nearby
- Cottonwood Campground Boat Ramp Challis, 2.8 mi
- Cronk's Canyon Boat Access Challis, 2.8 mi
- Colston Creek Boat Access Challis, 4.4 mi
- Watts Bridge Boat Ramp Challis, 6.9 mi