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Deadman Hole

CAMPER SUMMARY PRESENTED BYFord

Deadman Hole is located near Challis, Idaho, featuring rugged terrain with surrounding hills and open spaces. The area experiences temperatures ranging from lows of 20°F in winter to highs of 85°F in summer. Visitors can explore the nearby Salmon River and the Land of the Yankee Fork State Park, both offering opportunities for outdoor activities.

Fee Info

Primitive campsites are first come, first served. Camping fee: free. Stay limit: 14 days.

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Location

Deadman Hole is located in Idaho

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Directions

12 miles southwest of Challis, Idaho. Travel south from Challis on Highway 93 for 2 miles, turn right on Highway 75, and drive southwest for approximately 12 miles. The site is on the river side of Highway 75 between the river and the highway.

Coordinates

44.34429974816743 N
114.26936766867374 W

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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Dispersed
  • Group
  • Cabins
  • Tent Cabin
  • Yurts
  • Equestrian

Features

For Campers

  • Picnic Table
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets

For Vehicles

  • Pull-Through Sites

DISPERSED CAMPING

Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.


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Reviewed Sep. 20, 2025

Clean, road noise, walk to river

This is a nice campground right off the road though so you do get some car noise. A fire ring, shade cover and picnic table are provided for the five campsites as well as a pit toilet. The river is about a four -8 minute walk or so from most campsites. Very clean

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Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Deadman Hole by steve D., September 20, 2025
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Reviewed Sep. 4, 2024

Simple

Stayed here for two nights. The first night I have the whole area to myself. The second night there was two other campers. Doesn't seem to be super popular or high in demand. So finding a spot shouldn't be a problem. There was about six or more parking/camping areas. No Wi-Fi or Verizon signal. There is a toilet available. Access to the river as well.

Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Deadman Hole by Ben H., September 4, 2024
Reviewed Nov. 2, 2021

FREE BLM Campground

 Though this campground sits along the highway it is easier to tolerate noise when its free! 

The campground loop is gravel and has “pull next to” (bump out?) type sites with covered picnic table and a fire pit. There are also pit toilets and a hand pump water spigot. There is also a boat ramp and a day use area. 

The river is very shallow and the bank is quite muddy -- our little dog sank up to her belly. 

No privacy here and lots of road noise but you get to see the river and the meandering cows across the river. 

Did not see any wildlife unless you count the swarms of tiny bugs of the variety that squeeze their little bug bodies through your screens. 

Zero cell reception ATT, verizon or TMobile. The WeBoost was able to give us bars of LTE but still was not very usable.

Good for an overnight but not much around to keep us occupied for anything longer.

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Month of VisitSeptember
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Reviewed Jul. 8, 2021

A little slice of paradise on the Salmon River

Pros: *Views for miles *Steps from the Salmon River *Boat launch for rafting,kayaking,fishing *Covered picnic table *Generous spacing between sites *Serious star gazing opportunities

  • Easy drive to Challis for supplies

Cons: *No shade *Close to road, so some road noise.

  • No services, except a vault toilet, but with views like this, who cares.

Pros out weigh the cons for us. 2 thumbs up.

Month of VisitJuly

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Deadman Hole have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Deadman Hole does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Deadman Hole?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is no coverage for AT&T, no coverage for T-Mobile, and no coverage for Verizon.