Bureau of Land Management · Idaho
Deadman Hole Campground
Bureau of Land Management · Idaho, United States
- Cost
- Primitive campsites are first come, first served. Camping fee: free. Stay limit: 14 days.
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 5,210 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Phone
- 208-879-6200
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing, Water Sports, Wildlife Viewing, Photography
Season dates aren't confirmed for this campground yet - opening and closing dates haven't been verified. Check the operator's page or call ahead before you plan a trip.
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About
BLM campground. Deadman Hole has 5 first come, first served primitive camp sites adjacent to the scenic Upper Salmon River. Anglers have access to great fishing opportunities. Amenities include restrooms, picnic shelters, drinking water, ample parking and a boat ramp. This site has limited cell service.
Stay limit: 14 Days.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31° | 15° | -6° | 42° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 33° | 17° | -10° | 48° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 40° | 23° | 10° | 59° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 45° | 29° | 10° | 62° | 10 of 11 |
| May | 60° | 40° | 28° | 73° | 5 of 11 |
| June | 72° | 49° | 34° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 87° | 61° | 43° | 94° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 85° | 60° | 46° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 73° | 50° | 37° | 86° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 57° | 36° | 11° | 76° | 7 of 10 |
| November | 45° | 27° | -9° | 61° | 9 of 10 |
| December | 32° | 15° | -9° | 48° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Trails nearby
- Malm Gulch Trailhead · 2.0 mi as the crow flies
Malm Gulch Trail 1.1 mi Hike · Drive there - Snake Ridge Trailhead · 7.8 mi as the crow flies
Snake Ridge 1.6 mi Hike · Drive there - Lombard Trailhead · 9.1 mi as the crow flies
Lombard Trail 8.2 mi Hike · Drive there - Buster Lake Trailhead · 9.8 mi as the crow flies
Buster Lake 4.1 mi Hike · Drive there
All 124 trails in BLM lands in Idaho · All 656 trails in Salmon-Challis National Forest
Trailheads the Park Service and the Forest Service map, within 10 miles as the crow flies; each trail's page has its length, climbing and the Service's description.
Nearby campgrounds
- Bayhorse Campground · Bureau of Land Management · 3 mi · 12 sites
- East Fork Campground · Bureau of Land Management · 6 mi · 8 sites
- Big Bayhorse Campground · USDA Forest Service · 8 mi
- Mill Creek Campground · USDA Forest Service · 12 mi
- Challis Hot Springs State Park · Idaho State Parks · 13 mi · 68 sites
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