Mcdonald Flat Campground
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Mcdonald Flat Campground is a National Forest campground near Salmon, Idaho.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Mcdonald Flat Campground sits inside Salmon-Challis National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- None, first-come
- Fee
- Free
Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
What's there
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Potable water
On site: Toilets and potable water.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 5,404 ft
45.0341, -114.2982 in Lemhi. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Mcdonald Flat Campground?
No. Mcdonald Flat Campground is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Mcdonald Flat Campground?
Camping at Mcdonald Flat Campground is free.
Is there drinking water at Mcdonald Flat Campground?
Yes, Mcdonald Flat Campground has potable water. It also has toilets.
Who manages Mcdonald Flat Campground?
Mcdonald Flat Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Mcdonald Flat Campground
Hot springs nearby
Nearest to Mcdonald Flat Campground, in straight-line miles: Goldbug Hot Springs (hot spring, 20 miles), and Vinegar Creek Hot Springs (hot spring, 21 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
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More campgrounds: camping near Salmon and campgrounds in Lemhi.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01