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Mcdonald Flat Campground

USFS · Campground · Free

Free

Fast facts

Cost
Free
Managed by
USFS
Type
Campground
Hours
Open 24 hours/day
Reservations
fs.usda.gov
Nearest dump station
Newland Ranch Dump Station · 29.5 mi
Coordinates
45.0341, -114.2982
Last verified
September 18, 2026
45.0341° N · 114.2982° W
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Last verifiedSeptember 18, 2026

About this place

5400-foot elevation. 6 campsites along Panther Creek. Fishing for wily trout in Panther Creek. 20-foot maximum trailer length.

From the USFS.

Is Mcdonald Flat Campground free?

Yes. Mcdonald Flat Campground is free to use. It is managed by the USFS.

How do I get to Mcdonald Flat Campground?

From Salmon, go 8 miles south on US-93, turn right onto NF-021 for about a mile then turn left onto Williams Creek Rd/Deep Creek Rd. Stay on this road for about 26 miles. Then turn left onto NF-055/Panther Creek Rd and stay for 12 miles, the campground will be on the left.

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SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.

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