Established Camping
Mcdonald Flat
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Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
Air Quality at this campground may currently be unhealthy for sensitive groups.
Mcdonald Flat near Challis, Idaho, is surrounded by rugged terrain with a mix of forested areas and open spaces. Temperatures can range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit in spring and fall to highs in the 80s during summer. Campers can explore the nearby Salmon River for fishing and rafting or visit the Land of the Yankee Fork State Park for historical sites.
Description
US Forest Service
Salmon National Forest
5400-foot elevation. 6 campsites along Panther Creek. Fishing for wily trout in Panther Creek. 20-foot maximum trailer length.
Location
Mcdonald Flat is located in Idaho
Directions
From Salmon, go 24 miles west on Forest Road 030, and south on FR 055
Coordinates
45.03400095 N
114.29600082 W
Detours Nearby
Cottonwood Recreation Site
2 hrs 14 min away
Big Creek — Payette National Forest
8 hrs 46 min away
Drive Time
- 4 hrs 10 min from Idaho Falls
- 4 hrs 22 min from Missoula
- 5 hrs 6 min from Helena
- 6 hrs 15 min from Boise
Access
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
