Can you reserve a site at McDonald Flats Campground?

No. McDonald Flats Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

McDonald Flats Campground

Campground · Colorado ·

White River National Forest (NF) · Open Access

7,958 ft
Elevation

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39.85083, -106.23778 · 39°51'3.0"N 106°14'16.0"W

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Common questions about McDonald Flats Campground

Can you reserve a site at McDonald Flats Campground?: No. McDonald Flats Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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McDonald Flats Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by McDonald Flats Campground's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

Restrictions:

Boat inspections are required to prevent the spread of Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS).

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Camping near McDonald Flats Campground

Prairie Point Campground (CO) 0.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Cow Creek South 2.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Cow Creek North (CO) 3.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Willows Campground (CO) 4.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Elliott Creek Campground (CO) 4.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Cataract Creek Campground 3.8 mi · Campground
Lower Cataract Lake Loop #57 4.3 mi · Facility
Upper Cataract Lake #63 4.9 mi · Facility
Lower/Upper Slate Lakes #65 6.5 mi · Facility
Ute Pass/Peak #24 7.3 mi · Facility
Horseshoe Campground 8.3 mi · Campground
Columbine Landing Recreation Site 8.3 mi · Campground

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