Panther Flat Campground

Smith River
Smith River and rocky surroundings
PANTHER FLAT CAMPGROUND
PANTHER FLAT CAMPGROUND
PANTHER FLAT CAMPGROUND

Featured amenities

General Store General Store
Parking Parking
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
River Access River Access

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

27 total sites

RV Sites

27 sites

About Panther Flat Campground

Panther Flat Campground sits in the vast Six Rivers National Forest in northern California. This shady, secluded campground is just steps from the Smith River, which is famous for its bright blue waters and scenic pathway through the forest.

Number of accommodations: 27

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - May 18 to Sep 14

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

General Store General Store
Parking Parking
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
River Access River Access
Showers Showers
Fire Pit Fire Pit
Site Setup and Access

Site Setup and Access

  • ADA Accessible
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
  • Restrooms
  • Showers
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
  • BBQ
  • Fire Pit
Parking and Transport

Parking and Transport

  • Parking
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • General Store
  • Fish Cleaning Station
Water Access

Water Access

  • River Access
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

27 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 007, Loop: PANT RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 009, Loop: PANT RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 010, Loop: PANT RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 011, Loop: PANT RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 013, Loop: PANT RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 014, Loop: PANT RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 015, Loop: PANT RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 016, Loop: PANT RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 017, Loop: PANT RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 018, Loop: PANT RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 019, Loop: PANT RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 020, Loop: PANT RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 021, Loop: PANT RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 022, Loop: PANT RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 023, Loop: PANT RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 024, Loop: PANT RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 025, Loop: PANT RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 026, Loop: PANT RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 027, Loop: PANT RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 028, Loop: PANT RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 029, Loop: PANT RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 030, Loop: PANT RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 031, Loop: PANT RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 032, Loop: PANT RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 033, Loop: PANT RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 035, Loop: PANT RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 038, Loop: PANT RV
No Hookups
Price not available

Reviews (178)

What Guests Are Saying

Panther Flat Campground offers beautiful, well-maintained sites, with clean bathrooms and showers, a great swimming hole, and friendly camp hosts. Many reviewers praised the spaciousness and privacy of the campsites, along with easy access to the nearby river and Redwood National Park. While some experienced issues with noise from other campers and nearby roads, the overall atmosphere remains clean, serene, and enjoyable for families and nature lovers alike.

Review Summary

4.4
178 reviews
5
65.2%
116
4
22.5%
40
3
4.5%
8
2
2.8%
5
1
5.1%
9

Volodymyr B

Verified

July 29, 2023 Stayed at: 013, Loop: PANT

5

Nice place to stay for couple days, there is Red Wood not so far, hot shower, river...

joanne s

Verified

August 5, 2023 Stayed at: 018, Loop: PANT

4

Not overcrowded
Quite campground, but the highway traffic nearby
Small swimming hole great for young kids
Showers hot water with no adjustments
Plenty of room for two tents
It’s worth the drive to Jedediah Smith State Park day use and then cross the little bridge to stout grove redwoods for a majestic hike, low impact

Jane L

Verified

August 9, 2023 Stayed at: 022, Loop: PANT

4

Our site was in the middle row across the field from the bathrooms and a short walk to the path down to the day use area and the best beach access point (which is unmarked but obvious). Other campers were LOUD (maybe bc it was a full moon?) but mercifully stopped screaming just in time for quiet hours. Campfire smoke made air quality really gross and whole family got throat/nose infections after our stay, but site was large, well equipped/maintained and it is a great location for enjoying the Smith/Six Rivers area.

Martha S

Verified

August 21, 2023 Stayed at: 016, Loop: PANT

5

Campsite 16 was very spacious, can fit multiple tents. Right next to the bathrooms with showers, to potable water and next to the trail that leads to the river/swimming hole, which is perfect for a hot summer day. Not very private since people walk back and forth through the day.

Richard d

Verified

August 24, 2023 Stayed at: 033, Loop: PANT

4

I really like this site. It has everything that I could want. The camp host I had in 2022 was much friendlier though.

Tiffani H

Verified

June 2, 2024 Stayed at: 016, Loop: PANT

5

It was so nice! I loved it! :)

Mauricio G

Verified

June 25, 2024 Stayed at: 029, Loop: PANT

5

Awesome place to get away from the city. Close to multiple hiking trails. Very clean facilities, restrooms and showers were always clean.

Gale P

Verified

July 2, 2024 Stayed at: 033, Loop: PANT

5

Great camping area with decent privacy between campsites. The host that was there while we camped was very meticulous and the restrooms and showers were immaculatley cleaned. You could hear the river from your campsite, so relaxing and riding my bike around the park was so much fun. A trip to town was so close and driving thru the Redwoods is an amazing experience. Can't wait to go back and enjoy it again.

Curtis J

Verified

July 8, 2024 Stayed at: 007, Loop: PANT

5

Curtis J

Verified

July 8, 2024 Stayed at: 007, Loop: PANT

5

Location Panther Flat Campground

Address:
Po Box 228
Gasquet, CA, 95543
United States

Highway access

Panther Flat Campground can be accessed from Highway 101, which is located north of Crescent City, and Highway 199, which connects to the campground approximately 16 miles east.

Elevation: 154 feet

Distance to downtown

3.1 mi drive to downtown Gasquet (about 5 min)

Policies & Rules

General

  • Additional fees will be collected at the campground for more than one vehicle. A limit of one extra vehicle is allowed.
  • There are no electricity, water or sewer hookups at the campground
  • Click here to learn more about the Six Rivers National Forest
  • Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.

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Last updated: September 4, 2026

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