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

Available sites

27 total 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.

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Sep 15 to Dec 31

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
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 009, Loop: PANT RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 010, Loop: PANT RV
Pet Friendly · 35 ft long · Paved
🚐 011, Loop: PANT RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 013, Loop: PANT RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 014, Loop: PANT RV
Pet Friendly · 35 ft long · Paved
🚐 015, Loop: PANT RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 016, Loop: PANT RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 017, Loop: PANT RV
Pet Friendly · 35 ft long · Paved
🚐 018, Loop: PANT RV
Pet Friendly · 40 ft long · Paved
🚐 019, Loop: PANT RV
Pet Friendly · 35 ft long · Paved
🚐 020, Loop: PANT RV
Pet Friendly · 40 ft long · Paved
🚐 021, Loop: PANT RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 022, Loop: PANT RV
Pet Friendly · 35 ft long · Paved
🚐 023, Loop: PANT RV
Pet Friendly · 35 ft long · Paved
🚐 024, Loop: PANT RV
Pet Friendly · 40 ft long · Paved
🚐 025, Loop: PANT RV
Pet Friendly · 35 ft long · Paved
🚐 026, Loop: PANT RV
Pet Friendly · 40 ft long · Paved
🚐 027, Loop: PANT RV
Pet Friendly · 35 ft long · Paved
🚐 028, Loop: PANT RV
Pet Friendly · 35 ft long · Paved
🚐 029, Loop: PANT RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 030, Loop: PANT RV
Pet Friendly · 35 ft long · Paved
🚐 031, Loop: PANT RV
Pet Friendly · 35 ft long · Paved
🚐 032, Loop: PANT RV
Pet Friendly · 40 ft long · Paved
🚐 033, Loop: PANT RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 035, Loop: PANT RV
Pet Friendly · 40 ft long · Paved
🚐 038, Loop: PANT RV
Pet Friendly · 40 ft long · Paved

Reviews (185)

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
185 reviews
5
64.9%
120
4
22.2%
41
3
5.4%
10
2
2.7%
5
1
4.9%
9

Sam P

Verified

July 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: PANT

3

We found human excrement in our camp site but has an otherwise good experience. Pretty spot. River access wasn't great.

Angela B

Verified

July 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: PANT

5

Beautiful spot!

Mimi C

Verified

July 19, 2022 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: PANT

5

Very clean and beautiful campground. The host was very nice and kept things quiet after 10pm. Showers were hot with good pressure. Bring quarters. We could hear the river all day and night. Decent swimming hole at the river.

Emma R

Verified

July 19, 2022 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: PANT

5

Location was amazing! So close to Jedediah (a must see) and an amazing calm past of the river right next door to splash in. Nice and quiet as well.

Richard S

Verified

July 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: PANT

5

great spot, lots of room and privacy between sites. River has nice swimming hole.

Farzad N

Verified

July 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: PANT

1

Came here on a fishing trip with kids. Camp host helpful, campground is in good shape, and close to river. However access to campgrounds can be blocked by forest service maintenance staff without notice. They work at a *very* casual, relaxing pace...while blocking the only road in and out. After waiting a while, we decided to back out to the entrance and back into our campsite.

The same lazy maintenance staff lady comes around after another 15 minutes of blocking the only road in and identifies as a "federal agent" and makes all kinds of threats with the kids watching. So be warned of the USFS employees we encountered in this local area are lazy AF and on power trips to flex on campers that they're "federal agents".

No thanks, we can stick to camping at NPS and BLM where employees are down to earth...not this USFS b.s. it would be like camping at FBI property with the way these forest service employees act. Take your "federal" bs and flush it we will not come back

Lila S

Verified

July 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: PANT

5

Beautiful campground with lots of amenities

Bill H

Verified

June 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: PANT

5

Beautiful park, well equipped and daily maintained, we stayed 7 days, fishing is fun and rewarding, much to see in the area, some nice local swimming holes. One of the highlights of the week was our Host who went well out of his way to make sure everyone was happy, he does a great job.. Crescent City has everything you need before you go up river. All the big box stores etc., good quiet Tractor Supply well stocked.

Chris A

Verified

June 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: PANT

5

Wonderful clean and beautiful park!

John K

Verified

June 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: PANT

5

Great forested campground with large sites, running water, and pay showers (~$1.50 for 7 minutes). We appreciated the recycling for aluminum, and glass. Camp ground is on the high ground along the river, a (walkable) picnic area is adjacent to the campground along the river. Every camp site appeared to be well shaded. Mosquitoes were around in early June, but nothing horrible.

Location & Directions for Panther Flat Campground

Po Box 228, Gasquet, CA 95543 United States

Elevation: 154 ft

Getting There

From Highway 101 north of Crescent City, California, take highway 199 east for 16 mi to the campground.

Nearest town

Gasquet, CA - 3.1 mi

About 5 min to downtown

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.

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: October 19, 2026

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