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

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.

Alexey U

Verified

June 10, 2022 Stayed at: 011, Loop: PANT

1

The main reason I rated this campground with 1 star is the noisy party that took place on the next camp site to ours. They entertained us with the loud music till 3 am and the camp host did absolutely nothing to stop them.

Travis P

Verified

December 18, 2021 Stayed at: 013, Loop: PANT

4

Camp site was clean, spacious, and provided plenty of shade. On site restrooms were clean, functional, and secure. Pretty nice restrooms and shower considering. River near by is pretty and overall just a great site and experience.

Charles F

Verified

September 28, 2021 Stayed at: 033, Loop: PANT

5

Sites are large in forrest. Beautiful! Beach area along Jedediah Smith river with two wide pool areas. One next to cliff with cool springs running out of cliff. Redwoods National Park 10 miles away. Too many special attractions to list. Bathrooms & showers very clean. No hook ups for rv. Who cares?

pamela G

Verified

September 28, 2021 Stayed at: 023, Loop: PANT

5

Clean, beautiful, sweet

Debbie O

Verified

September 26, 2021 Stayed at: 031, Loop: PANT

4

Great camping spots with large parking areas for trailers in lots of them. Restrooms very nice with showers. River beautiful and easy to get to .

Eliza T

Verified

August 17, 2021 Stayed at: 024, Loop: PANT

4

When we registered we reserved a spot that would allow a trailer and two vehicles. The parking are was not large enough for two vehicles so I was unsafely parked at the opening to our campsite. It worked but it was not ideal. The gem of this location is the river and swimming hole- my kids had so much fun there! The restrooms were clean and large, showers are available and the toilets flush but no soap provided.

Wendy U

Verified

August 16, 2021 Stayed at: 017, Loop: PANT

2

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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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