OutReserve

Panther Flat Campground

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

Featured amenities

Parking
Restrooms
River Access
Showers
Fire Pit

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

Parking
Restrooms
River Access
Showers
Fire Pit
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Restrooms
  • Showers
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Fire Pit
Parking and Transport

Parking and Transport

  • Parking
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
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🚐 009, Loop: PANT
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🚐 010, Loop: PANT
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🚐 011, Loop: PANT
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🚐 013, Loop: PANT
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🚐 014, Loop: PANT
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🚐 015, Loop: PANT
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🚐 016, Loop: PANT
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🚐 017, Loop: PANT
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🚐 018, Loop: PANT
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🚐 019, Loop: PANT
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🚐 020, Loop: PANT
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🚐 021, Loop: PANT
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🚐 022, Loop: PANT
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🚐 023, Loop: PANT
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🚐 024, Loop: PANT
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🚐 025, Loop: PANT
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🚐 026, Loop: PANT
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🚐 027, Loop: PANT
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🚐 028, Loop: PANT
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🚐 029, Loop: PANT
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🚐 030, Loop: PANT
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🚐 031, Loop: PANT
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🚐 032, Loop: PANT
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🚐 033, Loop: PANT
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🚐 035, Loop: PANT
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🚐 038, Loop: PANT
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Price not available

Reviews (145)

What Guests Are Saying

Panther Flat Campground is a well-maintained and clean facility, featuring hot coin showers, flushing toilets, and spacious campsites that provide good privacy. Campers appreciate the friendly hosts and the beautiful natural surroundings, including access to the nearby Smith River and hiking trails. While it can get busy in the summer and occasional noise from other campers or road traffic is noted, many visitors still find it a pleasant and enjoyable camping experience overall.

Review Summary

4.3
145 reviews
5
62.8%
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4
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3.4%
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6.2%
9

Kerry C

Verified

January 15, 2020 Stayed at: 007, Loop: PANT

5

Easy reservation and check-in. Beautiful spot. Loved it.

Stephanie P

Verified

January 12, 2020 Stayed at: 035, Loop: PANT

5

Beautiful and clean

Shealy T

Verified

January 12, 2020 Stayed at: 018, Loop: PANT

5

Panther Flat Campground is a lovely place for individual or family camping. Beautiful woods, wonderful river with lots of room for wading, swimming, and hiking. Nice sites and helpful staff. Highly recommended! Only problem is that it's very popular, so if you're looking for a secluded or last-minute get-away, you may have to look elsewhere.

Roxy W

Verified

January 10, 2020 Stayed at: 023, Loop: PANT

5

This is a great campground. Sites are large and have a picnic tables. Access to a river with beach...nice!

ken b

Verified

December 18, 2019 Stayed at: 025, Loop: PANT

4

Love this campground . Camp here every year for our anniversary . Always enjoyable .

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.

Latitude & Longitude: 41.8431 / -123.931

Elevation: 154 feet

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: June 3, 2026

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