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

Current season
Upcoming seasons
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Closed periods
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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

Laurel H

Verified

September 9, 2020 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: PANT

1

The campground itself was fine, but if you want to stay somewhere that takes Covid safety seriously, this is not the place. When I checked in, not only was the host not wearing a mask or social distancing, he laughed at and mocked me for wearing a mask when speaking to him. There was also no soap at the bathroom sinks, so bring some of your own or at least some hand sanitizer.

Terry C

Verified

September 7, 2020 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: PANT

4

I loved the trees at the campsites and the campsites were huge and clean. The host was very helpful and pleasant. The waterfall and the lagoon on the river was spectacular sight.

Paula T

Verified

September 5, 2020 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: PANT

4

I love this place! Great sites with plenty of space between them. Great swimming hole too! Unfortunately, everybody in town drives down to it so it’s hard to get a spot, especially during Covid. I want to give it five stars, but decided on four because of the hosts. When we came and stayed for nine days earlier in the summer they were super nice and helpful. I’m sure tons of visitors, and possibly ones fighting for spots, made them not so happy at the end of the season. Either way, I like how friendly and warm they were at the beginning of the season.

Jennifer I

Verified

September 4, 2020 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: PANT

1

Can I give it zero stars? When I got there my host had given away the campsite I had paid for for 3 NIGHTS! And I had nowhere to take my kids in the middle of a pandemic after driving 700 mi. He refused to make the site available to us and he refused to refund my payment.

Alison H

Verified

August 28, 2020 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: PANT

4

This campground has so much going for it. Especially for people with kids. Makes it easy with flush toilets and showers. Also they have weekend outdoor movies which is such a nice effort on the part of the hosts. The sites are large with lots of vegetation between them for privacy. We have been going there for years. This time was a little different from the past in that the bathrooms were not that clean more of the time. But I really think that is due to how much more busy and full the campground is this year due to more people going camping during COVID restrictions. We have gone several times this summer and it is much more full. This time too there were instances of people partying and playing loud music really late at night which hasn’t really been a problem in past years. The river spot near the campground also has been overcrowded compared to other years. But we just drive to other bigger river spots where there is more space. This summer the walk up spaces were pretty much nonexistent so reservations were crucial. We love this campground.

Shira K

Verified

August 26, 2020 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: PANT

4

We really liked this campground, but unfortunately there was a large group right next to us and they were playing obnoxious loud music all day and well into the night. They also had dogs barking through the night. Luckily we were only staying here one night, otherwise we would have been very upset with all the noise. Other than that, the campground was lovely and facilities were clean and accessible. Also, fairly close to the main highway and we heard cars and trucks driving through the night.

Peggy C

Verified

August 25, 2020 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: PANT

5

Great campground near the river. Lady in the next campsite yelled at us twice, though, for our kids being loud - it was mid-day and the kids were being kids .... anyway, generally the spaces are spread out but one bad apple spoiled the bunch for us a bit here. Would camp here again.

If you go to the swimming holes on the river, go to the downstream one, and look by the waterfall for some ~3 ft tall pitcher plants. It is super cool. You'll have to swim or paddle to the side to see them, but it was a highlight of the time at the river.

Emily M

Verified

August 19, 2020 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: PANT

5

We love this campground - it is a very short walk to the River & there are pools that are safe for kids & dogs to swim in. The campground itself is very clean, shaded & spacious.

Vivian D

Verified

August 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: PANT

5

We loved the swimming spots! The water was so refreshing and the jumping rocks were fun. We visited Stout Grove while we were camping, must see!

James L

Verified

August 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: PANT

5

Great place to camp with clean bathrooms and showers. Avoid site 18 if you can not terrible but right next to the bathrooms and people often cut through

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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