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

Andrea C

Verified

July 9, 2026 Stayed at: 014, Loop: PANT

5

Beautiful campground above Smith River. Big shady sites, clean bathrooms, and nice spots at the river for swimming and relaxing. Beautiful river!

Patricia H

Verified

July 15, 2026 Stayed at: 014, Loop: PANT

5

My favorite campground! Great swimming hole, clean bathrooms and showers.

Amanda M

Verified

July 15, 2026 Stayed at: 025, Loop: PANT

5

We had a amazing time with our family on our yearly camping trip its a clean campground amd good size campground sites

Anna-Lisa F

Verified

July 17, 2026 Stayed at: 027, Loop: PANT

4

Great swimming
Some sites close to road noise
Bathrooms and shower were very clean
People seemed quieter than some other campgrounds

Carly L

Verified

July 19, 2026 Stayed at: 014, Loop: PANT

5

Campsite was spacious and quiet. Bathrooms were clean. Close proximity to the Redwoods. It was delightful! I only wish I could have stayed longer.

David D

Verified

July 22, 2026 Stayed at: 024, Loop: PANT

4

Host was nice. No electric or water hookups but there are several potable water faucets spread throughout the campground to fill tanks to pour in RV's water gravity hole. There is not a dump station at this site but there there are showers (pay by the minute so bring quarters) and clean restrooms nearby. Our site was deep enough to park our 18 ft trailer and pickup end to end. Is near to a swimming area by the river. Redwood NP is only 15 minutes away. Kind of near the highway so you hear vehicles during the day time but not too bad. Site was fairly shaded so our camper's solar panel could not charge our camper's battery but since we were only there a couple of days, not a big deal. There is a small store a couple of miles away to the west where you can buy alot of camping supplies including ice. Overall good experience.

Bethe H

Verified

July 22, 2026 Stayed at: 007, Loop: PANT

3

No soap in bathrooms. Terrible yellowjackets. No dishwashing or camp washing allowed in public areas, probably because of the wasps. Friendly camp hosts, but minimal contact. Clean bathrooms. No wood for sale, bring everything you need or visit Gasquet Store.

Tracy F

Verified

July 25, 2026 Stayed at: 033, Loop: PANT

5

Nice campgrounds! The showers were awesome, wish more campgrounds had them!

rachel t

Verified

July 30, 2026 Stayed at: 015, Loop: PANT

4

Bathrooms are clean, you have to pay for shower use but the water was nice and warm.
Camp host was very friendly and helpful. Kids loved swimming in the river and climbing on rocks.
We visited from the Midwest and would definitely recommend this campground!

Steve S

Verified

July 31, 2026 Stayed at: 029, Loop: PANT

5

This was our 12th year in a row camping at Panther Flat. As always, it was a great experience.

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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