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
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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

Rah'Shan G

Verified

August 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: PANT

5

Very close to everything in the Redwoods/Crescent City area. Nice swimming holes and very attentive hosts. I hope to be back!

Heather B

Verified

August 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: PANT

4

Beautiful campsites. My husband and I stayed with our pup for a night. We had a site closer to the river side with easy access to the short path down to the river. It was lovely to hear the river at night. Only complaint is that these campsites are really close to the through road in the campground and there isn't much privacy since cars and the host pass by frequently. Also quite a few kids just running past and biking past the campsites which to be honest, is rude and annoying. Would camp here again but in the off season.

Doran I

Verified

July 26, 2020 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: PANT

5

Very nice campsite. Clean bathrooms with a shower and a nice river nearby. No complaints.

James D

Verified

July 23, 2020 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: PANT

5

Had a great site right with a short walk to the river. The river is wide and open to enjoy some swimming and sun. So refreshing. The campground was well taken care of and clean. Will definitely go back. Site 16

Lauren P

Verified

July 23, 2020 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: PANT

5

Really nice, shady campground. Sites are big and private, bathrooms were SUPER clean. Coin-op showers and movies projected on a big screen by the bathrooms on Fri and Sat nights. Fun little hike down to the river, too. The nearest town (Gasquet) has a small grocery, but expect mostly canned/dry goods and no produce.

ken b

Verified

July 13, 2020 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: PANT

4

Had a wonderful time . The campground was great as always . Enjoyed the river very much .

virginia b

Verified

January 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: PANT

4

This is a cool little campground. Most of the sites have good privacy. The bathrooms are clean, and the showers were too. You can walk down to the Smith River here, but there is only one 'pool' and a very small sandy beach that gets extremely crowded. You are better off driving someplace to the river where you have more room to spread out, and where you can tube down the river. Also, there are snakes in the small pool area. Some say they will bite, others say not. If snakes swimming in water bother you, then for sure drive someplace else to enjoy the river. I would recommend this campground for those who want a quieter camping experience.

Daniel B

Verified

January 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: PANT

4

Great campground, great little swimming hole, clean bathrooms and showers;). Quite a bit or road noise, and had a bad experience with a camp neighbor running a generator ALL day and night. Other than that, it’s awesome!

Rebecca C

Verified

January 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: PANT

5

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Eddie B

Verified

January 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: PANT

3

The campground is really well placed, with the river access a huge highlight of our trip. Everything was generally very clean and well kept. Ironically, this makes this campsite and day-use area very popular. It was pretty noisy with children and barking dogs throughout the day until pretty late in the evening, and on the second night of our three night stay a large group composed of about 5 separate sites came in for a loud party right next to ours, playing music and shouting until about 1 am. The foliage is not that thick so there was little privacy or noise blocked by the trees. While not really a fault of the campsite, it is something to be aware of. For us, we ended up leaving a day early due to the experience.

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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