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

Nicole R

Verified

July 2, 2026 Stayed at: 009, Loop: PANT

5

This campground is great! The camp site was clean as well as the bathrooms and showers.

Loredana S

Verified

July 1, 2026 Stayed at: 027, Loop: PANT

5

Beautiful location!! Really nice, clean camp sites, bathrooms and showers are very well kept & cleaned twice a day! Super nice & friendly camp hosts.

Kezia D

Verified

June 28, 2026 Stayed at: 038, Loop: PANT

5

Quiet. Clean. Comfy. The happiest camp hosts. Just make sure to take quarters for the shower. $1.15 gets you a nice long hot shower. We had a great time. So much easy access to everything Redwoods and Six Ricers National forests! Would 100% stay here again.

Mike B

Verified

June 26, 2026 Stayed at: 030, Loop: PANT

5

Great sites. Level. No dump station. No cell coverage

Ketaki D

Verified

June 19, 2026 Stayed at: 025, Loop: PANT

5

Beautiful campground, Linda is a great host, very clean .

Gloria B

Verified

June 18, 2026 Stayed at: 017, Loop: PANT

5

This campsite was fantastic! Clean spaces, great bathrooms, amazing river, great drive. Will return!

Lorenz M

Verified

June 18, 2026 Stayed at: 016, Loop: PANT

5

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michael f

Verified

June 18, 2026 Stayed at: 013, Loop: PANT

4

Very nice campsite! Slight slant downward to driveway! Great privacy!

Patricia R

Verified

June 16, 2026 Stayed at: 014, Loop: PANT

5

Great site and very wooded. Bathrooms were clean.

maria n

Verified

June 8, 2026 Stayed at: 028, Loop: PANT

5

Absolutely beautiful. Clean and serene

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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