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

leslie p

Verified

July 16, 2021 Stayed at: 016, Loop: PANT

5

Great spot. Private large campsites with an awesome river to swim and dive in.

brenda f

Verified

July 21, 2021 Stayed at: 031, Loop: PANT

5

Beautiful place, big size space, close to the river, just a wonderful time.

Kent C

Verified

July 31, 2021 Stayed at: 010, Loop: PANT

4

Close to stream, clean restrooms, campsites in shade, friendly people

Steven Z

Verified

August 5, 2021 Stayed at: 015, Loop: PANT

4

Quiet camp ground, Patrick’s creek inn for dinner, 20 to Cresent city.

Molly C

Verified

August 11, 2021 Stayed at: 027, Loop: PANT

5

Excellent campsite. Felt very safe here. Clean river. Peaceful except occasional sounds of RVs running gennys. Clean sites, showers, restrooms. Safe firepits. Nice and active on-site host. Good place for families. Will come back again. May be affected by wildfire smoke so check conditions before going.

Laura J

Verified

August 13, 2021 Stayed at: 032, Loop: PANT

5

Very clean bathrooms. Nice campsites. Our site was closer to the highway and you could hear a little highway noise but it wasn’t annoying and it didn’t keep us up. We were there Aug 6 and there were flies and mosquitos so prepare for that. It’s not the fault of the campground, it’s just the great outdoors in summer. Plan for it.

Diana D

Verified

August 15, 2021 Stayed at: 022, Loop: PANT

4

Beautiful spot for camping and swimming. Host are nice and friendly. Last year a good outdoor movie was shown. Not this year so we missed that feature.

Edward S

Verified

August 16, 2021 Stayed at: 017, Loop: PANT

4

We love this campground and the day use areas adjacent to it. We've made this an annual tradition for nearly 20 years now. This year, however, we ran into a group of campers that were inconsiderate and lacked the respect for the river that we should all provide. These campers were very loud until well after midnight. They also left their trash, EZ Up, coolers, and floating devices at the lower day use area. Totally disrespectful of the natural beauty and other visitors. Really sad.

Wendy U

Verified

August 16, 2021 Stayed at: 017, Loop: PANT

2

n/a

Eliza T

Verified

August 17, 2021 Stayed at: 024, Loop: PANT

4

When we registered we reserved a spot that would allow a trailer and two vehicles. The parking are was not large enough for two vehicles so I was unsafely parked at the opening to our campsite. It worked but it was not ideal. The gem of this location is the river and swimming hole- my kids had so much fun there! The restrooms were clean and large, showers are available and the toilets flush but no soap provided.

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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