Panther Flat Campground

Smith River
Smith River and rocky surroundings
PANTHER FLAT CAMPGROUND
PANTHER FLAT CAMPGROUND
PANTHER FLAT CAMPGROUND

Featured amenities

General Store
Parking
Picnic Table
Restrooms
River Access

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
Parking
Picnic Table
Restrooms
River Access
Showers
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
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🚐 009, Loop: PANT
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🚐 010, Loop: PANT
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🚐 011, Loop: PANT
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🚐 013, Loop: PANT
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🚐 014, Loop: PANT
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🚐 015, Loop: PANT
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🚐 016, Loop: PANT
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🚐 017, Loop: PANT
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🚐 018, Loop: PANT
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🚐 019, Loop: PANT
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🚐 020, Loop: PANT
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🚐 021, Loop: PANT
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🚐 022, Loop: PANT
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🚐 023, Loop: PANT
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🚐 024, Loop: PANT
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🚐 025, Loop: PANT
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🚐 026, Loop: PANT
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🚐 027, Loop: PANT
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🚐 028, Loop: PANT
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🚐 029, Loop: PANT
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🚐 030, Loop: PANT
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🚐 031, Loop: PANT
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🚐 032, Loop: PANT
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🚐 033, Loop: PANT
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🚐 035, Loop: PANT
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🚐 038, Loop: PANT
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Reviews (145)

What Guests Are Saying

Panther Flat Campground is a well-maintained and clean facility, featuring hot coin showers, flushing toilets, and spacious campsites that provide good privacy. Campers appreciate the friendly hosts and the beautiful natural surroundings, including access to the nearby Smith River and hiking trails. While it can get busy in the summer and occasional noise from other campers or road traffic is noted, many visitors still find it a pleasant and enjoyable camping experience overall.

Review Summary

4.3
145 reviews
5
62.8%
91
4
24.1%
35
3
3.4%
5
2
3.4%
5
1
6.2%
9

Tannere M

Verified

July 6, 2023 Stayed at: 020, Loop: PANT

2

We were robbed at our campsite. Pretty sure the camp host was was involved. He came to our site and basically implemented himself with several odd statements about the theft including naming specific items that were stolen and very clearly explaining how he was away from the campground during the theft. I would like to know if he ever leaves so I could return.
Otherwise the campground is great.

Steven K

Verified

July 6, 2023 Stayed at: 031, Loop: PANT

4

This campground has a big issue with break ins and theft. More than any campsites I have been to. Three or more large scale thefts in the two days that was there. Apparently this is an issue that is not bieng addressed. Something needs to be done. The sheriff never came to investigate or take a report. I like the campground. Its just not a safe place.

Jeff G

Verified

July 3, 2023 Stayed at: 014, Loop: PANT

5

Nice clean private sites.

David H

Verified

June 30, 2023 Stayed at: 035, Loop: PANT

5

Clean flush bathrooms showers availability good, beautiful area. The road noise tapered off at night and the river was a nice ambient sound.

Randy H

Verified

June 27, 2023 Stayed at: 014, Loop: PANT

5

Lovely campsite, quiet, secluded, clean. Camp host most helpful!

Nathaniel R

Verified

June 19, 2023 Stayed at: 017, Loop: PANT

5

HUGE campsites; bring a nice pad if you are in a tent though because our spot was covered in gravel. Campground was nice and quiet for the most part after 10:00pm, and there was a trail right down to the river which was nice. Overall awesome experience.

Paul L

Verified

June 18, 2023 Stayed at: 023, Loop: PANT

4

The scenery is beautiful. The campsite we chose had plenty of room for our travel trailer and vehicles. The bathrooms are clean and restocked every day. However...they need to monitor campsites to enforce group size and quite time. We had some very loud neighbors and their campsites were way over capacity. The camp hosts only check things in the morning. We had to call the sheriff because people were fighting and yelling all night.

Isaac C

Verified

June 18, 2023 Stayed at: 013, Loop: PANT

5

Great mix of quiet camping spots and excellent river access. Good vibes in the campground, easy access to water!

Brian S

Verified

January 5, 2023 Stayed at: 027, Loop: PANT

2

Very noisy being so close to the highway, we thought logging trucks were in the campgrounds

Charles F

Verified

October 9, 2022 Stayed at: 033, Loop: PANT

5

We enjoy the beautiful surroundings, walks by the river, as well as the amenities of the park (hot showers are a bonus!) Very peaceful, and there isn't a campsite that's not perfect.

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.

Latitude & Longitude: 41.8431 / -123.931

Elevation: 154 feet

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: July 11, 2026

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