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

Anthony K

Verified

July 12, 2025 Stayed at: 032, Loop: PANT

5

Clean bathrooms, warm showers, and great surrounding area

India S

Verified

July 8, 2025 Stayed at: 035, Loop: PANT

2

The group next two us was loud, intoxicated and yelling throughout the evening and through the night. Profanity and disturbing shouts about missing kids, "I can't find my daughter", had much of the campers surrounding their camp up at 2:30am. Turns out the daughter was sleeping in a friend's tent at the camp site. So for the one night we stayed, it was far from restful or enjoyable.

Alexis D

Verified

June 23, 2025 Stayed at: 023, Loop: PANT

5

Fantastic camp site, lots of space between the different lots with plenty of trees to give you some privacy. Bathrooms were clean, has coin operated showers though I didn't try them. Just enough cell service (Verizon) to be able to keep in touch with people though probably not enough to stream anything if you're looking to watch something in the evening. Mosquitos were not too bad (campsite is near a river) but I did douse myself in Picaridin so that's probably what kept me bite-free for the 3 nights I was there.

Marsh J

Verified

June 22, 2025 Stayed at: 021, Loop: PANT

4

Nice campsites in the woods, near the river. The campsite was clean, but the picnic table was was covered in some greasy goo. We bring our own, so not a show stopper.
The bathroom was pretty awesome - hot water in the shower, and the whole thing was very clean.
Will stay there again.

Laura H

Verified

June 17, 2025 Stayed at: 014, Loop: PANT

5

Beautiful campsite. The Smith River is cold but amazingly clear.

Michael K

Verified

September 18, 2024 Stayed at: 023, Loop: PANT

5

One of the best campgrounds we have used. Sites are well spaced apart and the hot showers are very nice.

Ed D

Verified

September 17, 2024 Stayed at: 010, Loop: PANT

5

Clean, quiet and level sites. Would stay again

Thomas D

Verified

September 5, 2024 Stayed at: 010, Loop: PANT

5

Camp was calm and quiet, river nearby and beautiful, showers were clean and nice, hosts were pleasant. This is exactly like we hoped

Mitchell S

Verified

August 25, 2024 Stayed at: 017, Loop: PANT

5

Clean, easy, private, beautiful, quiet

Jenny S

Verified

August 24, 2024 Stayed at: 017, Loop: PANT

5

Our spot was spacious and quiet. 20 minutes away from the Grove of Titan trail. It’s close to the restroom. Free shower which is great. Also, the only camp spot I’ve been to that offers toilet seat covers.

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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