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

Hazel P

Verified

August 20, 2024 Stayed at: 026, Loop: PANT

1

This campground turned out to be an extremely unpleasant experience. The main complaints are noise, the campground is next to a major highway, so throughout the day it was very obnoxious even from the furthest campsite. At night it is not possible to sleep without earbuds because everyone is loud even after 10pm as well as the sound from big trucks passing by all night. The only way not to hear it is by spending time in the valley where the river is, which doesn't have any campsites..... The " campsite hosts" said " sorry we can't ask other campers to be quiet. We don't want to be a third party to tell anyone what to do or not to do, all we do is clean the toilets and inform people about nature." when we asked them to talk to some extremely loud campers (they used gas-run generators and felt personally attacked when we asked them to be quiet), also another atrocious experience from the gas generators was that the smoke pollution traveled all the way through the campsite..... It was truly disgusting, which completely ruined our stay. The campsite ground was also too rocky/ impenetrable to use tent stakes. If you want to go there use an RV like everyone else. This campsites is not for those wanting to experience nature and peace. It is for people who are passing through to spend one night at as they travel.

Daniel M

Verified

August 16, 2024 Stayed at: 028, Loop: PANT

5

Clean sites. Good neighbors and walking distance to river.

Daniel M

Verified

August 16, 2024 Stayed at: 028, Loop: PANT

5

Clean sites. Good neighbors and walking distance to river.

Patrick J

Verified

July 16, 2024 Stayed at: 015, Loop: PANT

5

Restrooms were clean, as were the sites. Camp Host and Rangers were very friendly.

Bruce G

Verified

July 16, 2024 Stayed at: 030, Loop: PANT

4

Nice campground. Hot showers. Friendly staff.

Troy L

Verified

July 16, 2024 Stayed at: 038, Loop: PANT

3

Nice for a stop over but wouldn’t want to spend too much time there. It was hot the week we stayed there. We were under the impression you are next to the water. In fact you have to walk down a trail to get to it or drive to the day use area. There were a couple groups from Oregon that were there to party, but that can be common at most sites.

Lauri W

Verified

July 12, 2024 Stayed at: 009, Loop: PANT

5

We love panther flats!!

Neil F

Verified

July 11, 2024 Stayed at: 014, Loop: PANT

5

Nice campground in the forest. Nearby swimming hole in the river is a bonus.

Curtis J

Verified

July 8, 2024 Stayed at: 007, Loop: PANT

5

Curtis J

Verified

July 8, 2024 Stayed at: 007, Loop: PANT

5

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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