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

Richard S

Verified

July 18, 2022 Stayed at: 021, Loop: PANT

5

great spot, lots of room and privacy between sites. River has nice swimming hole.

Emma R

Verified

July 19, 2022 Stayed at: 030, Loop: PANT

5

Location was amazing! So close to Jedediah (a must see) and an amazing calm past of the river right next door to splash in. Nice and quiet as well.

Mimi C

Verified

July 19, 2022 Stayed at: 016, Loop: PANT

5

Very clean and beautiful campground. The host was very nice and kept things quiet after 10pm. Showers were hot with good pressure. Bring quarters. We could hear the river all day and night. Decent swimming hole at the river.

Angela B

Verified

July 21, 2022 Stayed at: 032, Loop: PANT

5

Beautiful spot!

Sam P

Verified

July 21, 2022 Stayed at: 022, Loop: PANT

3

We found human excrement in our camp site but has an otherwise good experience. Pretty spot. River access wasn't great.

Daniel K

Verified

July 26, 2022 Stayed at: 033, Loop: PANT

5

The site is well managed

Kelli M

Verified

July 28, 2022 Stayed at: 026, Loop: PANT

5

Such a perfect spot to stay for a night or two. Be prepared for mosquitoes, and wear river-appropriate footwear if you don’t want to slip all over the rocks at the river! We will definitely camp here again, and hope that all campers treat this area with love and respect. The Smith River is something special.

Shelby T

Verified

July 29, 2022 Stayed at: 033, Loop: PANT

4

I reserved four sites for our family. We had a 30 foot fifth wheel, a 22 foot trailer, two Cabover campers pulling jeeps. Everyone commented on how nice a campground it was. The campsites are well spaced, with privacy. The showers and restroom facilities were clean. The staff was exceptionally helpful and welcoming. We will be there again!

Richard d

Verified

July 31, 2022 Stayed at: 007, Loop: PANT

5

I loved the this campground. It was not only heavily wooded but the campsites were fairly private too. The camp host was a very nice person and he kept the bathrooms and campsites very clean. The location can not be beat! I could hike in the redwoods and walk the beaches in Crescent City. Great fish and chips on the beach and Ice cream from the CC Diner. I will be back again next year for sure.

Trevor K

Verified

August 3, 2022 Stayed at: 009, Loop: PANT

5

This was a very well maintained campground. Clean shower facility and beautiful landscape!

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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