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

Available sites

27 total 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.

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Sep 15 to Dec 31

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
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 009, Loop: PANT RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 010, Loop: PANT RV
Pet Friendly · 35 ft long · Paved
🚐 011, Loop: PANT RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 013, Loop: PANT RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 014, Loop: PANT RV
Pet Friendly · 35 ft long · Paved
🚐 015, Loop: PANT RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 016, Loop: PANT RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 017, Loop: PANT RV
Pet Friendly · 35 ft long · Paved
🚐 018, Loop: PANT RV
Pet Friendly · 40 ft long · Paved
🚐 019, Loop: PANT RV
Pet Friendly · 35 ft long · Paved
🚐 020, Loop: PANT RV
Pet Friendly · 40 ft long · Paved
🚐 021, Loop: PANT RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 022, Loop: PANT RV
Pet Friendly · 35 ft long · Paved
🚐 023, Loop: PANT RV
Pet Friendly · 35 ft long · Paved
🚐 024, Loop: PANT RV
Pet Friendly · 40 ft long · Paved
🚐 025, Loop: PANT RV
Pet Friendly · 35 ft long · Paved
🚐 026, Loop: PANT RV
Pet Friendly · 40 ft long · Paved
🚐 027, Loop: PANT RV
Pet Friendly · 35 ft long · Paved
🚐 028, Loop: PANT RV
Pet Friendly · 35 ft long · Paved
🚐 029, Loop: PANT RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 030, Loop: PANT RV
Pet Friendly · 35 ft long · Paved
🚐 031, Loop: PANT RV
Pet Friendly · 35 ft long · Paved
🚐 032, Loop: PANT RV
Pet Friendly · 40 ft long · Paved
🚐 033, Loop: PANT RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 035, Loop: PANT RV
Pet Friendly · 40 ft long · Paved
🚐 038, Loop: PANT RV
Pet Friendly · 40 ft long · Paved

Reviews (185)

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
185 reviews
5
64.9%
120
4
22.2%
41
3
5.4%
10
2
2.7%
5
1
4.9%
9

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

Curtis J

Verified

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

5

Gale P

Verified

July 2, 2024 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: PANT

5

Great camping area with decent privacy between campsites. The host that was there while we camped was very meticulous and the restrooms and showers were immaculatley cleaned. You could hear the river from your campsite, so relaxing and riding my bike around the park was so much fun. A trip to town was so close and driving thru the Redwoods is an amazing experience. Can't wait to go back and enjoy it again.

Mauricio G

Verified

June 25, 2024 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: PANT

5

Awesome place to get away from the city. Close to multiple hiking trails. Very clean facilities, restrooms and showers were always clean.

Tiffani H

Verified

June 2, 2024 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: PANT

5

It was so nice! I loved it! :)

Location & Directions for Panther Flat Campground

Po Box 228, Gasquet, CA 95543 United States

Elevation: 154 ft

Getting There

From Highway 101 north of Crescent City, California, take highway 199 east for 16 mi to the campground.

Nearest town

Gasquet, CA - 3.1 mi

About 5 min to downtown

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.

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: October 19, 2026

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