Panther Flat Campground

A nice camp overall. Bathrooms are always stocked. The river is just down the hill. This particular campsite,16, is entirely sloped from the road back to a steep embankment. My 10 and 5-year-old did fine, but any younger and I think I would have been watching closely. Also, something to think about if you have multiple tents, because there are really only two flat spots.

This site is flanked directly next to it by the main path to the river. Expect people up and down at all hours. If you're a big party group this one and 17 could be a fun combo, but if you're looking for a quiet spot for your family this isn't it.

At this campground, pretty much all odd numbers 1-17 will be near the slopes drop-off, and maybe the numbers higher as well. There were people up partying until 2-3 and lots of weed smoking, and people drinking to loud drunkenness. Again, if that's what you're after it would be great, if you have sensitive sound sleepers this probably won't work for you.

Panther Flat Campground was quiet, except for the sound of the Smith River. To me, a wonderful noise, and it drowned out the highway above the campground.

Sites were isolated enough, my site had a good pad size through it's not easy to drive tent stakes into that rocky soil amalgamation.

The campground is not on the river, but above it. If you have difficulty walking or you use a mobility device, the campground's short trail to the river won't work. You'll have to take a vehicle to get to see the river, or you'll have to go down to the day use area via the passenger vehicle access. The best sites in that case would be those closest to the park entrance.

Nice location, very clean, enjoyed my stay.

Beautiful Madones and enjoy swimming in the Smith River. Watch out for poison oak.

Very nice, going back again….😁

Cheap price with excellent shower facillities

Best campground, Best facility. Facilities were neat and clean. The campground host was very helpful. The calling center rep was kind enough to explain the surroundings.

Nice campground with trees. Restrooms are cleaned every morning. Blackberries were ripe while we were there. Nice access to the Smith river from either the campground or day use area. Some yellowjackets during mealtimes.

My favorite camp site, lots of shade. Awesome swimming hole on the Smith River.

Camp sites are great for tent and self-sustaining RV/campers. Wood burning fire-pit with grill and picnic table at each site. There’s also well maintained bathrooms and showers on site maintained by the site host. Showers are $0.50 for about 3-4 minutes of water at a time. There’s an adjoining day use park that is a quick walk via trail down to Smith River. The entire area has a nice mature evergreen canopy providing plenty of shade all around and huckleberry shrubs between each site that provide a bit of privacy. Going here is what got me back into camping!