Patrick Creek Campground

Warning

General

Our facility is experiencing a temporary water outage. Please bring all the water you’ll need for your visit, including drinking water.

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
River Access River Access
Fire Pit Fire Pit

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

8 total sites

RV Sites

8 sites

About Patrick Creek Campground

Patrick Creek Campground sits at the confluence of Patrick Creek and the middle fork of Smith River in the vast Six Rivers National Forest of northern California. The campground has a special charm, with steps, rock walls, restrooms and sunken campfire circles built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps.

Number of accommodations: 8

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - May 18 to Sep 14

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
River Access River Access
Fire Pit Fire Pit
Site Setup and Access

Site Setup and Access

  • ADA Accessible
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
  • Restrooms
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
  • BBQ
  • Fire Pit
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • Fish Cleaning Station
Water Access

Water Access

  • River Access
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

8 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: PATR RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 002, Loop: PATR RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 003, Loop: PATR RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 005, Loop: PATR RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 007, Loop: PATR RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 009, Loop: PATR RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 010, Loop: PATR RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 011, Loop: PATR RV
No Hookups
Price not available

Reviews (45)

What Guests Are Saying

Patrick Creek Campground offers a beautiful and peaceful setting, with spacious and well-maintained campsites that provide easy access to walking trails and the nearby Smith River. While there is no potable water at the site, and some noise from traffic and other campers can be an issue, the clean restrooms and friendly camp host contribute positively to the overall experience. Visitors appreciate the campground's cleanliness and serene atmosphere, making it a desirable spot for nature lovers.

Review Summary

3.9
45 reviews
5
46.7%
21
4
20.0%
9
3
13.3%
6
2
15.6%
7
1
4.4%
2

Carol C

Verified

August 20, 2026 Stayed at: 010, Loop: PATR

5

Great location, just off the road. Very quiiet. Camp sites were peaceful and spacious. Enjoyed our walk to thw creek.
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Veronika B

Verified

August 19, 2026 Stayed at: 009, Loop: PATR

5

We stayed for two nights in a tent in early July. The campground is superb—small, quiet, and designed with wonderful, private campsites. The only minor downside was the lack of running water directly at the site, though the toilets were fully functional. To get water or take a shower, we needed to drive to the next campground, but it wasn't a major issue for us.

Karly W

Verified

August 19, 2026 Stayed at: 002, Loop: PATR

5

Lots of mosquitos but other than that excellent experience

Pamela J

Verified

July 31, 2026 Stayed at: 003, Loop: PATR

4

Well kept campsite and clean restrooms. The traffic near the road was very noisy.

Paul B

Verified

July 12, 2026 Stayed at: 009, Loop: PATR

2

Restrooms were sparkling clean, campsites clean and in good shape. However, the online description and reservation confirmation neglected to mention that this campground currently has no potable water.

INGRID P

Verified

July 7, 2026 Stayed at: 002, Loop: PATR

5

Clean bathrooms and great camp site. Its off the main road. No water access. 7 miles away for water 💧. No bad smells.

Brenaly C

Verified

July 7, 2026 Stayed at: 002, Loop: PATR

5

One of the most beautiful campgrounds I have stayed at! My kids loved the trail that lead down to the Smith river from our campsite. The only downside were the wasps and being able to hear and see the traffic from the highway from our campsite.

Javan W

Verified

July 5, 2026 Stayed at: 011, Loop: PATR

1

No potable water! There was no potable water last year. Temporary water shortage has been posted for over a year! How long does it take to fix a water issue? No cell service this year but there was last year! Neighbors were loud past 10pm camp host did not enforce quiet time!

Lauren G

Verified

June 12, 2026 Stayed at: 010, Loop: PATR

5

Awesome campground with great river access and kind host! Looking forward to their running water system getting fixed though!

Elizabeth M

Verified

June 11, 2026 Stayed at: 005, Loop: PATR

5

We miss the fresh drinking water, but we love being by the Smith River. The host was very friendly and welcoming!

Location Patrick Creek Campground

Address:
Po Box 228
Gasquet, CA, 95543
United States

Highway access

Patrick Creek Campground is accessible via Highway 101 and Highway 199, with Highway 101 located north of Crescent City, California.

Elevation: 247 feet

Distance to downtown

8.3 mi drive to downtown Gasquet (about 11 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
  • 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.

Warnings & Advisories

Warning

General

Our facility is experiencing a temporary water outage. Please bring all the water you’ll need for your visit, including drinking water.

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Last updated: September 2, 2026

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