Featured amenities

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

Available sites

8 total 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.

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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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
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 002, Loop: PATR RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 003, Loop: PATR RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 005, Loop: PATR RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 007, Loop: PATR RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 009, Loop: PATR RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 010, Loop: PATR RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 011, Loop: PATR RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In

Reviews (46)

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

3.8
46 reviews
5
45.7%
21
4
19.6%
9
3
13.0%
6
2
17.4%
8
1
4.3%
2

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!

Lydia T

Verified

June 1, 2026 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: PATR

4

Great campsite, super spacious really clean bathrooms (for campgrounds). Only downside is the mosquitoes were pretty bad and since it's close to the freeway you get a lot of traffic noise. But the campground itself was awesome and close to the park, great pricing!

Amanda M

Verified

September 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: PATR

5

What a beautiful spot! The camp host Joe was so friendly and helpful. Easy river access and so close to the Redwoods. Very clean restrooms and sites. We will come back!

Rachel S

Verified

July 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: PATR

5

Great little campground. Site 5 had enough room for our 29 ft camper and the truck to park next to it with a shady spot and picnic table. There was even a little path that led down to a beautiful spot on the creek.

Autumn L

Verified

July 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: PATR

3

The campground itself is amazing. Super beautiful setting . The river spots are hospitable for family. There's very nice, nice walking trails all over and lots of history . The downside was no water besides the river .on the down side there were more than a few other campers making too much noise loud music till after 10pm and two sets of campers that brought 5 dogs each . They were not leashed and barked all night . So I was not well rested and super tired every day . Besides that I highly recommend this for primitive camping or self contained campers that don't require hookups .

Yuerou T

Verified

June 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: PATR

5

Restrooms are very clean, and surprisingly has very few mosquitos in them. No running water but the toilet is flushable. There were many, many, many mosquitos near my campsite, i repeat, many, MANY, MANY mosquitos !! be prepared. mosquito activities die down at night so sleeping experience was great.

Robert A

Verified

July 25, 2024 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: PATR

2

We enjoyed the campsite and location of the campground. I think the amount charged was too much for not having potable water in the campground. One site I checked with under amenities said there was water.

Manolya A

Verified

July 10, 2024 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: PATR

4

Nice little campground close to the river. It was very hot when we were there. There was a problem with the water. We could use the toilets but no water. Our spot was fine. We had excellent dinner on the other side of the road, at the Lodge!

Linda B

Verified

August 1, 2023 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: PATR

5

Love the campsite we had, love that it is a small campground. We had a blast and the Camp Host was great! Will be back again

Ronald F

Verified

July 20, 2023 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: PATR

5

I can't say enough about the camp hosts Tim and Terry, our truck broke down in our site and it took 2 days to get a tow truck up there. Tim managed to shuffle camp sites around to accommodate us. He lent us fire wood and generally remained upbeat and helpful. The camp itself is a wonderful place with easy access to the river. I look forward to returning there (and bringing Tim a few bundles of firewood)

Location & Directions for Patrick Creek Campground

Po Box 228, Gasquet, CA 95543 United States

Elevation: 247 ft

Getting There

From Highway 101, north of Crescent City, California, travel east on Highway 199 for 22 mi to the campground.

Nearest town

Gasquet, CA - 8.3 mi

About 11 min to downtown

Highway access

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

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.

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Last updated: October 20, 2026

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