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%
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2
15.6%
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4.4%
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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.

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 .

Rachel S

Verified

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

5

Great little campground. Site 5 had enough room for our 29 foot 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.

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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.

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.

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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