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%
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4.4%
2

Indra C

Verified

January 10, 2020 Stayed at: 010, Loop: PATR

5

I’ve been coming to this campground for decades. It’s simple, small and closer to the highway that. Might be ideal but I prefer it to the larger campgrounds in the area. It’s clean and friendly with the lodge across the road for firewood. Plenty of water access and pleasant walks. We usually drive down the road to a sandy swimming hole for the day, grab a few essentials at Gasquet and head back into camp to explore.

Hal C

Verified

January 10, 2020 Stayed at: 005, Loop: PATR

2

Our campsite was, and most campsites are, very close to a major highway (199), which does not look like much on the map, but which carried continuous loud big truck traffic all night long (this was early August). It was impossible to sleep there, in tents, and we left after one night. Other than that, the campground is lovely and right next to the Smith river.
The campground is also in walking distance of an historic inn, a good place to get a meal or a beer.

Gerald G

Verified

January 9, 2020 Stayed at: 001, Loop: PATR

3

This would have been 5 stars except for the clouds of mosquitoes that were there along with us. Other than that, a nice, clean, and quiet (after the road traffic died down in the evening) place to camp. Lots of nice hikes nearby.

Jason B

Verified

December 23, 2019 Stayed at: 007, Loop: PATR

3

Decent clean campground. A bit close to the busy highway, but also close to a beautiful creek with lots of side trails to explore.

Clara M

Verified

December 19, 2019 Stayed at: 001, Loop: PATR

2

Patrick Creek is absolutely gorgeous! Rating low because we got devoured by No-see-ums which since I hadn’t encountered before caused allergic reaction

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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