Doe Flat Trailhead

Facility · California ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Six Rivers National Forest (NF) · Open Access

4,474 ft
Elevation
4.25 miles Easy/moderate Trailhead elevation: 4500' Trail end elevation: 3200' Driving time: 1.2 hours Trailhead access from the Smith River NRA Visitor Center, 10600 U.S. Highway 199, Gasquet, CA 95543:Travel east on Hwy 199 for about 10 miles (mile post 24.85). Turn right at Little Jones Creek Rd (a.k.a. FS 16, and FS17N05) and stay on the paved road for about 10 miles to intersection of FS16N02. Turn left on 16N02 and drive about 3.5 miles; road ends at the trailhead. Trail leads to Devil’s Punchbowl Trail and Trout Camp near the intersection with Clear Creek Trail. Buck Lake Trail branches off 1.5 mile from trail-head; wilderness hunting and fishing areas may also be accessed from this trail. Parking, 3 campsites and a vault toilet are at the trailhead. No water at trailhead.

Getting there

41.81411, -123.70685 · 41°48'50.8"N 123°42'24.6"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in13.712.112.78.23.81.60.20.31.75.711.818.2

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 13.4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Doe Flat Trailhead

Can you reserve a site at Doe Flat Trailhead?
No. Doe Flat Trailhead is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Doe Flat Trailhead

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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