Can you reserve a site at Panther Flat Campground?

Yes, Panther Flat Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Panther Flat Campground have?

39 sites in total, of which 38 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Panther Flat Campground?

45 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Panther Flat Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Panther Flat Campground.

Are campfires allowed at Panther Flat Campground?

Campfires are allowed at Panther Flat Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Panther Flat Campground, California — 38 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Panther Flat Campground sits in the vast Six Rivers National Forest in northern California. This shady, secluded campground is just steps from the Smith River, which is famous for its bright blue waters and scenic pathway through the forest.

Recreation

Popular activities include swimming, sunbathing, rafting and fishing in the Smith River. Anglers enjoy healthy fishing populations of salmon, steelhead and cutthroat trout.

Visitors also enjoy hiking, horseback riding and biking in the area. There are no trailheads in the campground, but Elk Camp Ridge, High Dome and French Hill trailheads are all within 10 miles of the site. A Botanical trail to a unique Darlingtonia bog is just a mile away.

Facilities

The campground offers multiple single-family sites and at least one double site, available for tent and RV camping. It is one of the most modern campgrounds in the area and has some of the largest parking aprons. Some sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Campsites are equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Accessible flush toilets, coin-operated hot showers and drinking water are provided. The Visitor Center at the Gasquet Ranger Station provides free maps and brochures of the area.

Natural Features

Set in a mature forest of Douglas fir, cedar and Pacific madrone trees, the campground is a short walk from the pristine Smith River. The river boasts up to Class 5 whitewater rapids. The region, thick with vegetation, is also freckled with huckleberry shrubs.

The Six Rivers National Forest lies east of Eureka in northwestern California, stretching southward from the Oregon border for about 140 miles. U.S. 101, the famed "Redwood Highway," parallels the inland Forest along the coastline. The Forest is just east of the Redwood National Park.

Nearby Attractions

California's Redwood National Park and the Pacific Ocean are within 20 miles of the campground.

Annual events include Gasquet Raft Race in July and Del Norte County Fair in August.

The facts

38 bookable sites
39 sites in total, including non-bookable
Vehicles up to 45 ft
Up to 12 people per site
Loops: PANT

Site types

38 Standard Nonelectric
1 Management

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Picnic tables
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

39 campsites at Panther Flat Campground

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 2:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
001	PANT	Management	Back In	Paved	45 ft	8	🐾
002	PANT	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	35 ft	8	🐾
003	PANT	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	40 ft	8	🐾
004	PANT	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	35 ft	8	🐾
005	PANT	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	40 ft	8	🐾
006	PANT	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	35 ft	8	🐾
007	PANT	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	40 ft	8	🐾
008	PANT	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	35 ft	8	🐾
009	PANT	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	40 ft	8	🐾
010	PANT	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	35 ft	8	🐾
011	PANT	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	40 ft	8	🐾
012	PANT	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	35 ft	8	🐾
013	PANT	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	40 ft	8	🐾
014	PANT	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	35 ft	8	🐾
015	PANT	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	40 ft	8	🐾
016	PANT	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	30 ft	8	🐾
017	PANT	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	35 ft	8	🐾
018	PANT	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	40 ft	8	🐾
019	PANT	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	35 ft	12	🐾
020	PANT	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	40 ft	8	🐾
021	PANT	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	45 ft	8	🐾
022	PANT	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	35 ft	8	🐾
023	PANT	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	35 ft	8	🐾
024	PANT	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	40 ft	8	🐾
025	PANT	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	35 ft	8	🐾
026	PANT	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	40 ft	8	🐾
027	PANT	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	35 ft	8	🐾
028	PANT	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	35 ft	8	🐾
029	PANT	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	40 ft	8	🐾
030	PANT	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	35 ft	8	🐾
031	PANT	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	35 ft	8	🐾
032	PANT	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	40 ft	8	🐾
033	PANT	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	45 ft	8	🐾
034	PANT	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	40 ft	8	🐾
035	PANT	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	40 ft	8	🐾
036	PANT	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	35 ft	8	🐾
037	PANT	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	40 ft	8	🐾
038	PANT	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	40 ft	8	🐾
039	PANT	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	40 ft	8	🐾

Getting there

From Highway 101 north of Crescent City, California, take highway 199 east for 16 miles to the campground.

41.84306, -123.93056 · 41°50'35.0"N 123°55'50.0"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in	13.7	12.1	12.7	8.2	3.8	1.6	0.2	0.3	1.7	5.7	11.8	18.2

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.8 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 Panther Flat Campground

Can you reserve a site at Panther Flat Campground?: Yes, Panther Flat Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Panther Flat Campground have?: 39 sites in total, of which 38 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Panther Flat Campground?: 45 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Panther Flat Campground?: Yes, pets are allowed at Panther Flat Campground.
Are campfires allowed at Panther Flat Campground?: Campfires are allowed at Panther Flat Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

Panther Flat Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Panther Flat Campground's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

Family campsites accommodate up to eight people per site, with a maximum of two vehicles. The fee is $15 per site per night. This fee includes one vehicle; a $5 fee is charged for the second vehicle. A vehicle is: a motor-home towing another vehicle, a single car or motorcycle, or a vehicle towing a

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Panther Flat Campground

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Bear Basin Lookout and Cabin 10.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Elk Camp Ridge (#2E04) 3.5 mi · Facility
Smith River National Recreation Area 4.8 mi · Facility
Dry Lake 7.5 mi · Facility
Hiouchi Visitor Center 8.4 mi · Facility
Jedediah Smith Campground - Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park 8.7 mi · Campground
Jedediah Smith Visitor Center 8.7 mi · Facility
North Fork Campground 9.5 mi · Campground
Big Flat Campground 10.9 mi · Campground
Doe Flat Trailhead 11.7 mi · Facility

Contact

Phone 707-457-3131
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Panther Flat Campground