Panther Flat Campground
Six Rivers National Forest — riverside, fishing
Location: GASQUET, CA, CA
Price: From $15 per night
Price range: $15–$30 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (145 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.Popular activities include swimming, sunbathing, rafting and fishing in the Smith River. Anglers enjoy healthy fishing populations of salmon, steelhead and cutthroat trout.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Fishing
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Panther Flat offers shady, secluded camping steps from the scenic Smith River with excellent fishing for salmon, steelhead, and cutthroat trout. Campers consistently praise it as one of the cleanest campgrounds they've visited, with private sites and good swimming holes.
Wildlife alert: North American River Otter, Gray Fox, California Quail, Oregon Aquatic Garter Snake, Northwestern Garter Snake, and California Mountain Kingsnake documented in the area.
Insider tips for Panther Flat Campground: Book early as this is a popular federal campground. Cell service is available at some sites but not guaranteed throughout the campground. Large sites and parking spots provide good spacing between campers.
Skip Panther Flat Campground if: You need RV hookups—only self-contained RVs are suitable.. You prefer to visit outside May through October when the campground is closed..
Best time to visit Panther Flat Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only..
Nearby campgrounds: Grassy Flat Campground (GASQUET, CA), Patrick Creek Campground (GASQUET, CA), Bear Basin Lookout And Cabin (GASQUET, CA), Ludlum House (Gold Beach, OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Panther Flat Campground
Cell signal at Panther Flat Campground (GASQUET, CA): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.Popular activities include swimming, sunbathing, rafting and fishing in the Smith River. Anglers enjoy healthy fishing populations of salmon, steelhead and cutthroat trout.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a popular federal campground.
Cell service is available at some sites but not guaranteed throughout the campground.
Large sites and parking spots provide good spacing between campers.
Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Highway 101 north of Crescent City, California, take highway 199 east for 16 miles to the campground.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Six Rivers National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Six Rivers National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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