Patrick Creek Campground
Six Rivers National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: GASQUET, CA, CA
Price: From $14 per night
Rating: 3.8 out of 5 (34 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.The campground offers multiple single-family accessible campsites, available for tent and RV camping. Tables and campfire rings with grills are provided.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing
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Patrick Creek Campground sits at the confluence of Patrick Creek and the Smith River in Six Rivers National Forest, featuring historic 1930s CCC-built infrastructure including sunken campfire circles. Campers praise the excellent swimming hole, well-maintained bathrooms, and beautiful creek-side setting.
Wildlife alert: Humboldt Marten, Ruffed Grouse, Barred Owl, Steller's Jay, California Mountain Kingsnake, Oregon Aquatic Garter Snake, Northern Pacific Rattlesnake
Insider tips for Patrick Creek Campground: Pick a site with easy creek access for the swimming hole Site 1 is shady with space for multiple tents but has a longer bathroom walk Book early as this is a popular federal campground
Skip Patrick Creek Campground if: You need RV hookups - only self-contained RVs suitable. You're sensitive to mosquitoes - predictable mosquito problem reported. You're bothered by road noise - predictable noise from nearby road.
Best time to visit Patrick Creek Campground: May-October — Official operating season for the campground.
Nearby campgrounds: Grassy Flat Campground (GASQUET, CA), Panther Flat Campground (GASQUET, CA), Bear Basin Lookout And Cabin (GASQUET, CA), Ludlum House (Gold Beach, OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Patrick Creek Campground
Cell signal at Patrick Creek 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.
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.The campground offers multiple single-family accessible campsites, available for tent and RV camping. Tables and campfire rings with grills are provided.
Verified facts
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RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryPick a site with easy creek access for the swimming hole
Site 1 is shady with space for multiple tents but has a longer bathroom walk
Book early as this is a popular federal campground
Official operating season for the campground
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Highway 101, north of Crescent City, California, travel east on Highway 199 for 22 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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