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Grassy Flat Campground
5 mi east of Gasquet, CA · No signal at camp
About Grassy Flat Campground
Grassy Flat Campground borders California's northern Redwood Highway in the expansive Six Rivers National Forest. This shady campground provides ample sightseeing and recreation opportunities and is just steps away from the wild whitewater of the Smith River, which is famous for its bright blue waters and scenic pathway through the forest. Popular activities include swimming and sunbathing, rafting and fishing in the Smith River, which is just steps from the campground. 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. The campground provides multiple single-family sites for tent or RV camping. Some sites are available on a first-come, first-served…
- Fees: $10 per campsite; this includes one vehicle. There is a $5 charge for a second vehicle (maximum of two vehicles per site). $5 day use fee.
- Season: 5/18/2024 – 9/10/2024
- Managed by: Six Rivers National Forest, FS
- Where: 5 mi east of Gasquet, CA · 41.85639, -123.88889
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Jun & Aug–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: None.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darlingtonia | Hiking | 1.1 mi | 0.2 mi |
| Elk Camp Ridge | Horse | 1.5 mi | 8.4 mi |
| Patrick Creek Trail | Hiking | 2.7 mi | 0.2 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 10.9 mi
Water fill-up: 10.9 mi
Camps nearby
- Panther Flat Campground 2.5 mi
- Patrick Creek Campground 2.6 mi
- Smith River National Recreation Area 5.4 mi
- Bear Basin Lookout And Cabin 8.8 mi
- North Fork Campground 9.3 mi
- Little Bald Hills Camp 10.5 mi