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Panther Flat Campground
2 mi east of Gasquet, CA · T-Mobile 5G
About Panther Flat Campground
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. 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. 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…
- Fees: 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…
- Managed by: Six Rivers National Forest, FS
- Where: 2 mi east of Gasquet, CA · 41.84306, -123.93056
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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 & Sep–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: None.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elk Camp Ridge | Horse | 0.9 mi | 8.4 mi |
| Darlingtonia | Hiking | 1.3 mi | 0.2 mi |
| French Hill | Horse | 1.9 mi | 2.8 mi |
| Stony Creek | Hiking | 2.2 mi | 0.5 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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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.Stargazing nearby: Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve (Dark Sky Park), 32 mi.
Dump station: 8.6 mi
Water fill-up: 8.6 mi
Camps nearby
- Grassy Flat Campground 2.5 mi
- Smith River National Recreation Area 4.8 mi
- Patrick Creek Campground 5 mi
- Little Bald Hills Camp 8.1 mi
- Redwood Meadows RV Park 8.5 mi
- Hike and Bike Campsites 9.1 mi