Panther Flat Campground

US Forest Service · California

Panther Flat Campground in California. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 1330 public campsites we map in California.

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.

What we know about it

Managed by: US Forest Service
Fee: $15/night
Booking: Reservation required
Dogs: Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)
Site type: RV & Tent Campground
Suits an RV: Yes
Number of sites: 195
Listed facilities: drinking water (as published by the agency)
Phone: 707-457-3131
Coordinates: 41.84306, -123.93056

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Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-02-25, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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