Within Six Rivers National Forest, 2E04 - Elk Camp Ridge operates as a US Forest Service campground positioned near river access. The site sits approximately 5 miles northeast of Gasquet in California's coastal forest region. Campers exploring places to camp around Six Rivers National Forest will find this established campground among the forest's dispersed options. Several nearby alternatives include Grassy Flat Campground and Smith River Camp, both located roughly 2 miles south of this location. The riverside setting provides water access for those planning fishing or cooling off during warmer months.
Description
Originally a pack train trail between Crescent City, CA and the gold mines of the Illinois Valley in Oregon, this scenic trail presents panoramic views of high mountain peaks, the Pacific Ocean, and the North and Middle Forks of the Smith River. The first half-mile from the lower trailhead was burned over in the Panther Fire of 1996. Parts of the trail were burned over in the Panther Fire of 1996 and and the Biscuit Fire of 2002. The trail was last maintained in 2011.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & Directions2E04 is located in California near Gasquet
Public CampgroundCoordinates
41.88743963 N
123.8987624 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage
AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Dispersed
- Group
