Established Camping
Patrick Creek Campground
About
National Forest
Six Rivers National Forest
Overview
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.
Recreation
Popular activities include swimming, sunbathing, rafting and fishing in the Smith River, which is just adjacent to the campground. Anglers can expect 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.
Facilities
The campground offers multiple single-family accessible campsites, available for tent and RV camping. Tables and campfire rings with grills are provided. Accessible flush toilets and drinking water are also available.
Natural Features
Patrick Creek is located in a mature forest of Douglas firs in the northernmost part of California. A popular historic lodge and restaurant lie just across the highway from the campground. The Six Rivers National Forest lies east of Eureka in northwestern California, stretching southward from the Oregon border for about 140 miles. U.S. 101, the famed "Redwood Highway," parallels the inland Forest along the coastline. The Forest is just east of the Redwood National Park.
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TFair
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Phone Service
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly
Convenient campground with amenities
Chill and easy to access paid campground right off the highway. Couldn't hear highway noise though. 5-6 open spots when we rolled in around 5-6 on a Sunday in June. Looked like there were a few longer term RVs as well.
Sound of the water nearby was nice to fall asleep to.
Cool spot!
Pulled off the side off Patrick Creek Road and found a spot right next to the creek. The sound of the creek was soothing and it was very private. We couldn’t see or hear anyone nearby.
Great place
Right off Grant's Pass. The creek is still very clean with lots of water even in September. No mosquitoes, large sights, wooded area so very dark at night
This is a great place to camp and only a short drive to Crescent City and Oregon. coast
Location
Patrick Creek Campground is located in California
Directions
From Highway 101, north of Crescent City, California, travel east on Highway 199 for 22 miles to the campground.
Address
PO BOX 228
Gasquet, CA 95543
Coordinates
41.8719444 N
123.8466667 W