Panther Flat
Panther Flat is a national forest campground in California.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 41.84306, -123.92890
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Website
- www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232322
About Panther Flat
Panther Flat is the largest and most popular campground in the Smith River NRA with 38 campsites. It is located on a flat about 50 feet above the Middle Fork of Smith River. Highway 199 borders the south side. Trees shade the campground and lush huckleberry bushes fill in the area between sites.There are no views of the river from any of the campsites. Campers must take a short (three minute) walk down the trail or drive to the Panther Flat Picnic Area for river viewing and access. The picnic area is a no-fee, day-use only area with, grills, water, a horseshoe pit, and eight picnic tables (one is double-length). It has a lovely view of the Smith River and some world class fishing. Two short paths lead from the picnic area to swimming holes one has a small sandy beach.
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 2 designated routes (15 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panther Flat Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Panther Flat Campground | National forest campground | under 0.1 mi | — | No hookups |
| Eighteen Mile | National forest camping area | 0.4 mi | — | — |
| Grassy Flat Campground | National forest campground | 2.3 mi | — | No hookups |
| Grassy Flat Campground | Private campground | 2.3 mi | — | — |
| Grassy Flat | National forest campground | 2.4 mi | — | — |
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Sources. USFS and BLM recreation sites. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.