Patrick Creek Campground is along the Middle Fork of the Smith River in the Six Rivers National Forest. This charming little campground is directly off Highway 199, 22 miles east of Highway 101. Campers enjoy fishing, rafting and swimming in the Smith River when water levels are safe. A day-use area adjacent to the campground makes river access convenient.
Patrick Creek Campground has 13 campsites for RVs, trailers, and tents. Campsites are well spaced and have good privacy. There is some highway noise. Some campsites have partial views of the river.
| Patrick Creek Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Patrick Creek Campground Location: | Off Highway 199, 22 miles east of Highway 101 |
| Elevation: | 770 feet |
| Miles/Driving time: | Crescent City - 27 miles, 40 minutes |
| Camping Season: | Open May through September |
| Number of Sites: | 13 |
| Max. People per Site: | 8 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: | 2, $5 fee per night for untowed 2nd vehicle |
| Pets: | On leash, always attended |
| Operated by | Six Rivers National Forest |
| Gasquet Ranger District, Information: | (707) 457-3131 |
| Reservations for Patrick Creek Campground | |
|---|---|
| Reservations available: | Reservations are available for camping dates whenever the campground is open, up to 6 months in advance. |
| Maximum Vehicle Length: | 35 feet |
| Wheelchair accessible Sites: | all |
| Fees: | $14 per night |
| Reservations: | Patrick Creek Campground Reservations |
| Check-in, check-out: | 2:00 PM, 12:00 PM |
| Patrick Creek Campground Amenities | |
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| Campsites: | Picnic table, fire ring with grill |
| Campground: | Restrooms with flush toilets, tap water; no hook-ups |
| Showers: | No |
| Dump Station: | No |
| Attractions near Patrick Creek Campground: | A short (0.2-mile) paved universal-access trail provides wheelchair access from the campground to a barrier-free fishing platform at the confluence of the Smith River and Patrick Creek. Find gravel and sandy beaches near the day use-area. Drive to the nearby Sandy Beach River Access. A popular historic lodge and restaurant stand just across the highway from the campground.
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Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. If using a reservation site, check to be sure your vehicle will fit your campsite.
Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate.
Patrick Creek Campground
The Redwood Empire includes a number of state and national parks with magnificent groves of old-growth coastal redwoods. From Patrick Creek Campground, visitors can set out to explore some of the prettiest sections of the Redwood Empire.
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