Patrick Creek Campground is along the Middle Fork of the Smith River in the Six Rivers National Forest.
A day-use area adjacent to Patrick Creek Campground makes river access convenient. For a larger beach and swimming hole drive one mile west to Sandy Beach River Access. Campers enjoy fishing, rafting and swimming in the Smith River when water levels are safe. River fishing for trout, steelhead, and salmon is popular. Numerous hiking trails are nearby.
Patrick Creek Campground has 13 campsites for RVs, trailers, and tents. Campsites are nestled among towering Douglas fir trees on a flat about 30 feet above the river. The river can only be viewed from campsites 7-9 and 12. Huckleberries and other plants fill in the area between campsites, providing good privacy. Within the campground is a sunken campfire circle built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps. There is some highway noise.
This charming little campground is directly off Highway 199, 22 miles east of Highway 101.
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| Reservations available: | Patrick Creek Campground reservations are available for camping dates whenever the campground is open (usually May through September), 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: | Check-in: 2:00 PM Check-out: Noon |
| Patrick Creek Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| 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.
Trout Fishing Best Sellers |
| Updates | Last Updated May 2025 |
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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