Patrick Creek Campground
The place
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. Keep reading
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.
The sites · 13
| Loop | Site | Type | Max rig | Electric | ADA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PATR | 001 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| PATR | 002 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| PATR | 003 | standard nonelectric | 45 ft | — | |
| PATR | 004 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| PATR | 005 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| PATR | 006 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| PATR | 007 | standard nonelectric | 38 ft | — | |
| PATR | 008 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| PATR | 009 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| PATR | 010 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| PATR | 011 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| PATR | 012 | standard nonelectric | 45 ft | — | |
| PATR | 013 | standard nonelectric | 45 ft | — |
Booking
Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.
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This campground sits in CA-02. This member’s public-lands record →