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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. ADA Access: N
From Highway 101, north of Crescent City, California, travel east on Highway 199 for 22 miles to the campground.
Absolutely amazing what God has done sooooooo beautiful 😍
Great family camp ground! Its clean, and beautiful! We had camp site 1 and although its a little of a walk to the bathroom, its a good shady spot with enough room for several tents. Plus its own trail to the river! Bring lanterns and flashlights for late night bathroom trips! The water is super clean and beautiful, but cold even at the end of july. In the high 80°F weather, that was welcomed though! Good shallow spots for kids, bring river shoes though because it is rocky. Mosquitoes were an issue at night but that's normal. There are no showers, so be prepared for that. My biggest issue was that there was no soap in either the mens or womens bathroom. But you can bring soap to use. Bathrooms were kept clean, so that's good. Camp host was very nice and told us where we could buy firewood. Spickets are scattered around with clean drinking water, and there are several well kept trails, some paved, some not. Beautiful place to walk around, just beware of poison oak. I would recommend this campsite or even the day use area! Especially for people with little ones as most of the campground has good shallow spots. There are spots that are deep though for adults!
Great campground on the creek that has a awesome swimming hole. Just make sure to pick the lucky site for easy access down. Everything was clean and conveniently located right off the road. Sites are spaced well and have plenty of room.
Good place before the fire.
Heart breaking fire.
199 has always been a little challenging for some people. Now everyone should use caution when traveling on it.
