Camping in Six Rivers National Forest
Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Six Rivers National Forest adventure.
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96% (24 reviews)
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Overview
About
This park gets its rather self-descriptive name from the six beautiful rivers that flow through its borders, but don’t the name fool you. There is a lot more than just rivers to check out here.
More than a million rambling acres of forest take you through foggy and mystical redwood landscapes. Further inland, miles of towering Douglas firs, glacial peaks, and hidden pools just wait to be discovered.
Of course, the rivers are the main attraction. You can’t go two feet without tripping over a perfect swimming hole. After your dip, there are plenty of warm rocks to lay out on.
Oh, and if the natural beauty doesn’t get you: this was the place where they first spotted Bigfoot. Yeah, the original footage that basically made everyone believe in the hairy bi-ped. That, on its own, is reason enough to check it out
Nearby attractions
- Uncover the mystery and tranquility of ancient redwoods by camping near Headwaters Forest Reserve. From enchanting forest trails to unique wildlife sightings, your Headwaters Forest camping experience will be a magical immersion into nature's wonders.
- The joy of camping near Trinity River lies in the delightful blend of serene river views and lush forests. The Trinity River camping experience promises tranquil starlit nights and days filled with fishing or river rafting adventures.
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24 ratings · 10 reviews
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· April 2019
Beautiful drive out to a nice, clean campground. River access for swimming and waking up to nature's symphony!
Emily K.
6 reviews
August 2018
Primitive camping here but very nice grounds. They usually do have fresh water onsite, but didn't in Summer '18 due to pipe issues. But that is getting fixed and should be running by Summer '19 according to staff. They do have vault toilets throughout grounds. Spots are nice and large for a small campground (fit our 21ft travel trailer no problem). Very private for the most part. Does have some road noise. Has a path down to river with beach access too and is about 10 min from Gasquet market. Note: No AT&T or Verizon cell service here or in Gasquet. Need to drive another 10 minutes to Hiouchi for service. Campground Host at Grassy Flats is super friendly and informative.
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Trevor C.
8 years on Hipcamp
January 2018
A very kind lady at the forestry service suggested this as a campground that may have first-come availability in late July.
All of the sites in the center of the campground were taken. Just as we were about to go to the next campground on our list, I saw a sign that said, "Trail Tent Camping, Units 2-5". Unit 2 was very close and well worth lugging our stuff to have a private site!! The only downside was that road traffic was quite loud at night--bring earplugs.
Our site was beautiful, and our trail site was much more private than the ones in the middle.
Bonus: Walk to Smith River, wild blackberries growing everywhere
Cons: Road noise; no water while we were there (I think this was temporary); bathrooms weren't flushable
Kelly R.
8 years on Hipcamp
August 2017
We had a lovely weekend here at Panther Flats! The campground did not have all of the organized activities or visitor centers of a State or National Park campground, but it did have decent amenities like one would expect at a state park (bathrooms with flush toilets, shower, etc.) and was fairly quiet. The campground host does not sell firewood or make change, so make SURE if you have an extra car that you need to pay for at the time of check-in that you have a variety of bills, and bring firewood with you! You can apparently buy it at the small market in Gasquet if in a pinch! There is an INCREDIBLE swimming hole with a tiny beach, so get there early to steak out a spot for your beach blanket! Check out the Darlingtonia Bog, 1 mile away!
Gihane H.
2 reviews
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· June 2017
Absolutely beautiful with great access to the Salmon River. Can get a little bit buggy
Stephanie B.
8 years on Hipcamp
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· February 2017
We came and stayed one night. It's a little far from "civilization", but it's worth the quiet. It gets busier in the summer, but never full.
Fariss R.
8 years on Hipcamp
July 2015
CLOSED FOR 2015 SEASON
Phoebe C.
10 years on Hipcamp
March 2015
Be sure to come in prepared and BE WARNED: the forest is five hours away from any major cities.
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Hipcamper
10 years on Hipcamp
March 2015
The temperature here is in keeping with most of the Pacific Coast, meaning that layers are your best friend.
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Hipcamper L.
10 years on Hipcamp
March 2015
The rivers are breathtaking, but keep your eyes on the surrounding botanics as well! Six Rivers is home to six distinct botanical areas, set aside to protect them. The rare, carnivorous (!) California Pitcher Plant can be found in Myrtle Creek Botanical Area.
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10 years on Hipcamp
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