Camping with the River
Patrick Creek Campground has a special charm, with its steps, rock walls, restrooms, and sunken campfire circle built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps. It is located directly across Highway 199 from the historic Patrick Creek Lodge at mile post 22.0. The campground, nestled among tall Douglas-firs, is next to the confluence of Patrick Creek and the Middle Fork of Smith River. Patrick Creek Campground has 13 campsites, some barrier free, and is open May to September. Patrick Creek Picnic Area is a no fee, day-use area only, open all year with good river access.

Barrier Free Access: Patrick Creek Trail
While people have been coming to this beautiful spot where Patrick Creek joins the Middle Fork of Smith River for probably hundreds of years, salmon and trout have been migrating here for thousands of years. You are invited to walk this short trail along Patrick Creek and learn more about the fish attracted to the clear emerald-green waters of Smith River.

The Patrick Creek Trail is a short (.2 mile) paved universal access trail from the Patrick Creek Lodge to Patrick Creek Campground via an under-the-bridge route with four interpretive stops and a barrier free fishing platform. Milepost 22.0 US 199.

Make reservations for Patrick Creek online or by calling 877-444-6777

Location 8 miles East of Gasquet on U.S. 199
Nearest Hospital/Clinic Hospital, Crescent City, 40 minutes
Features Flush Restrooms, Campsites, Near Restrooms, Hard Pathways, Campground Host, Potable Water, Picnic Tables, 18" High Grills, River View
Season Memorial Weekend to Labor Day Weekend
Number of Sites 13
Nightly Fee $14
Extra Vehicle Charge $5
Maximum Trailer Length 35'
Additional Comments Barrier free fishing and river access. Historic CCC camp