Patrick Creek Campground

Overview

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.

Operator

National Forest

Camping types

RV, Tent

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

707-457-3131

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Patrick Creek Campground, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Doe Flat TrailheadTrailhead · 8.2 mi from campShow on map
• French Hill Trail (2E25)Trailhead · 7.1 mi from campShow on map
• Stroll the Simpson-Reed TrailHike · 30-60 Minutes · 14.1 mi from camp

  An easy walk through beautiful old-growth redwood forests in the northern part of the parks. National Park Service

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• Bigfoot TrailHike · 366.4 mi long · Long-distance trail · 10.3 mi from camp

  The Bigfoot Trail is an unofficial U.S. long-distance hiking trail in northern California. Wikipedia

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• Hike to the Grove Of TitansHike · 1-2 Hours · 14.7 mi from camp

  A trail in the north that has an elevated metal boardwalk to protect the forest floor. National Park Service

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• Boy Scout Tree TrailHike · 2.7 mi long · 15.3 mi from campShow on map

Mountain biking

• Elk Camp Ridge (#2E04)Bike ride · 2.9 mi from camp

  Originally a pack train trail between Crescent City, CA and the gold mines of the Illinois Valley in Oregon, this scenic trail presents panoramic views of high mountain peaks, the Pacific… Recreation.gov

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Scenic sights

• Wounded Knee MountainPeak · 4,662 ft · 6.7 mi from campShow on map
• Twin PeaksPeak · 5,840 ft · 8.7 mi from campShow on map
• Wilderness FallsWaterfall · 12.6 mi from campShow on map
• Fern FallWaterfall · 16.3 mi from camp

  A waterfall along Boy Scout Tree Trail.

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Trail and sight data: Recreation.gov and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and National Park Service. Text marked Wikipedia is from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0, lightly shortened.

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• OpenStreetMap — ODbL 1.0 — © OpenStreetMap contributors

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.