Grassy Flat Campground
Grassy Flat Campground borders California's northern Redwood Highway in the expansive Six Rivers National Forest. This shady campground provides ample sightseeing and recreation opportunities and is just steps away from the wild whitewater of the Smith River, which is famous for its bright blue waters and scenic pathway through the forest.
Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 15 |
| Walk-in | 4 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 40 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
19 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Standard | Back-in | 24 | Gravel | Full | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 002 | Walk-in | Gravel | Full | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 003 | Walk-in | Gravel | Full | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 004 | Walk-in | Gravel | Full | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 005 | Walk-in | Gravel | Full | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 006 | Standard | Back-in | 24 | Gravel | Full | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 007 | Standard | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | Full | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 008 | Standard | Back-in | 38 | Gravel | Full | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 009 | Standard | Back-in | 24 | Gravel | Full | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 010 | Standard | Back-in | 37 | Gravel | Full | 8 / 2 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 2:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 40 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
The campground provides multiple single-family sites for tent or RV camping. Each site is equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Accessible vault toilets are provided.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Forest | Six Rivers National Forest |
| Fees | $10 per campsite; this includes one vehicle. There is a $5 charge for a second vehicle (maximum of two vehicles per site). $5 day use fee. |
Weather by month
Getting there
From Highway 101 north of Crescent City, California, take Highway 199 east for 18 miles to Grassy Flat Campground.
| Nearest town | Gasquet, California |
| Coordinates | 41.8564° N, 123.8889° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- Water is not available at this facility.
Fire nearby
- PrescribedPatterson Rx
32 mi from the campground
- PrescribedRoots & Shoots Rx: Or
36 mi from the campground
- PrescribedSrf 2026 Rx Implementation
42 mi from the campground · 500 acres
- PrescribedLeary Rx
46 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 10.9 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Rogue Outdoor Store ↗ | 47.4 mi |
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Grassy Flats Campground (Pixel 4k)
Worth a stop
Madrone Flat, located across the bridge, provides excellent river access. Various state parks, providing scenic exploration opportunities, are just a short drive from the campground. Annual events in the area include the Gasquet Raft Race in July and the Del Norte County Fair in August. A small airport is about 6 miles away, in the town of Gasquet.
- 9.5 miForks River Access And Boat Ramp ↗Boat launch
- 9.8 miDoe Flat Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 12.1 miSourdough Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 1 miDarlingtonia ↗0.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.2 miElk Camp Ridge ↗8.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
- 2.5 miPatrick Creek Trail ↗0.2 mi trail · hiking, bike
- 3.9 miStony Creek0.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 4 miFrench Hill2.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 4.4 miHigh Dome3.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests begins about 4.5 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 4.5 miRogue River-Siskiyou National Forests ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,852,705 acres
- 6.1 miSiskiyou Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 179,847 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Gasquet Ranger Station Historic DistrictHistoric district · Gasquet · 4 mi
Natural features
Grassy Flat is located in a Douglas fir and hardwood forest. Smith River boasts up to Class 5 whitewater rapids. The region, thick with vegetation, is also freckled with huckleberry shrubs. 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.
Recreation
Popular activities include swimming and sunbathing, rafting and fishing in the Smith River, which is just steps from the campground. Anglers enjoy 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.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Grassy Flat Campground?
For some sites. Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Grassy Flat Campground?
$10 per campsite; this includes one vehicle. There is a $5 charge for a second vehicle (maximum of two vehicles per site). $5 day use fee.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Grassy Flat Campground?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 2:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Grassy Flat Campground open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Grassy Flat Campground have?
19 sites, including 15 standard sites without power and 4 walk-in sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Grassy Flat Campground?
The longest site here provides 40 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are pets allowed at Grassy Flat Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Grassy Flat Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Grassy Flat Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 4 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.
Source: Fire nearby
What is there to do at Grassy Flat Campground?
Popular activities include swimming and sunbathing, rafting and fishing in the Smith River, which is just steps from the campground. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Grassy Flat Campground?
Gasquet, California. Madrone Flat, located across the bridge, provides excellent river access.
Source: Getting there
What if Grassy Flat Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Panther Flat Campground (2.3 mi, partly first-come), Patrick Creek Campground (2.4 mi), and North Fork Campground (9.2 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby