Panther Flat is located within the Smith River Nat'l Recreation Area. Redwood Nat'l Park and the Pacific Ocean are within 20 miles. Set in a mature forest, the campground is a short walk from the pristine Smith River. A Botanical trail to a unique Darlingtonia bog is just a mile away. The Visitor Center at the Gasquet Ranger Station provides free maps and brochures of the area. Restrooms are provided. Annual events include Gasquet Raft Race in July and Del Norte County Fair in Augus