USDA Forest Service · California
Grassy Flat Campground
USDA Forest Service · California, United States · in Smith River National Recreation Area
- Sites
- 19
- Hookups
- 15 no hookups
- Season
- May 24 to September 13
- Max RV length
- 40 ft
- Drinking water
- No
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 682 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- GRASSY FLAT C.G. (NFSR 17N53A) · bituminous surface treatment · high clearance vehicles
- Lake
- Six Rivers National Forest
- Nearest town
- GASQUET
- Address
- PO BOX 228, GASQUET, CA, 95543
- Phone
- 707-457-3131
- Activities
- Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Kayaking, Swimming
19 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
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.
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.
Facilities
The campground provides multiple single-family sites for tent or RV camping. Some sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Each site is equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Accessible vault toilets are provided. Water is not available at this facility.
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.
Nearby Attractions
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.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56° | 40° | 33° | 70° | 0 of 11 |
| February | 53° | 40° | 23° | 75° | 3 of 11 |
| March | 56° | 40° | 31° | 78° | 2 of 11 |
| April | 59° | 43° | 32° | 77° | 0 of 11 |
| May | 66° | 50° | 41° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 76° | 54° | 43° | 96° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 85° | 60° | 52° | 100° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 87° | 64° | 54° | 102° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 78° | 58° | 49° | 100° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 71° | 52° | 43° | 86° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 60° | 47° | 37° | 73° | 0 of 10 |
| December | 52° | 40° | 21° | 70° | 2 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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