Patrick Creek Campground

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Site-level detail from Recreation.gov, checked 2026-08-05. Where a field says “not published”, the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero. See it on Recreation.gov

Patrick Creek Campground

Patrick Creek Campground and adjacent day use area have special charm, with rock walls, steps, and restrooms, and sunken campfire circle built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps. A short interpretive trail and exhibits tell of the river and its fish, the cultural history, and the geology of the area. The campground is nestled among tall Douglas-fir trees at the confluence of Patrick Creek and the Middle Fork of Smith River. Huckleberries and other shrubs fill in the area between campsites. Highway 199 borders the north side. The campsites are situated on a flat about 30 feet above the river. From the campground, the river can only be viewed from sites 7, 8, 9, and 12 looking down over a fence and vertical bank. Short trails provide access to the river. No potable water is available at this campground.

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