About Gasquet CDP, California
Gasquet CDP, California is a census-designated place (CDP) in Del Norte County, California, United States. The population was 1,058 at the 2010 census, up from 1,014 at the 2000 census. Gasquet is located on the Smith River, 16mi east of Crescent City.
Gasquet was named after Antoine Gasquet, who settled in the area in 1854. The first post office opened in 1857.
The economy of Gasquet is based on timber and tourism. The area is popular for fishing, camping, and hiking.
Gasquet CDP has a total area of 11.1 square miles (28.7 km2), all of it land.