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Panther Creek Campground

Panther Creek
Panther Creek campground
Panther Creek
Panther Creek campground picnic tables
Panther Creek Campsite tent pad

About Panther Creek Campground

The Campground sits along Panther Creek at the intersection of the Pacific Crest Trail. Driving on FR65, 4.7 miles upstream from the campground, visitors can enjoy an easy hike to Panther Falls.  Campers can enjoy the privacy provided by a variety of shade-loving plants and a thick forest of cedars, ash, firs and alder.

Number of accommodations: 24

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently closed - Opens on May 15

Sites & Availability

24 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 02, Loop: AREA PANTHER CREEK
No Hookups
$45.00
/ per night
🚐 03, Loop: AREA PANTHER CREEK
No Hookups
$45.00
/ per night
🚐 04, Loop: AREA PANTHER CREEK
No Hookups
$45.00
/ per night
🚐 05, Loop: AREA PANTHER CREEK
No Hookups
$45.00
/ per night
🚐 06, Loop: AREA PANTHER CREEK
No Hookups
$45.00
/ per night
🚐 07, Loop: AREA PANTHER CREEK
No Hookups
$45.00
/ per night
🚐 08, Loop: AREA PANTHER CREEK
No Hookups
$45.00
/ per night
🚐 09, Loop: AREA PANTHER CREEK
No Hookups
$45.00
/ per night
🚐 10, Loop: AREA PANTHER CREEK
No Hookups
$45.00
/ per night
🚐 11, Loop: AREA PANTHER CREEK
No Hookups
$45.00
/ per night
🚐 12, Loop: AREA PANTHER CREEK
No Hookups
$45.00
/ per night
🚐 13, Loop: AREA PANTHER CREEK
No Hookups
$45.00
/ per night
🚐 14, Loop: AREA PANTHER CREEK
No Hookups
$45.00
/ per night
🚐 15, Loop: AREA PANTHER CREEK
No Hookups
$45.00
/ per night
🚐 16, Loop: AREA PANTHER CREEK
No Hookups
$45.00
/ per night
🚐 22, Loop: AREA PANTHER CREEK
No Hookups
$45.00
/ per night
🚐 23, Loop: AREA PANTHER CREEK
No Hookups
$45.00
/ per night
🚐 24, Loop: AREA PANTHER CREEK
No Hookups
$45.00
/ per night
🚐 25, Loop: AREA PANTHER CREEK
No Hookups
$45.00
/ per night
🚐 26, Loop: AREA PANTHER CREEK
No Hookups
$45.00
/ per night
🚐 27, Loop: AREA PANTHER CREEK
No Hookups
$45.00
/ per night
🚐 28, Loop: AREA PANTHER CREEK
No Hookups
$45.00
/ per night
🚐 29, Loop: AREA PANTHER CREEK
No Hookups
$45.00
/ per night
🚐 30, Loop: AREA PANTHER CREEK
No Hookups
$45.00
/ per night

Reviews (136)

What Guests Are Saying

Panther Creek Campground is praised for its beautiful, serene setting with spacious, private sites surrounded by lush vegetation and easy access to hiking trails and the creek. The campground is well-maintained, with clean facilities and a friendly host who enhances the experience. Some visitors noted issues such as a fire ban and occasional noise from neighbors, but overall, many expressed a strong desire to return and deemed it one of their favorite camping spots.

Review Summary

4.7
136 reviews
5
79.4%
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4
14.7%
20
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4.4%
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Dana S

Verified

July 20, 2021 Stayed at: 10, Loop: AREA PANTHER CREEK

4

Nice little campground. Vault toilets were well take care of and clean. Short drive to Carson to enjoy some brews and lunch with the pups at Backwoods Brewing which was fun. Nice hiking trails nearby as well to drive to. We had site #10, which we found to be a little small for 3 tents. One tent had to pitch in the driveway, but overall a great time. Would come back again for sure.

Shirley S

Verified

July 1, 2021 Stayed at: 16, Loop: AREA PANTHER CREEK

5

The sites are large and spread out, which is nice. We couldn’t hear other campers at all. Facilities were clean. Creek is really pretty.

Abigail M

Verified

July 1, 2021 Stayed at: 10, Loop: AREA PANTHER CREEK

3

Site 10 was very sunny, but still private from other sites. Nice tent set up area and close access to necessities like bathroom and water, as well as walking distance to creek. Must see Panther Creek Falls; only a ten minute drive away!

Megan O

Verified

June 30, 2021 Stayed at: 14, Loop: AREA PANTHER CREEK

5

A lovely campsite with lots of privacy. Clean toilets. Access to a beautiful clear, cold creek with lots of interesting stones. Nearby trails, fish hatchery, waterfalls and a couple of towns with restaurants and shops.
Tent pads(not as level as I’d like), picnic tables and a sturdy firepit with a hinged grill grate.
Lots of birds, butterflies, and wildflowers at midsummer when we were there.

Hong K

Verified

June 30, 2021 Stayed at: 28, Loop: AREA PANTHER CREEK

4

The bathrooms were quite clean despite being vault toilets. The campsites were well spaced apart that you won’t be looking at your neighbor constantly for most of the sites. The only downside was that we got water from the water pump there and it was murky and slightly tinged brown, likely from rust. The creek water nearby looked drastically more safe to drink…made us a little uncomfortable using it

Roger F

Verified

June 19, 2021 Stayed at: 28, Loop: AREA PANTHER CREEK

4

Nice campground. Clean restrooms. Most campsites well distanced from one another (although a few are not). Location is great for exploring the southern Gifford Pinchot.

Gavin H

Verified

June 19, 2021 Stayed at: 23, Loop: AREA PANTHER CREEK

5

great campground

Tracy G

Verified

September 5, 2020 Stayed at: 26, Loop: AREA PANTHER CREEK

5

Great camp ground,large sites with privacy and plenty of space from neighbors, bathrooms clean, little trails to the creek to explore, friendly host, panther creek falls is just a short drive up the road, will definitely be back again

peter f

Verified

September 4, 2020 Stayed at: 10, Loop: AREA PANTHER CREEK

4

Go see pather creek falls

Alexandra H

Verified

August 28, 2020 Stayed at: 28, Loop: AREA PANTHER CREEK

4

Loved it here. Would recommend to families and pet owners. Very relaxing.

Location Panther Creek Campground

Address:
Gifford Pinchot Nf Mt Adams Ranger District
Carson, WA, 98610
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 45.8197 / -121.88

Elevation: 290 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
General

Check in: 2 pm, Check out: 12 pm (noon)

General

No ATVs or OHVs in the campground

General

Horses prohibited except in designated horse camp

General

Click here for more information about Gifford Pinchot National Forest

General

Don't Move Firewood: Please protect Pacific Northwest forests by preventing the spread of invasive species. Firewood can carry insects and diseases that can threaten the health of our western forests. You can make a difference by obtaining and burning your firewood near your camping destination. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.

General

Extra vehicle fee of $8.00/night stay.

General

Firewood is available for sale at host site for $10.00/bundle.

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