About Panther Creek Campground
Number of accommodations: 24
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2026 Season availability
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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.
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
Morgan B
August 2, 2020
We love this place, it was our 2nd year back. A small little campground (30ish sites) with plenty of little spots to hang by the river. The hosts are responsive and friendly.
Carole B
VerifiedJuly 31, 2020 • Stayed at: 25, Loop: AREA PANTHER CREEK
good campsite, nice host, fun hiking
Joanne A
July 16, 2020
Spacious, well-situated sites in lush forest with several access points to the gentle creek. Fresh water and clean, well-stocked loos. Only 4.5 miles drive to beautiful, accessible Panther Falls and easy drive as well to Falls Creek Falls hike. Have recommended to friends and hope to return soon.
Jana P
VerifiedJuly 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 16, Loop: AREA PANTHER CREEK
Somewhat primitive campground with dusty roads and sites. It's lush and next to a beautiful creek and abundance of birds.
Lynn S
VerifiedJuly 7, 2020 • Stayed at: 28, Loop: AREA PANTHER CREEK
We were in site 28 close to the path to the stream. Super clean, very fun and the location to Gifford Pinchot Park sites was fantastic. Falls Creek Falls hike was excellent! Note that potable water was not available during our stay.
Jim F
VerifiedJanuary 22, 2020 • Stayed at: 16, Loop: AREA PANTHER CREEK
This has been our favorite place to camp
The hosts have been great and have taken care of issues if need be. This place is always clean and you feel at ease while there. 2019 host Brian was super, he was always visible.
I just hope we can continue to expect the same in the future. We hear there might be a change coming, this does worry us. Our fingers are crossed as we plan on two trips this year to panther creek camp
Amber O
VerifiedJanuary 18, 2020 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: AREA PANTHER CREEK
Great site. We stayed in #3 the tent space is hidden from the road so you have privacy. We noticed other spots were fully in the open. The creek is in walking distance and the waterfall is not too far up the road.
Jana T
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 25, Loop: AREA PANTHER CREEK
Beautiful and quiet. Nice sites. Great hiking near by. Would like to go back.
Marshal H
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: AREA PANTHER CREEK
Pros: clean restrooms, firewood available, well maintained grounds.
Cons: for a place named Panther Creek, there sure was a shortage of pathers. I was disappointed to not see a single kitty cat throughout our stay.
Malena K
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: AREA PANTHER CREEK
The sites are quite private with foliage in between them. If you go on the weekend, I would recommend bringing earplugs because other campers tend to be loud. Overall, this is a nice campground that is not too far from Portland.
Location Panther Creek Campground
Address:
Gifford Pinchot Nf Mt Adams Ranger District
Carson, WA, 98610
United States
From Carson, WA: Travel 6 miles north to Old State Highway, (follow signs) turn right and then take your first left on Panther Creek Road. Proceed on Panther Creek Road for 4 miles to the campground.
Latitude & Longitude: 45.8197 / -121.88
Elevation: 290 feet
Policies & Rules
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Check in: 2 pm, Check out: 12 pm (noon) |
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No ATVs or OHVs in the campground |
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Horses prohibited except in designated horse camp |
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Click here for more information about Gifford Pinchot National Forest |
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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. |
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Extra vehicle fee of $8.00/night stay. |
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Firewood is available for sale at host site for $10.00/bundle. |
