About Panther Creek Campground
Number of accommodations: 24
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Hiking
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Parking
Restrooms
Water and Hygiene
- Restrooms
Cooking and Fire
- Firewood Available
Parking and Transport
- Parking
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Reviews (272)
What Guests Are Saying
Panther Creek Campground is highly praised for its beautiful, serene setting with spacious, well-maintained sites that offer privacy and easy access to hiking trails and the creek. Campers appreciate the friendly and helpful camp host, Angela, who enhances the overall experience with her attentiveness. While some guests noted challenges like fire restrictions and noise from nearby sites, the overwhelmingly positive feedback highlights the campground's cleanliness, tranquility, and inviting atmosphere, making it a favored destination for many.
What Guests Are Saying
Panther Creek Campground is highly praised for its beautiful, serene setting with spacious, well-maintained sites that offer privacy and easy access to hiking trails and the creek. Campers appreciate the friendly and helpful camp host, Angela, who enhances the overall experience with her attentiveness. While some guests noted challenges like fire restrictions and noise from nearby sites, the overwhelmingly positive feedback highlights the campground's cleanliness, tranquility, and inviting atmosphere, making it a favored destination for many.
Review Summary
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
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.
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.
Pat B
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: AREA PANTHER CREEK
Great experience, large lovely campsites and very clean. Missed the entry because we were looking for a sign on the right side of the road, the sign is on the opposite side. We had to back a trailer down the road, YIKES! Maybe a larger sign at the entrance side would help. Also we noticed that the same thing happened to other drivers.
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.
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.
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.
Pat B
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: AREA PANTHER CREEK
Great experience, large lovely campsites and very clean. Missed the entry because we were looking for a sign on the right side of the road, the sign is on the opposite side. We had to back a trailer down the road, YIKES! Maybe a larger sign at the entrance side would help. Also we noticed that the same thing happened to other drivers.
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.
Panther Creek Campground is accessible via Old State Highway, which connects to other local roads. The nearest major access road is not specified within 25 miles.
Latitude & Longitude: 45.8197 / -121.88
Elevation: 290 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
2PM
Check out time
12PM
General
- No ATVs or OHVs in the campground
- Horses prohibited except in designated horse camp
- Click here for more information about Gifford Pinchot National Forest
- 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.
- Extra vehicle fee of $8.00/night stay.
- Firewood is available for sale at host site for $10.00/bundle.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
