Panther Creek Campground

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

Featured amenities

Parking Parking
Restrooms Restrooms

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

24 total sites

RV Sites

24 sites

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

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Hiking

Hiking

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - May 22 to Sep 19

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Parking Parking
Restrooms Restrooms
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Restrooms
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Firewood Available
Parking and Transport

Parking and Transport

  • Parking
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

24 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 02, Loop: AREA PANTHER CREEK RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 03, Loop: AREA PANTHER CREEK RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 04, Loop: AREA PANTHER CREEK RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 05, Loop: AREA PANTHER CREEK RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 06, Loop: AREA PANTHER CREEK RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 07, Loop: AREA PANTHER CREEK RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 08, Loop: AREA PANTHER CREEK RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 09, Loop: AREA PANTHER CREEK RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 10, Loop: AREA PANTHER CREEK RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 11, Loop: AREA PANTHER CREEK RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 12, Loop: AREA PANTHER CREEK RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 13, Loop: AREA PANTHER CREEK RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 14, Loop: AREA PANTHER CREEK RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 15, Loop: AREA PANTHER CREEK RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 16, Loop: AREA PANTHER CREEK RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 22, Loop: AREA PANTHER CREEK RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 23, Loop: AREA PANTHER CREEK RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 24, Loop: AREA PANTHER CREEK RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 25, Loop: AREA PANTHER CREEK RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 26, Loop: AREA PANTHER CREEK RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 27, Loop: AREA PANTHER CREEK RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 28, Loop: AREA PANTHER CREEK RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 29, Loop: AREA PANTHER CREEK RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 30, Loop: AREA PANTHER CREEK RV
No Hookups
Price not available

Reviews (299)

What Guests Are Saying

Panther Creek Campground offers a clean and well-maintained environment with spacious, private sites and easy access to hiking trails and the beautiful creek. Many visitors enjoyed the quiet atmosphere, although some experienced noisy logging trucks early in the morning. While there were a few issues, such as a lack of water signage and fire bans, the friendly camp host and scenic surroundings make it a popular choice for campers seeking a serene outdoor experience.

Review Summary

4.7
299 reviews
5
77.9%
233
4
15.4%
46
3
4.7%
14
2
0.3%
1
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1.7%
5

Pamela B

Verified

June 16, 2026 Stayed at: 16, Loop: AREA PANTHER CREEK

4

Nice campground. The bathrooms were ok; didn't see the host around when we were here. Fire ring with a grate on top. Creek nearby, so sleeping was relaxing.

Amara C

Verified

June 19, 2026 Stayed at: 28, Loop: AREA PANTHER CREEK

5

Beautiful, clean, and quiet!

Camilla B

Verified

June 21, 2026 Stayed at: 09, Loop: AREA PANTHER CREEK

5

Beautiful Forest time and great camp host!

Rachel S

Verified

June 21, 2026 Stayed at: 29, Loop: AREA PANTHER CREEK

5

Campsites are well spaced out and shaded, offering a good amount of privacy from other sites. Bathrooms are pit toilets, but reasonably well maintained. We only found one water pump in the whole campground, so it's probably easiest to pack your own water.

Michael H

Verified

July 12, 2026 Stayed at: 03, Loop: AREA PANTHER CREEK

5

We always love Panther Creek. The campground is well maintained and the hiking on the Pacific Crest Trail is great. We love cooling off in the creek.

Jennifer C

Verified

July 16, 2026 Stayed at: 15, Loop: AREA PANTHER CREEK

4

We stayed Monday - Thursday and brought our 29ft bumper pull trailer. We were in site 15 (40 ft vehicle max) and had no problem fitting into the site. Minimum leveling needed. The sites are spread out and we could hardly see or hear anyone close by. The place was very quiet and little road noise, overall peaceful. The creek is pretty with a nice beach area to dip your feet. I would recommend if you are wanting to get away and disconnect.
No hookups, no cell service.

Qurynn H

Verified

July 16, 2026 Stayed at: 28, Loop: AREA PANTHER CREEK

2

I won’t be coming back during burn bans in the future. It really just depresses the whole experience.

Shirlee J

Verified

July 27, 2026 Stayed at: 26, Loop: AREA PANTHER CREEK

5

This was s beautiful spot! Parking was ample for a large group. We were so close to the water that we could hear it! The bathrooms were clean.

Jana T

Verified

July 29, 2026 Stayed at: 15, Loop: AREA PANTHER CREEK

3

This was my third visit to Panther Creek Campground. I always love the sites and how they are mostly spread out. We were in site 15. What was new was the log trucks at 4am barreling down the road behind our site. Thankfully, I had ear plugs. The creek on the other side of the campground was beautiful and cool since our trip was during a hot spell. Hoping the water pumps are repaired. We were alerted by email that it was out of commission and brought plenty of water. The camp host was not there Monday through Wed but all was well. Would come back but maybe to a different site.

Arden W

Verified

July 30, 2026 Stayed at: 04, Loop: AREA PANTHER CREEK

4

Nice, clean campground and vault toilets. It's easy to access from town so making quick trips for ice, food, or drinks was easy.
We arrived on Friday and did not have service at the campground so we didn't get the notice that potable water was out of service in time and had to go back into town.

Location Panther Creek Campground

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

Highway access

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.

Elevation: 290 feet

Distance to downtown

7.7 mi drive to downtown Carson (about 12 min)

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: September 8, 2026

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