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
Jim F
VerifiedJuly 22, 2022 β’ Stayed at: 16, Loop: AREA PANTHER CREEK
Great location, nice sites, well kept, canβt go wrong.
Ryan R
VerifiedJuly 1, 2022 β’ Stayed at: 04, Loop: AREA PANTHER CREEK
The Camp Host was very helpful and provided some great suggestions for Hikes, Lakes to fish and area sites
1. Takhlakh Lake
2. Goose Lake-Kayak-trout fishing
3. Panther Creek Falls
4. Pacific Crest Trail
steve d
VerifiedJuly 1, 2022 β’ Stayed at: 15, Loop: AREA PANTHER CREEK
Very clean, quiet and private campground .
Sherrie W
VerifiedMay 18, 2022 β’ Stayed at: 28, Loop: AREA PANTHER CREEK
Campground was closed due to downed trees. We were not notified until a day after our reservation date. We had to find other means of camping after driving to Panther Creek.
Peter N
VerifiedOctober 1, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 30, Loop: AREA PANTHER CREEK
This was the best trip of the summer. It was peaceful and quiet. The camp host allowed me to change sites because the original site was so uneven that I couldn't make my camper level It was OK for a tent. The camp ground was only about 50% full. I will go back next summer. Now I know which sites are the best.
C P
VerifiedSeptember 19, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 26, Loop: AREA PANTHER CREEK
We got a beautiful, clean spot where we could hear the creek running--very relaxing. It is a lovely place. We also enjoy meeting some of the people coming off the PCT. We missed the ambiance of having a campfire, but understand the need to be careful in this drought year. We used my campstove instead.
Mali F
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 24, Loop: AREA PANTHER CREEK
Panther Creek is consistently one of my favorite campgrounds in the area. Lots of great hikes nearby, sites are roomy, nice river sounds to fall asleep to. I recommend and will be back!
Gail V
VerifiedAugust 25, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 28, Loop: AREA PANTHER CREEK
Nice campground space, beautiful hike to Falls Creek waterfall
Devon S
VerifiedAugust 23, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 09, Loop: AREA PANTHER CREEK
Spacious sites with lots of trees for shade. Well maintained. Panther Creek is a great place to cool off when itβs hot.
Dan V
VerifiedAugust 22, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 03, Loop: AREA PANTHER CREEK
We went here to beat the heat and discovered a treasure. Very quiet deep in the forest. The Pacific Crest Trail cuts through about 100 yards from the campground, so we could say, "We did a segment of the PCT" even though it was just a mile out and a mile back. :) The campsites are mostly spread way, way apart and buffered by trees. We didn't hear anyone. And the creek! A handful spots make access the creek easy. Multiple swimming holes. Even on a 85-degree day the creek was COLD but refreshing. We'll definitely be back. We had probably the largest trailer in the place--30 feet. The website says A-OK. It was a little tricky backing around a corner on a one-way road with folks waiting for me. But we got in.
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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| General |
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. |
