Panther Creek campground
Panther Creek campground is a national forest campground in Washington. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Washington
- Coordinates
- 45.81972, -121.87972
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 541-338-7869
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Panther Creek campground
Overview 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. Recreation Hikers have close access to the Pacific Crest Trail, which spans 2,663 miles from Mexico to Canada. Outstanding scenic views are available all along this trail. Facilities The campground consists of 33 back-in sites with parking spurs that vary from 20 to 40 feet in length. The campground's Premium Sites are adjacent to the creek and each site comes with a picnic table and grill. Potable water and vault toilets are also available. Natural Features Located in southwest Washington State, the Gifford Pinchot National Forest encompasses 1.3 million acres and includes the 110,000-acre Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument established by Congress in 1982. Panther Creek Campground is located in the Mt. Adams Ranger District. Elevations here range between 1,200 feet at the Wind River Work Center, 12 miles north of Carson, WA and 12,276 feet at the summit of Mt. Adams. The Mount Adams Ranger District offers a diverse array of habitats and natural features, from old growth to second growth forest, wetland areas, low and high elevation meadows, glaciers, and low and high elevation lakes. Contact Info This location has limited staff
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Stevenson Trailer Sewage Dump Station · 8.7 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Shell · 11 mi
- Low clearances
- 1 bridges or tunnels at 14 ft or less within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 196 designated routes (329 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panther Creek Cg | National forest campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Panther Creek Campground | Private campground | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Beaver Campground | Private campground | 4.5 mi | — | — |
| Beaver Campground | National forest campground | 4.5 mi | — | No hookups |
| Beaver Cg | National forest campground | 4.5 mi | — | — |
| Cold Spring Camp | Free campsite | 5.4 mi | Free | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.