Panther Creek campground in WA -- Campground & RV Camping in Washington
Panther Creek campground in WA
U.S. Forest Service allows overnight stays only at the designated sites here.
Panther Creek Campground sits along Panther Creek in southwest Washington's Gifford Pinchot National Forest, set among a dense forest of cedars, ash, firs, and alder. Located in the Mt. Adams Ranger District, the facility offers 33 back-in campsites with parking spurs ranging from 20 to 40 feet. Premium sites sit adjacent to the creek, and all sites include picnic tables and grills, supported by vault toilets and potable water. The Pacific Crest Trail intersects the property, providing immediate access for hikers, while Panther Falls sits just 4.7 miles upstream on FR65.
Road difficulty 2 of 5 -- a moderate drive in. Recorded as maintained only for high-clearance vehicles, paved, pitching to 4%.
Pilot Knob stands 1,332 ft above the site, 1.3 miles south. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off, a 33-site campground. Most of them shaded. Stub Creek runs 0.7 mi off. The nearest town, Carson, is 6.5 mi off.
September normals 45–75°F, 2.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by U.S. Forest Service. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
fs.usda.gov