Panther Creek campground

Panther Creek Campground sits along Panther Creek at the intersection of the Pacific Crest Trail, in the Mt. Adams Ranger District of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Campers can enjoy the privacy provided by a variety of shade-loving plants and a thick forest of cedars, ash, firs and alder. Hikers have close access to the Pacific Crest Trail, which spans 2,663 miles from Mexico to Canada, with outstanding scenic views available all along this trail. Driving on FR65, 4.7 miles upstream from the campground, visitors can enjoy an easy hike to Panther Falls. 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. Note that this location has limited staffing. 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. 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. Panther Creek Campground makes a great base to explore Mount Adams and the Columbia River Gorge. The town of Carson is nearby, which is known for its hot springs, and it also has a golf course, restaurants and shopping.