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Recreation Region: Mt. Adams Area

Campground: Panther Creek

Panther Creek Campground offers wooded campsites within walking distance of Panther Creek. Panther Creek Falls is about four miles north of the campground on Forest Road 65. There is access to hiking on the Pacific Crest Trail which runs close to the campground. During the operating season the campground has drinking water and a host.

View a Panther Creek Campground map (PDF)

Current Conditions
Road Repairs on FR-6500:

Road construction will start 6/20 along Road 6500 (Panther Creek) from Wind River Highway to Junction with Road 6700 fort 2 months. 30-minute delays may be anticipated. Road closure dates are scheduled July 7th, July 9th, July 14th, and July 16th between Miles 3.0 (Panther Creek Bridge Crossing) and MP 4.50 (1/2 mile past Moose Creek Bridge) to complete full width asphalt repairs.

Reservations

Make Reservations Here

Reservations may be made at www.recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.

General Information

Late May through September.

Check in: 2:00 p.m.; Check-out: 12:00 p.m.; Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.

50% discount for single site camping fee with any of these passes: Interagency Senior, Interagency Access, Golden Age, or Golden Access.

Maximum vehicle length is 25 feet.

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $25 per night
Double Site: $45 per night
Additional Vehicle Fee: $8 per vehicle per night

Dogs must be on a leash.

Contact Name: ExplorUS

Contact Phone: 661-702-1420

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 45.82058

Longitude: -121.87946

Directions

From Carson, Washington drive north on the Wind River Highway for about 4 miles to Panther Creek Road where there is a sign for the campground. Turn right on Panther Creek Road/Forest Road 65 and follow for about 4 miles to the campground.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated July 15th, 2025