Trailhead: Crest Camp
This trailhead provides easy access to good hiking and horseback riding on the Pacific Crest Trail #2000 which runs north from the trailhead to Indian Heaven Wilderness and south past the Big Lava Bed.
Parking for about 10 vehicles. Amenities include picnic table, information board, and vault toilet. No potable water.
General Information
Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
Recreation Passes may be used as a form of fee payment.
- Only one back-in is allowed at this site. Others can park on the road.
- Motorized vehicles & bicycles prohibited on Pacific Crest Trail.
Day Use:
$5 per vehicle per day
$30 per annual
Day use fee payment options: Cash, Check, Scan & Pay or a valid Recreation Pass.
*Suggestion: Download the recreation.gov app before your trip to have the ability to scan & pay digitally on-site.
Contact Name: Mt. Adams Ranger District
Contact Phone: (509) 395-3400
Address: 2455 Hwy 141 Trout Lake, WA 98650
Phone: (509) 395-3402
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 9am - 4:00pm. (Closed Daily: 12:00 - 1pm). Closed: Tuesday and Thursday (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 45.90921944
Longitude: -121.8024
Directions
From Carson, Washington drive north for 4.8 miles on Wind River Highway to Panther Creek Road. Take a right on Panther Creek Road at the sign for Panther Creek Campground. Stay on this road, which becomes Forest Road 65 at the forest boundary, for approximately 11 miles. At the intersection with Forest Road 60, take a right onto Forest Road 60. Travel about 1.7 miles on Forest Road 60 to the campground and Pacific Crest Trail access.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
