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Trailhead: Crest Camp
This trailhead provides easy access to good hiking and horse back riding on the Pacific Crest Trail which runs north from the trailhead to Indian Heaven Wilderness and south past the Big Lava Bed.
Parking for about 10 vehicles. Amenties include picnic table, information board, and vault toilet. No potable water.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | 06/30/2023: Trailhead is open. There is now a $5 Day use fee at this site. Use cash in the fee envelope, a NWF Pass or an Interagency Pass to pay the fee. For information contact Mt. Adams Ranger Station 509-395-3402. |
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| Fees: | $5/vehicle/day |
| Usage: | Medium |
| Restrictions: |
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| Closest Towns: | Carson, WA; Trout Lake, WA |
| Water: | No |
| Restroom: | Vault Toilet (1) |
| Passes: | Recreation Passes may be used as a form of fee payment. (NW Forest or Interagency Pass) |
| Operated By: | Forest Service |
| Information Center: | Mt. Adams Ranger District |
General Information
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.
Activities
Campground Camping
| No. of Sites | 3 |
| Reservation Info | Not reservable |
| No. of Accessible sites | None |
Day Hiking
Backpacking
Horse Camping
| No. of Sites | 3 single site(s) |
| Reservation Info | Not reservable |
| No. of Accessible sites | None |