Panther Creek campground

Overview

The Campground sits along Panther Creek at the intersection of the Pacific Crest Trail. Driving on FR65, 4.7 miles upstream from the campground, visitors can enjoy an easy hike to Panther Falls. Campers can enjoy the privacy provided by a variety of shade-loving plants and a thick forest of cedars, ash, firs and alder.

Operator

National Forest

Camping types

Tent, RV

Fee

From $8 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

541-338-7869

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Panther Creek campground, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• PCT - Washington Section HHike · 144.3 mi long · Long-distance trail · 0.2 mi from camp

  A long-distance route from Cascade Locks to Hwy 12.

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• PCT - Washington Section HHike · 144.3 mi long · Long-distance trail · 0.2 mi from camp

  A long-distance route from Cascade Locks to Hwy 12.

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• Falls Creek Trail #152Hike · 9.9 mi long · 6.3 mi from camp

  The gradual grade of this 9 mile trail slowly climbs away from Falls Creek and crosses 2 creeks before reaching the waterfall in approximately 2.5 miles. OpenStreetMap

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• Trapper Creek Trail #192Hike · 7.6 mi long · 6.5 mi from camp

  The trail follows Trapper Creek through the Trapper Creek Wilderness climbing steeply up to a junction with the Big Hollow Trail near Sister Rocks. OpenStreetMap

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• Dry Creek Trail #194Hike · 3.9 mi long · 6.5 mi from camp

  This 4 mile trail runs north and south to the east of Trapper Creek Wilderness. OpenStreetMap

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• Soda Peaks Lake Trail #133Hike · 5.1 mi long · 7.8 mi from camp

  This 5.5 mile trail accesses the southwest corner of Trapper Creek Wilderness. OpenStreetMap

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Scenic sights

• Green KnobPeak · 3,081 ft · 5.0 mi from campShow on map
• Panther Creek FallsWaterfall · 4.1 mi from camp

  A 136-foot waterfall.

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• Sedum PointPeak · 3,077 ft · 5.2 mi from campShow on map
• Falls Creek FallsWaterfall · 6.4 mi from camp

  A 335-foot waterfall near Falls Creek Trail #152.

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• Falls Creek Lava CavesCave · 8.7 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

• Tubing HillSkiing and snowshoeing · 11.7 mi from campShow on map
• Monte Cristo SlabClimbing · 12.7 mi from campShow on map
• FarsideClimbing · 23.4 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• OpenStreetMap — ODbL 1.0 — © OpenStreetMap contributors

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.