Adventure
| Location | Carson, Washington |
|---|---|
| Nightly rate (listed) | $25–$45/night |
| Guest rating | 5.0 / 5 (136 reviews) |
| Maximum RV length | 40 ft (longest listed site) |
| Hookups | None listed |
| RV sites | 28 |
| Pets allowed | Yes |
| Book on | Recreation.gov |
From the park's listing on Recreation.gov. Confirm details with the park before you book.
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Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Panther Creek Campground, not driving.
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights5 sites open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights1 site open for every night
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Panther Creek Campground is a Recreation.gov campground in Carson. It lists 28 RV or RV/tent sites for rigs up to 40 ft. Pets are allowed per the listing.
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Opens site 01 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 02 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 03 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 04 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 05 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 06 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 07 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 08 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
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| Site | Fr 30 | Sa 31 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 30 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 28 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 25 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 01 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 21 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 12 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 31 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 16 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 06 standard nonelectric | – |
Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (136 reviews, ★ 5.0). Not written or edited by us.
“I had space 11 with little to no traffic and lots of privacy. There are many varieties of trees and vegetation. It is lush. The creek is beautiful. ”
“Been coming here for five years. The campground setting is gorgeous and the host does a wonderful job managing the site. Restrooms are the cleanest! ”
This weekend (Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1): Book online. Reservations online on Recreation.gov — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
Longest RV site listed: 40 ft.
Gifford Pinchot NF Mt Adams Ranger District
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Panther Creek Campground sits beside the creek that gives it its name and intersects the Pacific Crest Trail, so the dominant sounds are running water and the occasional south to north hiker's footsteps. The sites are shaded by a thick mix of cedar, ash, fir and alder, which creates a private, cool feeling even on warmer days; a short drive (about 4.7 miles upriver on Forest Road 65) puts you at an easy trail to Panther Falls. The campground is on the Mount Adams Ranger District of Gifford Pinchot National Forest a landscape that ranges from low-elevation wetlands and meadows to alpine glaciers and high lakes and makes a practical base for day trips to Mount Adams, the nearby Columbia River Gorge, or the small town of Carson, where hot springs, a golf course and a few restaurants offer services close by. The site layout and amenities are straightforward and camper-focused: there are 33 back-in sites (each listed for both RV and tent use) with parking spurs that range from 20 to 40 feet, so many mid-size RVs and trailers can be accommodated; the creek-adjacent "Premium" sites include a picnic table and grill. Potable water and vault toilets are available on site, and an extra vehicle fee of $8 applies. Reservations and cancellations are handled through Recreation.gov canceling up to two days before arrival incurs a $10 fee; same-day or day-before cancellations pay a $10 service fee and forfeit the first night's fee, one-night reservations forfeit the full amount, and no-shows are charged a $20 service fee plus the first night's rate. Refund requests must be submitted within seven days of your reservation end date (emergency closures are fully refunded), and because the location has limited staffing you should call (509) 427-3677 for up-to-date conditions or questions about seasonal access. Activities in the broader forest include hiking (including access to the PCT), fishing, wildlife viewing, swimming and horseback and vehicle-based recreation, so plan according to the mix of creekside quiet and easy trail access this campground provides.
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
Picks are 40 ft or shorter: the longest RV site listed here. Pickup area: Portland (Portland International (PDX)), about 38 mi straight-line from Panther Creek Campground. RV rentals in Portland
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| $25 |
| 13 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 03 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 10 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 29 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 20 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 19 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 22 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 17 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 24 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 33 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 11 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 32 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 15 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 07 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 08 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 02 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 14 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 27 standard nonelectric | – | – | $45 |
| 18 standard nonelectric | – | – | $45 |
| 26 standard nonelectric | – | – | $45 |
| 23 standard nonelectric | – | – | $45 |
| 09 standard nonelectric | – | – | $45 |
| 05 standard nonelectric | – | – | $45 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
| Max RV / trailer length |
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| Not listed |
| Bear storage | Not listed |
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| Season | Not listed |
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| Hookups | Not listed |
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Sources: Recreation.gov — Panther Creek Campground. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
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