Openings · last 7 days
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Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 1 site opening here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-233103
When Panther Creek campground reopens
Panther Creek campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
7
Openings · last 90 days
7
Only 7 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Sep 19, 2026 · of 33 monitored sites
Of the 66 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Sep 19, 2026): 41 reserved · 25 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative). Of the facility's 33 monitored sites, 24 can be reserved online and 9 are first-come, first-served.
No online availability right now
Of the 66 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Sep 19, 2026): 41 reserved · 25 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative). A free alert tells you if any date opens online.
Load status
Sep 18 – Sep 19, 2026Not open online100%
Open site-nights0 / 66
Reserved (of online inventory)41 / 41
Of the 66 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Sep 19, 2026): 41 reserved · 25 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Sep 2026No month in range currently shows online availability. 0 open site-nights across the tracked window — these site-nights are a mix of reserved, closed, unreleased and non-reservable dates.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 28 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
About 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.
Recreation
Hikers have close access to the Pacific Crest Trail, which spans 2,663 miles from Mexico to Canada. Outstanding scenic views are available all along this trail.
Facilities
The campground consists of 33 back-in sites with parking spurs that vary from 20 to 40 feet in length.
The campground's Premium Sites are adjacent to the creek and each site comes with a picnic table and grill. Potable water and vault toilets are also available.
Natural Features
Located in southwest Washington State, the Gifford Pinchot National Forest encompasses 1.3 million acres and includes the 110,000-acre Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument established by Congress in 1982.
Panther Creek Campground is located in the Mt. Adams Ranger District. Elevations here range between 1,200 feet at the Wind River Work Center, 12 miles north of Carson, WA and 12,276 feet at the summit of Mt. Adams.
The Mount Adams Ranger District offers a diverse array of habitats and natural features, from old growth to second growth forest, wetland areas, low and high elevation meadows, glaciers, and low and high elevation lakes.
Nearby Attractions
Panther Creek Campground makes a great base to explore Mount Adams and the Columbia River Gorge.
The town of Carson is nearby, which is known for its hot springs. It also has a golf course, restaurants and shopping.
33 monitored sites9 FCFS sitesRVs up to 40 ftNo hookups28 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 12
Getting there
From Carson, WA: Travel 6 miles north to Old State Highway, (follow signs) turn right and then take your first left on Panther Creek Road. Proceed on Panther Creek Road for 4 miles to the campground.
Gifford Pinchot Nf Mt Adams Ranger District, Carson, WA 98610541-338-7869
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-233103 · facility
Photo gallery
Roll CS-233103 · Panther Creek campground · Carson WA7 frames · facility
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Panther Creek campground?
Campsite Sniper's current snapshot shows none of the 66 tracked site-nights open for online reservation at Panther Creek campground. That can mean dates are reserved, closed, not yet released, or offered first-come, first-served rather than online. Campsite Sniper has also detected 7 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Panther Creek campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 1 site-date opening at Panther Creek campground in the last 7 days, 7 over 30 days and 7 over the last 90.
Which sites at Panther Creek campground fit a 35-foot RV?
9 of the 28 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 40 ft.
Does Panther Creek campground have online availability right now?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot, none of the 66 tracked site-nights are open for online reservation. That can mean dates are reserved, closed, not yet released, or offered first-come, first-served rather than online. A free Campsite Sniper alert tells you if any date opens online.
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