The campground is nestled into a lovely forest setting in GPNF located near the gorgeous Panther Creek falls. The campground humbly boasts some of the best tasting fresh water around, and the well source is frequently tested for bacteria and well managed. You’ll wake up to lovely birdsong and if you’re on the side of the campground closest to the creek you’ll be lulled to peaceful slumber by the sound of the water nearby. The hosts keep the campground immaculately clean and are frequently making rounds about the place. They are some of the friendliest helpful people you could ever ask to have hosting a campground. The bathrooms are the cleanest I’ve ever seen and the hosts are frequently complimented by campers on how spotless they are kept. There is a short feeder trail out to the PCT and PCT thru-hikers often find themselves coming into the campsite to the warmest welcome. True “trail angels”, hosts Lisa and Bryon have a cache of trail “goodies” for PCT hikers who find themselves at the campground. They offer peaceful respite and maybe even a ride if they’re headed into town. For car campers, locals and tourists alike, the hosts are ripe with ideas for local adventure with extensive knowledge of trails in the surrounding GPNF, Trapper Creek, and Indian Heaven Wilderness areas. There is a multitude of good reason why Panther Creek is a hands down area favorite.