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Panther Meadows Campground
6 mi east of Mount Shasta, CA · Verizon 5G · AT&T 5G · T-Mobile 5G
About Panther Meadows Campground
**Description**: This is a walk-in campground located near timberline on Mt. Shasta at 7500 feet. There are 15 sites, all within a short walk of your vehicle. Tables, fire-rings, and vault toilet. Bring your own water or purify the creek water nearby. 3 day limit, per person, per year. No fee. No reservations. Self-register on site. Usually opens around July 1st, depending on winter snowpack, and closes November 1st. **Features**: Highest campground on the mountain with open views and vistas. There are two small sub-alpine heather meadows a short distance from the campground. Because of the fragile nature of the meadows, great care must be given by all who visit not to incur damage. In recent years, a major effort has been made by local tribes, volunteers, and the Forest Service to re-vegetate the native species and improve the trail system to minimize erosion.
- Managed by: USFS - Shasta-Trinity National Forest
- Where: 6 mi east of Mount Shasta, CA · 41.35502, -122.20182
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Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jul–Aug (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–May.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panther Meadows | Hiking | at camp | 0.6 mi |
| Gray Butte | Hiking | at camp | 1.3 mi |
| Panther Causeway | Hiking | 0.3 mi | 0.1 mi |
| Mingo Spur | ATV road | 0.3 mi | 0.4 mi |
| Panther Spring | Hiking | 0.3 mi | 0.2 mi |
| Old Ski Bowl | Hiking | 0.5 mi | 2.2 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 6.4 mi
Propane: 7.3 mi