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Panther Meadows Campground
Walk-in camping near timberline, with the meadow a short walk away.
The Forest Service’s highest campground on Mount Shasta offers a small group of walk-in sites close to meadow trails and Gray Butte. It is the designated camping exception inside the Panther Basin restriction area.
Explore Panther Meadows Campground in 3D ↗Editorial review: November 1, 2026 at 04:58 UTC. Source dates vary.
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Explore this place
- Base a short meadow or Gray Butte outing here.
- See the campground’s relationship to the restricted basin.
- Plan for a short walk from the car.
Read the land
Subalpine forest and open views near 7,500 feet, reached by the seasonal upper Everitt Memorial Highway.
Planning, access and history
Campground facilities
The agency lists 15 walk-in sites, tables, fire rings and a vault toilet. Potable water is unavailable. The stated stay limit is three days per person per year, with no site fee.
Season and restrictions
The normal season is around July 1–November 1, depending on snow. Fire rings do not override current fire restrictions; consult the area order and alerts.
Original sources
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- Forest alerts, restrictions and orders
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- Panther Meadows Campground
US Forest Service · Official
Publisher updated: October 1, 2026 · Editorial review: November 1, 2026 at 04:58 UTC · Page checked: November 1, 2026 at 04:58 UTC
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- Panther Basin and Panther Meadows · Order 14-26-10
US Forest Service · Official
Publisher updated: September 21, 2026 · Editorial review: November 1, 2026 at 04:58 UTC · Page checked: November 1, 2026 at 04:58 UTC
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