Panther, West Virginia, lures RV travelers with its wild state forest and teeming wildlife management area. Three parks anchor this remote outpost, including Panther State Forest sites from $34 a night. Park here to launch into rugged hikes along Panther Creek and trout-filled streams that few ever see.
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About Panther, West Virginia
Panther hunkers in McDowell County's steep hollers, renowned for Panther State Forest's 7,700 acres of old-growth woods and fern-choked ravines. Anglers probe the North Fork of Elkhorn Creek for native brook trout. Birders spot cerulean warblers amid the canopy. Locals gather for the annual forest festival near the picnic shelters.
Panther State Forest campsites suit connectivity seekers with WiFi and rates from $34 nightly; rig up for trailhead access. Panther WMA draws boondockers with drinking water and electric hookups, perfect for hunters scanning ridge lines at dawn. The forest's 30-amp and water hookup sites pamper families who crave hot showers after creek-side play.
- Panther State Forest packs 12 miles of trails starting from RV sites
- Three parks serve 20 total sites within 3 miles of Panther Creek
- Panther WMA supplies electric hookups on 5 primitive pads
- Forest campground adds WiFi to 30-amp water sites
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