About Peterson Prairie Campground
Number of accommodations: 21
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Reviews (77)
What Guests Are Saying
Peterson Prairie Campground is highly praised for its friendly hosts, Cathy and Joel, who maintain a clean and welcoming environment. Campers enjoy spacious, shaded sites and abundant opportunities for outdoor activities, including hiking and berry picking. While some sites may be smaller or closer together, the overall experience is positive, with clean facilities and a peaceful atmosphere, making it a great destination for families and nature lovers.
What Guests Are Saying
Peterson Prairie Campground is highly praised for its friendly hosts, Cathy and Joel, who maintain a clean and welcoming environment. Campers enjoy spacious, shaded sites and abundant opportunities for outdoor activities, including hiking and berry picking. While some sites may be smaller or closer together, the overall experience is positive, with clean facilities and a peaceful atmosphere, making it a great destination for families and nature lovers.
Review Summary
Chelsea N
VerifiedAugust 2, 2024 • Stayed at: 021 Multi, Loop: AREA PETERSON PRAIRIE
This is the second time we’ve been to this campsite and we absolutely love it! My only complaint would be the expense of the wood bundles haha
Dan B
VerifiedJuly 30, 2024 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: AREA PETERSON PRAIRIE
This was a great campground. The hosts were very friendly and were often seen driving around the grounds keeping everything in order. Site privacy can be hit or miss with some sites closer together or close to the road, and some more set back on their own. Not a big deal unless the folks next door are running a generator, or making a lot of noise. The bathrooms were as clean as one would expect a vault toilet to be. There were dumpsters at the front of the grounds to drop your trash bag on the way out.
The location is the next best thing about this campground. It's very close to a variety of caves, Goose lake, a hike around some natural bridges (unlimited huckleberries at the right time of year). This was my second time camping here and both were great experiences.
Sydney R
VerifiedJuly 28, 2024 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: AREA PETERSON PRAIRIE
Great camp hosts and clean bathrooms. Some road noise.
Jane A
VerifiedJuly 25, 2024 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: AREA PETERSON PRAIRIE
We all had a great time. We loved the big roomy camp sites. Hope to come back soon
Kieran D
VerifiedJuly 25, 2024 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: AREA PETERSON PRAIRIE
Beautiful forest, with shaded and spacious campsites, and very little mosquitoes. They were spaced a little close for my own preference, but still had plenty of space between sites. Only “complaint” would be that it’s close to a road that gets a fair bit of use during the day, but it was very silent at night.
Cooper Borders
July 22, 2024
Mt Adam’s was a great hike. The road up to the trailhead is a little sketchy but a fun drive up if you’re into the thrill. Lunch Counter is a great spot to camp and has good access the the trail up to the peak. Overall great experience!
Wade H
VerifiedAugust 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: AREA PETERSON PRAIRIE
I have stayed at Peterson Prairie Campground for years, so we can pick huckleberries. Cathy and her husband keep the place very clean, and are very helpful. I would stay here more, but during the camping season sites are hard to get especially on the weekends. We have found it much easier to stay Sunday nights, and return home on Mondays. I would highly recommend this campground.
James M
VerifiedAugust 14, 2023 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: AREA PETERSON PRAIRIE
Camp host were excellent and kept the grounds and vaults clean and supplied
Nicholas B
VerifiedAugust 4, 2023 • Stayed at: 021 Multi, Loop: AREA PETERSON PRAIRIE
The host were no hospitable and frankly very rude and we felt like they were harassing us because we are from California. I have been going camping with my family there for the past 4 years and have never been treated this poorly!
Mike B
VerifiedAugust 3, 2023 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: AREA PETERSON PRAIRIE
Kind of dusty. Otherwise, a perfect stay! The camp host was very friendly and all the other guests were quiet and respectful. Bathrooms were spotless. We had a great time.
Location Peterson Prairie Campground
Address:
Gifford Pinchot Nf Mt Adams Ranger District
Carson, WA, 98610
United States
From SR 14 follow SR 141 North to the town of Trout Lake, continue through town on SR 141 till the road ends and FS 24 begins(approximately 5 miles WSW of town). Continue west on FS 24 for another 2.25 miles to the entrance of Peterson Prairie.
Latitude & Longitude: 45.9694 / -121.661
Elevation: 911 feet
Policies & Rules
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Check in: 2 pm, Check out: 12 pm (noon) |
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ATV/OHV riding is not permitted within the campground; please limit use to transportation in and out of the facility. |
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Prevent the spread of invasive species by inscting and cleaning packs, equipment and tires before using lake or trails. |
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Don't Move Firewood: Please protect Pacific Northwest forests by preventing the spread of invasive species. Firewood can carry insects and diseases that can threaten the health of our western forests. You can make a difference by obtaining and burning your firewood near your camping destination. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information. |
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Click here for more information about Gifford Pinchot National Forest |
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Extra vehicle fee of $8.00/night of stay. |
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Firewood is available for sale at host site for $10.00/bundle. |
