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21 total sitesAbout Peterson Prairie Campground
Activities & Attractions
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Hiking
Year-round
Hiking
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Site Setup and Access
- Shaded Site
Water and Hygiene
- Restrooms
Cooking and Fire
- Picnic Table
- Fire Pit
- Firewood Available
Cabin Interior
- Toilet Type
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Reviews (100)
What Guests Are Saying
Peterson Prairie Campground is highly praised for its spacious and well-maintained sites, offering privacy and cleanliness, with friendly camp hosts providing helpful local tips. Visitors enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere, clean facilities, and nearby recreational opportunities like hiking and berry picking. While some sites were less ideal, the overall experience was positive, making it a favorite destination for many campers.
What Guests Are Saying
Peterson Prairie Campground is highly praised for its spacious and well-maintained sites, offering privacy and cleanliness, with friendly camp hosts providing helpful local tips. Visitors enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere, clean facilities, and nearby recreational opportunities like hiking and berry picking. While some sites were less ideal, the overall experience was positive, making it a favorite destination for many campers.
Review Summary
Rachel S
VerifiedJuly 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: AREA PETERSON PRAIRIE
Great campsite and campground! One of our favorites. Bathrooms are reasonably clean, sites are well spaced out. Very peaceful with plenty of birdsong and no road noise. This particular site is very roomy - plenty of space for two to three 2 person tents. Mostly shady.
Mary F
VerifiedJuly 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: AREA PETERSON PRAIRIE
The host was friendly and kept the camp ground in great shape. The camp ground only has 30 sites and many are perfect for tents. It was quiet and close to the city of Trout Lake. It has several points of interest near by, including the natural bridges and ice caves.
Erica J
VerifiedJuly 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: AREA PETERSON PRAIRIE
This campground is very quiet! We were there on a Friday night in July and it wasn't full. Our site, S-22 wasn't the best layout, but we walked around and saw that there were lots of great sites available. I think they were held for day-of reservations because when I booked, I didn't have those options. We were only staying one night, so it didn't matter too much which site we had. Pit toilet areas are clean. The trees are so dense that an 88 degree day felt very comfortable. The hosts are kind and will drop off your firewood after you've paid. $10 per bundle.
Sean M
VerifiedJuly 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 025 Multi, Loop: AREA PETERSON PRAIRIE
Camp was clean and hosts were wonderful. The fact that generators are in every campground these days is so disappointing
Linda N
VerifiedJune 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: AREA PETERSON PRAIRIE
Overall, wonderful campground. The camp hosts were fantastic, and the grounds and bathrooms were kept extremely clean. We stayed in spot #11, which I would ONLY recommend if you are part of a group camping at group site #12. These two sites are way too close for comfort, especially when one is meant for a large group. We walked around the campground and found that most other sites were large and relatively private, so we were just unlucky with our selection. As others have stated, the bees can be pretty aggressive, but we had a canopy with a mesh screen, so we weren't bothered. Plenty of stuff to do in the area...ice caves, natural bridges, lakes for fishing, and just general exploring. We will be back!
Kelly M
VerifiedJune 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: AREA PETERSON PRAIRIE
Loved the creek bed to explore
R. Scherer
May 26, 2025
Mount Adam's is a spectacular sight when it comes into an unobstructed view.
It is the 2nd tallest mountain in Washington and the third tallest in the Cascade Mountain Range.
This dormant sleeping giant is a stratovolcano, nestled between a few of its partners in crime, Mount Rainier to the north and Mount Hood in Oregon to the south, and sits just to the east of its more active relative, Mount Saint Helens, who's last major eruption happened in May of 1980.
This behemoth reaches a height of 12.3 ft and stands at around 9,800 ft above the valley floor.
There are numerous glaciers on Mt Adams that feed many streams, rivers, and it's lush green forests.
Mount Adams is also known as Pahto or Klickitat by the Native Americans, and a 1/3 to 1/2 of its mass, on its eastern side, is designated Yakima Nation Territory.
Happy trails, and as always, leave no trace, leave it better than you found it, and enjoy 😉!
loodjie louisca
March 11, 2025
The journey to the summit of Mt. Adams (Pahto or Klickitat) is certainly a test of both physical strength and will. Starting at 7 p.m. on May 19 and ending at 4 p.m. on the 20th, this 21-hour adventure was full of challenges and surprises. Snow-covered roads forced me to stop at an elevation of 4.5 ft and hike 10 mi to an altitude of 7.9 ft. Early morning lightning storms and UFO activity added a touch of mystery to the journey, while a brief respite in the “lunch counter” area built strength for the rest of the climb. From Pikes Peak to the actual summit, every step of the way was accompanied by breathtaking views and the thrill of gliding. Though it was a deviation from the original route, the 32-mile hike was certainly an unforgettable experience and one that should be attempted by every hiker.
Rachel S
VerifiedDecember 27, 2024 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: AREA PETERSON PRAIRIE
Nice campground. Shady, ample sized sites.
Rick P
VerifiedSeptember 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 025 Multi, Loop: AREA PETERSON PRAIRIE
The campground was quiet and peaceful. The campsite we had was very clean and nice.
Location & Directions for Peterson Prairie Campground
Gifford Pinchot Nf Mt Adams Ranger District, Carson, WA 98610 United States
Elevation: 911 ft
Getting There
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 mi WSW of town). Continue west on FS 24 for another 2.3 mi to the entrance of Peterson Prairie.
Highway access
The campground is accessed via SR 14 and SR 141, which are the nearest major roads. SR 14 is approximately 15 miles to the south of the campground.
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
2PM
Check out time
12PM
General
- ATV/OHV riding is not permitted within the campground; please limit use to transportation in and out of the facility.
- Prevent the spread of invasive species by inscting and cleaning packs, equipment and tires before using lake or trails.
- 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.
- Click here for more information about Gifford Pinchot National Forest
- Extra vehicle fee of $8.00/night of stay.
- Firewood is available for sale at host site for $10.00/bundle.
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Last updated: October 21, 2026