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About Peterson Prairie Campground
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Nearby
Hiking
Year-round
Hiking
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Picnic Table
Restrooms
Fire Pit
Site Setup and Access
- Shaded Site
Water and Hygiene
- Restrooms
Cooking and Fire
- Picnic Table
- Fire Pit
- Firewood Available
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- 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
Michael H
VerifiedSeptember 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: AREA PETERSON PRAIRIE
The campground is exactly as it is advertised. We had some trouble with bees around meal times but were pleasantly surprised to not have any mosquitoes. There are so many great things to do in the local area, from really challenging hikes to easier ones, such as the Ice Cave and Natural Bridges, which are so close to the campground. The camp hosts did a great job of keeping the toilets clean and stocked with toilet paper.
ANDREA Y
VerifiedJuly 29, 2023 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: AREA PETERSON PRAIRIE
The camp hosts were so friendly and the camp facilities were so clean.
Jane S
VerifiedJuly 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: AREA PETERSON PRAIRIE
Great location. Close to places to travel to and campsites are well positioned. Would happily go back!
KATHY W
VerifiedAugust 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: AREA PETERSON PRAIRIE
The campground was well maintained as well as quiet.
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.
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!
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
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.
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.
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
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
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