Available sites
21 total sitesAbout Peterson Prairie Campground
Activities & Attractions
Nearby
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
Kimberly R
VerifiedAugust 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: AREA PETERSON PRAIRIE
The camp hosts were great. We love to come back on a yearly basis.
Charles M
VerifiedAugust 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: AREA PETERSON PRAIRIE
The campground was well maintained and the Campground Hosts were very helpful.
Jose R
VerifiedJuly 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: AREA PETERSON PRAIRIE
Site 4 near the bathroom and in front of the water facet. Very private site. We had a 12ppl tent and where able to set it up near the dry creek away from the view. It was very quick and clean,
Ed S
VerifiedJuly 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: AREA PETERSON PRAIRIE
Setting is beautiful with many large, mature conifers helping to preserve the quiet. Campsites are clean. Some tables/benches have decay in need of maintenance or even replacement. Toilets were noticeably odorous, and flies were a serious nuisance in the toilet nearest our campsite. Host seemed friendly.
Sedona L
VerifiedSeptember 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: AREA PETERSON PRAIRIE
Had a lovely time! Ice caves are very dark, did not attempt, but the natural bridges are so neat! Recommend starting by ice caves for geological explanation page.
Kenneth C
VerifiedSeptember 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 012 Multi, Loop: AREA PETERSON PRAIRIE
Great, deep forest campground. Sites are spread out and it was very quiet. Easy proximity to a paved road and surrounding activities. The bathroom was clean. We will definitely go back!
Teresa S
VerifiedSeptember 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 025 Multi, Loop: AREA PETERSON PRAIRIE
Not allowed camp fire. It poured down rain and our site was flooded. We had to pack up and leave a day and a half early due to everything flooded.
Judy D
VerifiedSeptember 19, 2021 • Stayed at: Group 1, Loop: AREA PETERSON PRAIRIE
The spacious campground was a great place for our church group to come together. There's lots of parking and many tent sites. Trails lead lead right out of the campground.
Colleen M
VerifiedSeptember 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: AREA PETERSON PRAIRIE
We enjoyed walking from the campground to nearby natural bridges, ice cave and lava features. Sites were large, campground and vault toilets were very clean. Its a lovely location.
H Kenneth W
VerifiedSeptember 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: AREA PETERSON PRAIRIE
This campground has large campsites to accommodate most trailers and/or several tents. Some sites have good separation from other campers, and some don't. There are no water hookups, but many water faucets are located throughout the campground. The water is clear and good. There is no electricity in the campground. RV dumping facilities are many miles away. The group camp area must be reserved, and will accommodate many rigs, tents, etc Depending on the region's fire danger, campfires may be prohibited late in the summer season. It is the best location to set out exploring ice caves, natural bridges, and for picking huckleberries nearby. The area is forested, with trees reaching to 180 ft, providing plenty of shade on warm sunny days. .We had no cellular phone or internet service in camp, but could get T-Mobile and Verizon service by driving back a few miles toward the town of Trout Lake. Groceries are available in town and just south of town there is one of the best-equipped hardware stores I've every seen.
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