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About Peterson Prairie Campground
Activities & Attractions
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
Michele O
VerifiedSeptember 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: AREA PETERSON PRAIRIE
Big sites, nice hosts, clean and close to some fun hikes and ice caves! Only bummer no water in the creek but not a big deal:) would come again
Kolleen P
VerifiedAugust 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: AREA PETERSON PRAIRIE
Hosts were friendly and helpful. We've come here several times over the years and it's always a great experience with our family. Goose Lake, Ice Caves, Natural Bridges are not too far and there are many trails/roads to explore in the area. Want a great family picture? Drive up to Indian Viewpoint and pose in front of Mt Adams (when not obscured by clouds). You can get cell service in this spot and watch the sun set.
Cathy N
VerifiedAugust 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: AREA PETERSON PRAIRIE
Great host… very helpful! Fun area to explore and try to find some huckleberries!
Brian H
VerifiedAugust 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: AREA PETERSON PRAIRIE
We went the first weekend of August and there were huckleberries everywhere! Campgrounds are spread out enough with enough trees between that you don’t feel like you’re right on top of your neighbors.
Nelson A
VerifiedAugust 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 025 Multi, Loop: AREA PETERSON PRAIRIE
The campground has large sites, especially the double sites, and is quiet unless some large group decides to do karaoke all night long. It's convenient to both Trout Lake if you forgot something or need supplies, and to the huckleberry fields.
Kathy S
VerifiedJuly 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: AREA PETERSON PRAIRIE
We do a family camping trip every July and have stayed at Petersen Praire, in the past. The camp host was very pleasant and helpful, the restrooms were clean and once again we had a great time!
Elvis T
VerifiedJuly 5, 2021 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: AREA PETERSON PRAIRIE
The campground manager was very rude. Other than that, the campsites that I purchased were nice and maintained.
Taylor C
VerifiedJuly 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: AREA PETERSON PRAIRIE
Sites 7 and 8 are two of the few that don't have a barrier between them, fortunately we were lucky enough to have quiet neighbors the first night. The second night a large group of folks were very loud into the night which kept waking us up.
Thaddeus R
VerifiedJune 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: AREA PETERSON PRAIRIE
Wonderful campsite, plenty of shade, the cleanest vault toilets I've ever experienced. Absolutely zero cell reception, which is ideal to escape regular life. Definitely worth coming back to!
Patrick V
VerifiedSeptember 5, 2020 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: AREA PETERSON PRAIRIE
Didn’t realize the site I reserved had zero division between it and the adjacent site, natural or otherwise. Plenty of space, however. No sinks, but the toilets and bathrooms were very clean. Would recommend!
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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