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About Peterson Prairie Campground
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Hiking
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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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
Bryan F
VerifiedJune 1, 2026 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: AREA PETERSON PRAIRIE
We really enjoyed our stay at the campground. Our side (S-23) was great and had adequate space for our large tent. Restrooms were clean, and when they needed attention due to an unfortunate event from a non-camper they were attended to quickly by the camp host. Hosts were very friendly.
Krystie V
VerifiedJune 7, 2026 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: AREA PETERSON PRAIRIE
We had almost the entire campground to ourselves so it was very nice. Bathrooms were very clean. We picked site 4 and had plenty of parking.
Greg S
VerifiedJune 19, 2026 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: AREA PETERSON PRAIRIE
Very quiet. Friendly park host. Extra clean vault toilets. Been camping there for 60+ years; not much changes, thankfully.
Maria S
VerifiedJune 22, 2026 • Stayed at: 025 Multi, Loop: AREA PETERSON PRAIRIE
Beautiful campground, bathrooms were very clean, camps hosts were super nice and helpful! Campsite 025 is super spacious, perfect for medium sized groups. Overall, wonderful experience.
Marissa B
VerifiedJune 25, 2026 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: AREA PETERSON PRAIRIE
Amazing campsite! Very secluded but access to some amazing exploring of the Mt Adams Wilderness area and the Gifford Pinchot Natl Forest. Basic vault toilets were clean and campsites super well maintained.
Cindy H
VerifiedJuly 13, 2026 • Stayed at: 021 Multi, Loop: AREA PETERSON PRAIRIE
Our group enjoyed Site 21 very much. It is a "double" site and we had plenty of room for our big group. Sad that the creek had dried up already and it was only mid July. The bathrooms were super well maintained and cleaned out often. It was super quiet and the stars overhead were spectacular. There are lots of hiking trails nearby and Indian Heaven Wilderness is a short drive away. To get a better idea about how the campsites are situated, go to the Gifford Pinchot National Forest site online. The map of the campground and sites on Recreation.gov is not accurate. Be aware of squirrels, they're PIRATES and get into everything, including tents, even if you're sitting right there. They are BOLD, lol. Don't leave anything out. Seriously.
Asa H
VerifiedJuly 15, 2026 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: AREA PETERSON PRAIRIE
We had a great experience. Great campsite, shaded by huge trees. Bathrooms were kept clean and there were enough water spigots so we didn’t have to schlep far to get water. Not a ton of other campers there so it was really quiet. Except for the ravens! Would definitely come back.
Rebecca B
VerifiedJuly 21, 2026 • Stayed at: 025 Multi, Loop: AREA PETERSON PRAIRIE
This was a lovely campground that was very well maintained. The camp hosts were so kind and had great suggestions for local hikes and lakes! We loved our trip here and will definitely be back!
Steven H
VerifiedAugust 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: AREA PETERSON PRAIRIE
We loved our time here. Wonderful camp hosts, fun jaunts to the natural bridges and Guler Ice cave and NO mosquitoes in July. That part was shocking. We had a lovely swim at a nearby waterfalll on our way home. And we brought home heaps of huckleberries. All in all, a very fun jaunt.
Cindy D
VerifiedAugust 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: AREA PETERSON PRAIRIE
Nice campground with spacious sites. Pit toilets were clean and not smelly. The campground host was very nice and easily available.
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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