Peterson Prairie Campground
Gifford Pinchot National Forest
Peterson Prairie Campground offers shaded and secluded campsites nestled in a forest of large pine, spruce and fir trees. The campground tends is popular among huckleberry pickers.
At an elevation of 2,800 ft., Peterson Prairie offers a cool summertime climate during the hottest part of the season. Several kid-friendly attractions are a short distance away, making this campground a great choice for families.
Drinking water and vault toilets are available. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring. The sites are spacious with gravel parking spurs.
Need to Know
Check in: 2 pm, Check out: 12 pm (noon)
- 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.
Natural Features
Located in southwest Washington State, the Gifford Pinchot National Forest encompasses 1.3 million acres and includes the 110,000-acre Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument established by Congress in 1982.
Peterson Prairie is located in the Mt. Adams Ranger District. Nearest town is Trout Lake, WA.
The Mount Adams Ranger District offers a large variety of habitats and natural features, from old growth to second growth forest, wetland areas, low and high elevation meadows, glaciers, and low and high elevation lakes.
Nearby Attractions
This campground is near Bird Creek Meadows, a trail that offers spectacular wildflower displays and opportunities to observe numerous birds.
Goose Lake is 8 miles west of the campground and offers excellent trout fishing.
Recreation
Seasonal harvesting of huckleberries and mushrooms is a popular pastime.
Natural Bridges and Ice Cave are scenic, family-friendly nature trails near Peterson Prairie Campground. A stairway leading into the Ice Cave allows convenient access to the cave's incredible ice formations. Please be prepared when visiting the caves. Information is avaialble at the campground and the Mt Adams Ranger Station.
Changes & Cancellations
Cancellations
Individual Campsites: Cancellations up to 2 days before a reservation start date incur a $10.00 cancellation fee.
A visitor who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee including tax and applicable add-on for a campsite.
Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee.
Group Sites
Group Facility (including Cabins and Lookouts): A visitor who cancels a group overnight facility reservation less than 14 days before the arrival date will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee.
No-Shows
A no-show visitor is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Staff will hold a campsite until check-out time on the day following the arrival date.
No-shows are assessed $20.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's rate, taxes and applicable add-on for a campsite.
Refunds
Visitors may submit a refund request through their Recreation.gov profile within 7 days of the end date of their reservation. Refunds will not be issued after the 7 days has ended.
Refunds for debit or credit card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank or credit card used to pay.
For check or cash purchases, Recreation.gov will mail a Treasury check for refunds of cash, check, or money order payments to the address associated with the reservation. Treasury check refunds may take up to 6-8 weeks to arrive.
In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team or facility manager will refund all fees and will attempt to notify you using the contact information within the Recreation.gov visitor profile.
Contact Information
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Gifford Pinchot NF Mt Adams Ranger District CARSON WA 98610
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 541-338-7869
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
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 miles WSW of town). Continue west on FS 24 for another 2.25 miles to the entrance of Peterson Prairie.
Available Campsites
- Site 023, Loop AREA PETERSON PRAIRIE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop AREA PETERSON PRAIRIE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015 Multi, Loop AREA PETERSON PRAIRIE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Group 1, Loop AREA PETERSON PRAIRIE, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site 020, Loop AREA PETERSON PRAIRIE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 025 Multi, Loop AREA PETERSON PRAIRIE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 014 Multi, Loop AREA PETERSON PRAIRIE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 018 Multi, Loop AREA PETERSON PRAIRIE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop AREA PETERSON PRAIRIE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop AREA PETERSON PRAIRIE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 022, Loop AREA PETERSON PRAIRIE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop AREA PETERSON PRAIRIE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop AREA PETERSON PRAIRIE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 021 Multi, Loop AREA PETERSON PRAIRIE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 027, Loop AREA PETERSON PRAIRIE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop AREA PETERSON PRAIRIE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 030, Loop AREA PETERSON PRAIRIE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 028, Loop AREA PETERSON PRAIRIE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop AREA PETERSON PRAIRIE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop AREA PETERSON PRAIRIE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 029, Loop AREA PETERSON PRAIRIE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop AREA PETERSON PRAIRIE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop AREA PETERSON PRAIRIE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop AREA PETERSON PRAIRIE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 026, Loop AREA PETERSON PRAIRIE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012 Multi, Loop AREA PETERSON PRAIRIE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop AREA PETERSON PRAIRIE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop AREA PETERSON PRAIRIE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 024 Multi, Loop AREA PETERSON PRAIRIE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop AREA PETERSON PRAIRIE, Type Standard Nonelectric
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