Peterson Prairie Campground campground

Peterson Prairie Campground

Mixed (reservable + first-come)
31 campsites
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31

Total Campsites

Campground

21

Reservable Sites

Mixed (reservable + first-come)

Accessible

ADA-compliant sites

Organization

Managing agency

Overview

About Peterson Prairie Campground

Overview 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. 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. Facilities 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. 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. contact_info This location has limited staffing. Please call (509) 427-3677 for general information. 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. Charges & 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.

  • 31 total campsites listed.
  • 21 reservable sites plus first-come options.
  • Most common site type: standard nonelectric (29).
  • Map coordinates are available for trip planning.
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Campsite Inventory

31 sites to choose from

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

29total sites

20

Reservable

0

Accessible

GROUP STANDARD NONELECTRIC

1total sites

1

Reservable

0

Accessible

MANAGEMENT

1total sites

0

Reservable

0

Accessible

Amenities & Details

Everything you need to know

Campfire Allowed

Yes

Site capacity

Double, Single, Triple

Check-in time

2:00 PM

Check-out time

12:00 PM

DRINKING WATER

Drinking Water

Double Driveway

Yes

Driveway entry

Back-In, Pull-Through

Driveway surface

Gravel

Fire Pit

Yes

GRILLS

Grills, Yes

Max guests

16, 50, 6, 8

Max vehicle length (ft)

30, 40

Minimum guests

Yes

Pets allowed

Yes

Picnic Table

Yes

Proximity to Water

N/A, Riverfront

Shade

Yes

TRAILHEADS

Trailheads

Reservations & Contact

Plan your stay

Mixed (reservable + first-come)

Phone

541-338-7869

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 miles WSW of town). Continue west on FS 24 for another 2.25 miles to the entrance of Peterson Prairie.

FAQ

Common questions

Everything you need to know before your trip to Peterson Prairie Campground.

How do reservations work for Peterson Prairie Campground?

Reservation availability for Peterson Prairie Campground can vary by season and campsite type. Check the contact and access section before booking.

What campsite types are available at Peterson Prairie Campground?

Peterson Prairie Campground currently lists STANDARD NONELECTRIC (29), GROUP STANDARD NONELECTRIC (1), MANAGEMENT (1).

Where is Peterson Prairie Campground located?

See this page for location details and directions.

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