Forest Service
Peterson Prairie Campground
Forest Service campground in Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Western Washington with 30 sites, Reservations may be available.
Campground Details
- Season
- Reservations may be available
- Rate
- $25-115/night
- Sites
- 30
- Accessible sites
- Not listed
- Max RV length
- 40 ft
- Phone
- Not listed
- County
- Western Washington
- Parent area
- Gifford Pinchot National Forest
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. 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. This location has limited staffing. Please call (509) 427-3677 for general information.Drinking water and vault toilets are available. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring. The sites are spacious with gravel parking spurs. Located in southwest Washington State, the Gifford Pinchot National Forest encompasses 1.3 million acres and includes the 110,000-acre Mount St. Helens...
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Location Notes
- Address
- Gifford Pinchot NF Mt Adams Ranger District, CARSON, WA
- 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.
Source Notices
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Check in: 2 pm, Check out: 12 pm (noon)
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ATV/OHV riding is not permitted within the campground; please limit use to transportation in and out of the facility.
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Prevent the spread of invasive species by inscting and cleaning packs, equipment and tires before using lake or trails.
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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.
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Click here for more information about Gifford Pinchot National Forest
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Extra vehicle fee of $8.00/night of stay.