Facility Details - Peterson Prairie campground, WA

Overview

Peterson Prairie Campground offers shaded and secluded campsites nestled in a forest of large pine, spruce and fir trees. The campground tends to be popular among huckleberry pickers, but receives much lighter use when the berries are not in-season.

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.

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. Elevations here range between 1200 feet at the Wind River Work Center, 12 miles north of Carson, WA and 12,276 feet at the summit of Mt. Adams.

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.

Recreation:

Seasonal harvesting of huckleberries and mushrooms is a popular pastime at Peterson Prairie.

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.

Facilities:

Drinking water and vault toilets are available. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring. The sites are spacious with long, gravel parking spurs.

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.

Activities and Amenities

Within Facility
Berry Picking Birding Campfire Rings Drinking Water Firewood Vendor Host	Mushroom Picking Pets Allowed Picnic Area Vault Toilets Wildlife Viewing
Within 10 Miles
Fishing

Know Before You Go

The camping fee includes entry for 1 vehicle and 1 legally towed vehicle; an extra vehicle fee of $8 will be collected at the campground
No ATVs or OHVs in the campground
Click here for more information about Gifford Pinchot National Forest

Due to the spread of invasive insects, firewood from outside the area is not permitted. Help protect our forests by purchasing or collecting firewood at or near your camping destination and burning it on-site. Click here for more information.

Getting There:

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
45.96944, -121.66083
45°58'10"N, 121°39'39"W

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.

Contact Information:

Mailing Address:

Peterson Prairie campground
Gifford Pinchot NF Mt Adams Ranger District
CARSON WA 98610

Phone Number:

Information: (541)338-7869
Mail to: P.O. Box 8516
Coburg OR 97408

Peterson Prairie campground, WA