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Campground: Peterson Prairie
Peterson Prairie Campground is an attractive campground with level, well shaded graveled sites. This site is located near large huckleberry fields making the campground very popular during huckleberry season. It has easy access on a paved road. The popular tourist spots, Natural Bridges and Ice Caves are nearby. There is drinking water and in season a host in the campground.
Peterson Prairie Group Campground is also available by reservation.
View a Peterson Prairie Campground map (.pdf)
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | 06/14/2024: Campground is open. Campground has sites that are both reservation and first come first serve. Reservations may be made online at Recreation.gov. For further information contact ExplorUS 661-702-1420. |
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| Reservations: | Reservations may be made at www.recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. |
| Fees: |
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| Open Season: | 06/14/2024 - 09/22/2024 |
| Usage: | Light |
| Restrictions: | Maximum vehicle length is 32 feet. |
| Closest Towns: | Trout Lake, WA |
| Water: | Water is available at the Campground |
| Restroom: | Vault Toilet (3) |
| Passes: | 50% discount for single site camping fee with any of these passes: Interagency Senior, Interagency Access, Golden Age, or Golden Access. |
| Operated By: | Concessionaire |
| Information Center: | Mt. Adams Ranger District (509) 395-3400 |
General Information
Directions:From Trout Lake, WA take Highway 141 for 4 miles past the Mt. Adams Ranger Station to the end of the highway. Continue west on Forest Road 24 for 2.5 miles. Campground is on the left.
Activities
Campground Camping
Recreation areas with activity Campground Camping:| No. of Sites | 21 single site(s), 6 double site(s), 2 20-50 people group site(s) |
| Reservation Info | This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) or on-line at http://www.recreation.gov/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO\&parkId=71698\&topTabIndex=CampingSpot |
| No. of Accessible sites | None |
RV Camping
Recreation areas with activity RV Camping:| No. of Sites | 27 |
| Reservation Info | This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) or on-line at http://www.recreation.gov/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO\&parkId=71698\&topTabIndex=CampingSpot |
| Pavement Type for Parking | No |
| Hookup - Water | No |
| Size Restrictions | 32' |
| Hookup - Sewer | No |
| Dump Stations | No |
| Hookups - Electric | No |
| Corrals | 32' |
Group Camping
Recreation areas with activity Group Camping:Day Hiking
Recreation areas with activity Day Hiking:This campground is near Natural Bridges and Ice Caves. A stairway into the cave leads to unique ice formations.