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Quick facts

LocationTrout Lake, Washington
Nightly rate (listed)$25–$115/night
Guest rating5.0 / 5 (71 reviews)
Maximum RV length40 ft (longest listed site)
HookupsNone listed
Pull-through sitesYes
RV sites30
Pets allowedYes
Book onRecreation.gov

Amenities

  • Big rigs Big-rig friendly: the longest listed site is 40 ft. Check your site's length when you book.
  • Pull-through Pull-through sites, per the listing.
  • Pets allowed Pets allowed, per the listing. Restrictions may apply.
  • Waterfront Waterfront per the listing; not every site is on the water.
  • Public land Public campground: National Forest (USFS).
  • Primitive No hookups and vault toilets, per the listing.

From the park's listing on Recreation.gov. Confirm details with the park before you book.

More Washington RV parks with: Pull-Through Sites · Big Rig Sites

Other RV parks near Peterson Prairie Campground

  • Atkisson Group Camp Trout Lake, WA · 2.5 mi straight-line
  • Oklahoma Campground Trout Lake, WA · 7.1 mi straight-line
  • Moss Creek Campground Carson, WA · 11.9 mi straight-line
  • Paradise Creek Campground Carson, WA · 13.3 mi straight-line
  • Panther Creek Campground Carson, WA · 14.8 mi straight-line
  • Waterfall Sanctuary Carson, WA · 15.5 mi straight-line
  • Beaver Campground Carson, WA · 16.2 mi straight-line
  • Lower Falls Campground Trout Lake, WA · 16.6 mi straight-line
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RVs near this campground

Picks are 40 ft or shorter: the longest RV site listed here. Pickup area: Portland (Portland International (PDX)), about 52 mi straight-line from Peterson Prairie Campground. RV rentals in Portland

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2016 Thor Motor Coach A.C.E - 30' Sleeps 8

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Where Peterson Prairie Campground fits

Nearest alternatives
Oklahoma Campground (7.1 mi) · Moss Creek Campground (11.9 mi) · Paradise Creek Campground (13.3 mi)

Other nearby options

Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Peterson Prairie Campground, not driving.

  • Closest private full-hookupGorge Base Camp19.0 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateAvailable for your datesPremium Pull-Through RV Site: from $70/nightCheck availability on Campspot ↗
  • Next closestWaterfall Sanctuary15.5 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateAvailable for your datesSite 5- BYOT (Bring Your Own Tent): from $48/nightCheck availability on Hipcamp ↗

Not confirmed open for your dates

  • Closest public campgroundOklahoma Campground7.1 mi away (straight-line) · PublicCheck availabilityCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
  • Closest public / first-comeMoss Creek Campground11.9 mi away (straight-line) · PublicCheck availabilityCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗

Other stays nearby

Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights5 sites open for every night

Waterfall Sanctuary

15.5 mi from Peterson Prairie Campground (straight-line)
Tent sites · RV sites · Cabins / glamping
Sites from $48/night
$95 total for Oct 30 – Nov 1 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
View Campsites
Check dates on Recreation.gov

Oklahoma Campground

7.1 mi from Peterson Prairie Campground (straight-line) 4.0 · 28 Recreation.gov reviews
Tent sites · RV sites
Check dates on Recreation.gov
Rates & availability from Recreation.gov · you book on their site
View Campsites
Check dates on Recreation.gov

Moss Creek Campground

11.9 mi from Peterson Prairie Campground (straight-line) 4.0 · 48 Recreation.gov reviews
Tent sites · RV sites
Check dates on Recreation.gov
Rates & availability from Recreation.gov · you book on their site
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Peterson Prairie Campground

Private campground · Carson

This weekend · Check dates on Recreation.gov

5.0 on Recreation.gov · 71 reviewsBook on Recreation.gov
SitesAmenitiesReviewsLocationPolicies
  • Big rigs
  • Pull-through
  • Pets allowed
  • Waterfront
  • Public land
  • Primitive

About this campground

Peterson Prairie Campground is a Recreation.gov campground in Carson. It lists 30 RV or RV/tent sites for rigs up to 40 ft. Pets are allowed per the listing.

Highlights

  • Rigs up to 40 ftLongest RV site on the Recreation.gov site list
  • Pets allowedListed on Recreation.gov

Good for

RVs up to 40 ftTent campingDogs

Know before you go

  • No hookups are listed.
  • Longest listed RV site is 40 ft; individual sites vary, so check the site length when booking.
  • Campfire Rings
  • Picnic Tables
  • Vault Toilets
All amenities

Amenities

Campfire RingsPicnic TablesVault Toilets

Nearby activities

Wildlife ViewingCamping

Find your campsite

Checking 2 nights (your saved dates or this weekend). Tell us what you're staying in to see matching sites and prices.

Sites open for your whole stay

Check dates on Recreation.gov. Rates are listed rates, not an offer.

Site 001 · Standard Nonelectric
Area Peterson PrairieUp to 6 peopleSite length up to 30 ftNo hookups
Check availability

Opens site 001 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.

$25/night
Site 002 · Standard Nonelectric
Area Peterson PrairieUp to 8 peopleSite length up to 30 ftNo hookups
Check availability

Opens site 002 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.

$25/night
Site 003 · Standard Nonelectric
Area Peterson PrairieUp to 8 peopleSite length up to 40 ftNo hookups
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Opens site 003 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.

$25/night
Site 004 · Standard Nonelectric
Area Peterson PrairieUp to 8 peopleSite length up to 40 ftNo hookups
Check availability

Opens site 004 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.

$25/night
Site 006 · Standard Nonelectric
Area Peterson PrairieUp to 8 peopleSite length up to 40 ftNo hookups
Check availability

Opens site 006 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.

$25/night
Site 007 · Standard Nonelectric
Area Peterson PrairieUp to 8 peopleSite length up to 40 ftNo hookups
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Opens site 007 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.

$25/night
Site 008 · Standard Nonelectric
Area Peterson PrairieUp to 8 peopleSite length up to 40 ftNo hookups
Check availability

Opens site 008 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.

$25/night
Site 009 · Standard Nonelectric
Area Peterson PrairieUp to 8 peopleSite length up to 40 ftNo hookups
Check availability

Opens site 009 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.

$25/night

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You book with the provider. Each row shows that provider's lowest open option for your dates, and which provider our main button uses.

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What guests say

Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (71 reviews, ★ 5.0). Not written or edited by us.

“Wonderful campground. The hosts, Cathy and Joel, are fantastic, pleasant and helpful. They keep the place spotless.”

Jon R 5 · Sep 2025 · Recreation.gov

“We went for much needed sibling camp out. With dogs and we felt very relaxed and respected. We aren’t the quietest group but we try. The hosts were amazing. We had great time10 gallons of huckleberries. ”

Maria W 5 · Sep 2025 · Recreation.gov

Location & access

Gifford Pinchot NF Mt Adams Ranger District · Directions ↗

This weekend (Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1): Book online. Reservations online on Recreation.gov — open dates and rates come from the booking site.

Longest RV site listed: 40 ft.

Location

Gifford Pinchot NF Mt Adams Ranger District
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Policies

Check-in
2:00 PM
Check-out
12:00 PM
Pets
Allowed (per listing)
Campfires
Allowed (per listing)

About

Peterson Prairie Campground sits at about 2,800 feet in the Mt. Adams Ranger District of Gifford Pinchot National Forest, surrounded by large pine, spruce and fir that shade its 30 spacious campsites. All sites are designated for both RVs and tents and feature gravel parking spurs, a picnic table and a metal fire ring; potable drinking water and vault toilets are provided but no other hookups are listed. The elevation helps keep temperatures pleasant through the heat of summer, and the site's relatively secluded character and abundant huckleberry patches make it a favorite spot for berry pickers and families looking for a quiet base for day hikes. You'll find the campground roughly west-southwest of Trout Lake, accessed via State Route 141 and Forest Service Road 24, and staffing is limited call the Mt. Adams Ranger District at (509) 427-3677 for current conditions or questions. An extra vehicle fee of $8 applies, so plan vehicle-sharing for larger groups. Outdoor opportunities are immediate and varied: seasonal huckleberry and mushroom harvesting is common within the district, and family-friendly trails such as Natural Bridges and the Ice Cave (which has a stairway down to view ice formations) are a short drive away bring sturdy shoes and check cave safety information at the campground or ranger station. Bird Creek Meadows' wildflower displays and birdwatching and Goose Lake, about 8 miles west, offer additional day-trip possibilities including trout fishing. Reservations are available and subject to standard Recreation.gov rules: individual campsite cancellations made more than two days before arrival incur a $10 cancellation fee; cancellations the day before or on arrival incur a $10 service fee and forfeiture of the first night's use fee (one-night reservations forfeit the entire amount); group facility cancellations less than 14 days out will pay a $10 service fee and forfeit the first night; no-shows are assessed a $20 service fee plus forfeiture of the first night. Refund requests must be submitted through your Recreation.gov profile within seven days after your reservation ends, and emergency closures will be fully refunded.

Policies & rules

Key facts

Max rig length
Longest RV site listed: 40 ft (30 of 30 RV sites list a length) Listing
Hookups & power
Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing
Pets
Allowed Listing
Booking
Reservable on Recreation.gov Listing
Getting there
Gifford Pinchot NF Mt Adams Ranger District (map in Location below) Listing
All 15 facts with sources ↓
Why stay here and common questions

Why stay here?

  • RV sites listed for rigs up to 40 ft.
  • Rated 5.0★ across 71 Recreation.gov reviews.
  • Public-land campground run by a federal or state agency.

Peterson Prairie Campground: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Peterson Prairie Campground?
Longest RV site listed: 40 ft (30 of 30 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
Does Peterson Prairie Campground have RV hookups?
Hookup type not listed for RV sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Peterson Prairie Campground?
Reservable on Recreation.gov (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Peterson Prairie Campground?
Allowed (per the listing)
At a glance: all 15 facts with sources

Quick facts

Agency / operatorNot listed
BookingRecreation.gov [Recreation.gov]
Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights
Availability not confirmed for these dates

View campground on Recreation.gov ↗

Rates & availability from Recreation.gov.

You book each site directly with Recreation.gov. Prices and availability can change until booked.

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Brush Prairie, WA · 10 mi from Portland (straight-line)
Drivable — no tow vehicleAirport pickup offered*Delivery up to 300 miPets OK
to see if it's open
from $345/nightvia Outdoorsy
Pick up in Corbett

2022 Winnebago Solis, Sleeps and seats 4 adults comfortably, dog friendly

Camper vanSleeps 4 5 (5)
Corbett, OR · 14 mi from Portland (straight-line)
Drivable — no tow vehicleAirport pickup offered*Delivery up to 15 miPets OK
to see if it's open
from $208/nightvia Outdoorsy
Pick up in Troutdale

2021 Ford Transit AWD, 200 miles a day, Hot indoor shower, roof deck

Camper vanSleeps 2 5 (6)
Troutdale, OR · 11 mi from Portland (straight-line)
Drivable — no tow vehicle
to see if it's open
from $225/nightvia Outdoorsy
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019
standard nonelectric
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008
standard nonelectric
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023
standard nonelectric
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013
standard nonelectric
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030
standard nonelectric
––$25
022
standard nonelectric
––$25
017
standard nonelectric
––$25
007
standard nonelectric
––$25
004
standard nonelectric
––$25
020
standard nonelectric
––$25
016
standard nonelectric
––$25
015 Multi
standard nonelectric
––$45
018 Multi
standard nonelectric
––$45
024 Multi
standard nonelectric
––$45
021 Multi
standard nonelectric
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012 Multi
standard nonelectric
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014 Multi
standard nonelectric
––$45
025 Multi
standard nonelectric
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Group 1
group standard nonelectric
––$115

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

Max RV / trailer lengthNot listed
Bear storageNot listed
SeasonNot listed
HookupsNot listed

Sources: Recreation.gov — Peterson Prairie Campground. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing Longest RV site listed: 40 ft (30 of 30 RV sites list a length)
Hookups & power
Listing Hookup type not listed for RV sites
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 9 pull-through, 22 back-in
Road & site access
Listing 2 gravel site driveways
Pets
Listing Allowed
Cell signal
Listing Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 0 (21 reports), T-Mobile 0 (18 reports), AT&T 0 (17 reports)
Shade
Listing 31 of 31 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on Recreation.gov
Price
Listing Lowest listed rate $25/night (live price once you pick dates)
Getting there
Listing Gifford Pinchot NF Mt Adams Ranger District (map in Location below)
Generators · Quiet hours · Starlink / satellite · Water · Stay limits
Not listed — check with campground