Peterson Prairie Campground
Trout Lake, Washington · 2,963 ft · In Gifford Pinchot National Forest
Photos: Gifford Pinchot National Forest
Wildfire 20 mi W: High Lava, 2,899 acres, 95% contained
At a glance
6 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 2,963 ft (903 m)2,963 ft903 m
Sites30
Peterson Prairie Campground lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
- 001Standard · up to 6 people30 ft
- 002Standard · up to 8 people30 ft
- 003Standard · up to 8 people40 ft
- 004Standard · up to 8 people40 ft
- 006Standard · up to 8 people40 ft
- 007Standard · up to 8 people40 ft
- 008Standard · up to 8 people40 ft
- 009Standard · up to 8 people40 ft
- 010Standard · up to 8 people30 ft
- 011Standard · up to 8 people30 ft
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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 1 staff entry left out.
Amenities
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- Caravan / RV sites
- Drinking water
- Tent sites
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About
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.
From OpenStreetMap, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit
Cell service
Report signal- VerizonNo coverage on FCC map
- AT&T4G LTE
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Peterson Prairie Campground: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSunny, 7% chance of rain65°45°
- ThuSunny64°44°
- FriSunny68°46°
- SatChance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny, 29% chance of rain55°35°
- SunMostly Sunny, 11% chance of rain55°39°
Nearby camping
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Peterson Prairie Cabin
Public Land · 150 ft · Trout Lake
Campground: Peterson Prairie Group Camp
Public Land · 0.3 mi · Trout Lake
Campground: Atkisson Group Camp
Public Land · 2.3 mi · Trout Lake
3 more within 25 mi
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 5.4 mi
Little Goose Campground
Trout Lake, WA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Gifford Pinchot National Forest
- 5.5 mi
Lake Wapiki Camping Area
Trout Lake, WA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Gifford Pinchot National Forest
- 6.6 mi
Blue Lake Campsites
Trout Lake, WA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Gifford Pinchot National Forest
- 8.4 mi
Thomas Lake Campsites
Trout Lake, WA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Gifford Pinchot National Forest
- 11 mi
Cold Spring Camp
Carson, WA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Gifford Pinchot National Forest
- 11 mi
Camp site
Carson, WA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Gifford Pinchot National Forest
Location and contact
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