Peterson Prairie Campground

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.

Operator

National Forest

Camping types

Tent, RV

Fee

From $8 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

541-338-7869

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Peterson Prairie Campground, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Lemei Trail #34Hike · 5.3 mi long · 4.3 mi from camp

  A trail maintained by US Forest Service.

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• Filloon Trail #102Hike · 0.9 mi long · 4.5 mi from camp

  Filloon Trail provides access to Indian Heaven Wilderness from Little Goose Horse Camp. OpenStreetMap

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• East Crater Trail #48Hike · 2.3 mi long · 4.7 mi from camp

  This moderately used trail is one of the main access routes from the east into the central part of Indian Heaven Wilderness. OpenStreetMap

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• Little Huckleberry Trail #49Hike · 2.3 mi long · 4.9 mi from camp

  This trail climbs a long, forested ridge on the north side of Little Huckleberry Mountain. OpenStreetMap

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• Wapiki Lake Trail #34AHike · 0.3 mi long · 5.3 mi from camp

  This trail traverses a timbered hillside to Lake Wapiki, part of Lemei Rock's old crater. OpenStreetMap

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• Indian Heaven Trail #33Hike · 3.1 mi long · 6.8 mi from camp

  From the trailhead at Cultus Creek Campground this 3.3 mile trail climbs steeply through heavy timber into Indian Heaven Wilderness. OpenStreetMap

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Scenic sights

• Grouse ButtePeak · 3,780 ft · 1.3 mi from campShow on map
• Peterson ButtePeak · 3,898 ft · 1.9 mi from campShow on map
• Guler Ice CaveCave · 1.4 mi from campShow on map
• Trail Peak ViewpointViewpoint · 5.0 mi from campShow on map
• Upper Little Goose Creek FallsWaterfall · 6.2 mi from camp

  A 13-foot waterfall.

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Climbing and snow sports

• Atkisson Sno-ParkSkiing and snowshoeing · 2.3 mi from camp

  A ski area, operated by Washington State Parks and Recreation.

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• Monte Cristo SlabClimbing · 3.1 mi from campShow on map
• Mount AdamsClimbing · 17.1 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• OpenStreetMap — ODbL 1.0 — © OpenStreetMap contributors

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.