Washington · Camping · Carson · Near Trout Lake

Peterson Prairie Campground

Peterson Prairie CampgroundPhoto: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain
31
sites
Apr–Oct
best months

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Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is marginal · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 11 h ago

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The Forest Service lists 6 alerts for Gifford Pinchot National Forest.

As of · Source: USFS · Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • 31 sites for group and tent and RV campingReservable on Recreation.gov
  • At 2,982 ft
  • Near CarsonMt. Adams Ranger District · Gifford Pinchot National Forest

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.

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    Peterson Prairie Campground

    Campground

    Campground · < 0.1 mi from the trail
  • Eat afterVisitor7, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

    Double Mountain Brewery

    Brewery

    Brewery · 19 mi from Trout Lake
  • If it rainsJmasterson, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

    Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum

    Museum

    Museum · 21 mi from Trout Lake

    Aviation and automobile museum in Oregon, United States

Places © OpenStreetMap contributors · Photos: Visitor7, CC BY-SA 3.0 (commons); Jmasterson, CC BY-SA 3.0 (commons)

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  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit Peterson Prairie Campground

    Best months: April–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      39° / 26°

    2. Feb

      43° / 27°

    3. Mar

      49° / 29°

    4. Apr

      58° / 33°

    5. May

      68° / 40°

    6. Jun

      74° / 45°

    7. Jul

      84° / 50°

    8. Aug

      84° / 49°

    9. Sep

      75° / 42°

    10. Oct

      60° / 35°

    11. Nov

      45° / 30°

    12. Dec

      37° / 25°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Mt Adams Rs, WA, 6.2 mi away at 1,950 ft. The station sits about 1,000 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Peterson Prairie Campground

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