Peterson Prairie Cabin
Open year-round. The road to the cabin closes December 1 through April 1; during this period, guests must park at Atkisson Sno-Park (Washington Sno-Park Pass required) and ski, snowshoe, or snowmobile 2.5 miles to the cabin. Potable water is only available during summer months. Reservations via Recreation.gov.
Alcohol Prohibitions
This Order describes acts that are prohibited upon lands, roads and trails within the National Forest System administered by the Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region in regards to alcoholic beverages.
Aquatic Invasive Species
This Order prohibits 1) possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic invasive animal species AND 2) prohibits possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic or riparian invasive plant species - on National Forest System lands in the Pacific Northwest Region as specified in the Order.
Restrictions on Use of Forage and Mulch Products
This Order prohibits unloading, storing, or using any straw, hay, grain, seed, or other forage or mulch products that are not state-certified weed free on the National Forest System lands, roads or trails in any Closure Area as specific in the Order. Some examples of these include hay bales, hay…
About
Peterson Prairie Cabin is a meticulously restored historic guard station originally built in 1926 by District Ranger Harvey Welty and Forest Guard Eilert Skaar. Located along Forest Road 24 in Gifford Pinchot National Forest, the cabin sits beneath a dense canopy of Douglas fir with huckleberry bushes thick in the understory. It replaced an even older homesteader cabin built by John Peters in 1890 along the historic McClellan Trail. The cabin accommodates up to six guests and features an accessible bedroom with a double bed, a living area with two loveseats and a wood stove fireplace, and a kitchen equipped with propane cooktop, refrigerator, and full cookware. Propane powers the lighting and heating throughout. A vault toilet is located on-site, and an outdoor picnic table is provided. Potable water is available only during summer months; guests must bring their own water October through spring. Recreation opportunities abound: hiking, fishing, hunting, and huckleberry picking in summer; cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in winter. The Pacific Crest Trail, Indian Heaven Wilderness, and Mt. Adams Wilderness are nearby. Guler Ice Cave, filled with spectacular ice formations, lies just one mile west.
Directions
From Vancouver, take Highway 14 East to Highway 141 North to Trout Lake. At Trout Lake, continue 4 miles past the Mt. Adams Ranger Station to the end of Highway 141. Turn west on Forest Road 24 and drive 2.5 miles; the cabin is on the left.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | No |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $100 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (509) 395-3400 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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