Peterson Prairie Guard Station was built in 1926 as a fire guard station. The 18′x24′ rustic cabin features one bedroom, a small kitchen area, a living room with a fireplace/wood insert, and propane lighting and heating. The Guard Station sleeps six: There is one double bed in the small bedroom, and two futon couches in the living room those folds down to make double beds. The cabin comes supplied with a two-burner cook top, pots and pans, dishes and utensils. A vault toilet is located directly behind the guard station. There are many recreational opportunities within close proximity of the Guard Station. Depending on the time of year, hiking, biking, fishing, hunting, and mushroom and huckleberry picking activities are abundant during the snow-free months (typically June through October). The Pacific Crest Trail, Indian Heaven Wilderness, and Mt. Adams Wilderness are all within easy driving distance to enjoy during your visit. Many other trails and points of interest are very close by. Atkisson Sno Park is approximately 2 1/2 miles from the Guard Station and serves as a portal to the Forest’s network of 95 miles of groomed snowmobile trails. There are also three signed, ungrounded cross-country ski loops from the Atkisson Sno Park, offering loop opportunities of 4 to 11 miles. Portions of these loops overlap with each other and the snowmobile trail network. Total net mileage of signed ski trails is 9.7 miles.
Things To Do:
- Bike Riding
- Biking
- Bird Watching
- Hunting
- Sightseeing
- Skiing
- Snowmobiling
- Snowshoeing
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Berry Picking
- Camping
- Picnicking
Amenities:
- Beds & Foam Pads
- Broom & Dust Pan
- Dishes & Tableware
- Fireplace
- Firewood
- Mattress
- Parking
- Paved Roads
- Photography
- Picnic Tables
- Pots & Pans
- Propane & Cooking Stove
- Propane Lights
- Scenery
- Stove
- Table
- Table & Chairs
- Tent Pad
- Vault Toilet
Near By:
- Administrative Office
- Boat Ramp
- Boating
- Cafe
- Campground Host
- Convenience Store
- Drinking Water, Hand Well.
- Fishing
- Grocery
- Group Camping Facility
- Group Cooking Facilities
- Group Fire Ring
- Hiking
- Hiking Trail
- Historic Sites
- Information Station
- Lake
- Pay Telephone
- Post Office
- Restaurants
- Rv Park
- Trailhead
- Trails
- Trails, Bicycle
Special Notes:
THE LOCK COMBINATION IS GIVEN ON YOUR CONFIRMATION LETTER.
Entry to the cabin is by combination lock. The lock combination is given in your confirmation letter. A 2 night minimum reservation is required over weekends. The road to the Guard Station is closed December 1 through April 1 to wheeled vehicles (even if the road is passable or snow-free) to enhance the winter recreation opportunities.
Vehicles must be parked in the Atkisson-Sno Park, requiring the cabin users to ski, snowshoe or snowmobile 2 1/2 miles to the Guard Station. A Sno-Park permit is required December 1 to April 1 for each vehicle. The road to the Guard Station can be closed by snow as early as late October and remain closed due to snow as late as early June. Guests may call the Mt. Adams Ranger District at (509) 395- 3400 to obtain current conditions close to their reservation date. Refunds will NOT be given due to limited access caused by snow. During the winter months the weather can change abruptly. Visitors should come prepared with extra provisions for an extended stay in case the weather delays their departure. Two feet of snow falling overnight is not uncommon. The Forest Service does not plow the road to the cabin. There is no potable water available during the winter. Visitors need to bring plenty of water for drinking, cooking and washing during their stay in the winter months. Cleaning and washing water can be obtained from melting snow; however, safe drinking water from snowmelt cannot be assured. From Memorial Day through Labor Day, water is available at the nearby Peterson Prairie Campground. No pets are allowed. No tent camping, trailers or motor homes allowed at the Guard Station. Firewood is provided at the Guard Station. Please bring your own garbage bags and clean the facility before you leave. This is a “Pack it in, Pack it out” site. Please bring sleeping bags/bedding, as well as a flashlight or lantern for emergencies, first aid kit, washcloths and towels, and dish soap. All Forest Service Cabin Rentals are No Smoking facilities. Please contact the Ranger District prior to arriving at the cabin/lookout rental to check on any restrictions or conditions, such as fire or road closures, weather or storms, etc., that may affect the quality of your visit. ONLY if you are reserving close to your arrival date: Please call the Mt. Adams Ranger District Office (509-395-3400), Monday-Friday 8:00-4:30, with your reservation number if you are reserving close to your arrival date. Road plowing by Skamania County to the Sno-Park used for parking when accessing the Peterson Prairie Cabin may be erratic. In the event of a heavy snowfall, guests may not be able to access the Sno-Park or could get stranded. The Forest Service does not plow the road to the Sno-Park. Those with existing reservations are advised to check weather conditions close to their reservation date and plan accordingly. Refund requests will be honored if the Sno-Park is inaccessible or guests need to depart ahead of schedule due to snow in the forecast.
Address:
Peterson Prairie Guard Station (WA)
2455 HWY 141
Trout Lake WA 98650
Phone Park for More Information (509)395-3400
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
46.00028, -121.54639
Driving direction
Peterson Prairie Guard Station (WA) 2455 HWY 141 Trout Lake WA 98650 the cabin is located seven miles from Trout Lake, Washington, along Forest Service Road (FSR) 24. During the snow-free months (typically June-October), you can drive directly to the cabin. The road to the cabin is closed to wheeled vehicles December 1 through April. Cabin renters park their vehicles at the Atkisson Sno-Park and ski, snowshoe or snowmobile an easy 2 1/2 miles to the Guard Station. A Sno-Park permit is required December 1 through April 1 for each parked vehicle.
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