Hyatt Lake Recreation Area
Nestled high in the Cascade Mountains among towering firs and pines, the Hyatt Lake Recreation Area is located in the northern corner of Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument on the shores of beautiful Hyatt Lake. At just above 5,000 feet of elevation, the 745-acre Hyatt Lake Recreation Area provides options for summertime camping, picnicking, hiking, horseback riding, biking, fishing, swimming, boating, and many other recreation opportunities. The recreation area offers dramatic views of Mt. McLoughlin and serves as a great basecamp for access to the Monument and the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail.
Day-use is on a first-come, first-served basis and permits may be obtained at the self-service pay stations located at the main campground entrance and Wildcat Campground.
Hyatt Lake Campground has 44 campsites across three loops (A, B, and C) with two boat ramps with dock facilities, showers, flush toilets, a playground and a RV dump station. Campsites must be reserved in advance at Recreation.gov .
Wildcat Campground offers a primitive camping experience with 12 campsites, an undeveloped boat launch, and two vault toilets in a more open setting.
For horse-campers, five equestrian-only campsites, each with a corral, are available for reservation in the Equestrian Campground and offer easy spur-trail access to the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail.
Overlooking Hyatt Lake and Mt. McLoughlin, the Mountain View Group Shelter accommodates up to 120 people. The shelter is equipped with an electric stove, running water, table and a large fireplace. The reservation of this site does not include any associated campsites.
The reservable Osprey Kitchen is a group camping and day-use area accommodating 40 people with a covered cooking area, grill, group fire ring and walk-in tent sites.
Notifications and Alerts
Water level in Hyatt Lake is very low and difficult to access. Boat ramps are closed.
Need to Know
- The main campground opens annually at the end of May and closes right after Labor Day. Wildcat Campground opens end of May and closes on the first of October, weather depending.
- Hyatt Lake Campground campsites are available by reservation only. Reservations for all campsites, including group camping sites, may be made online at www.recreation.gov or at 1-877-444-6777.
- Boat ramps and docks open for the season when the campground opens. A wheelchair-accessible fish cleaning station is available at the Cascade Boat Ramp.
- Firewood is not available at Hyatt Lake Campground.
- Bicycles are not allowed on the Pacific Crest Trail.
Natural Features
Hyatt Lake is located 20 miles east of Ashland in Oregon's beautiful Cascade Mountains. At 5,200 feet in elevation, Hyatt Lake offers a cool respite from the summer heat and also serves as a gateway for winter recreation enthusiasts. Hyatt Lake is located inside the boundary of the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument. The Monument was established in recognition of its remarkable ecology and to protect a diverse range of biological, geological, aquatic, archaeological, and historic objects.
Nearby Attractions
Adjacent to the Hyatt Lake Recreation Area is public shoreline and adjacent lands. The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail intersects the campground and Little Hyatt Lake is within 6 miles of location.
Recreation
Hyatt Lake is a 10 mph "no-wake" lake. During spring and summer months, Hyatt offers excellent lake trout and small mouth bass fishing. Other recreation activities are available including hiking, swimming, horseshoes and a sand volleyball court. Access points for the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail are easily accessible starting from the campground. Although the campground is closed during winter months, great winter activities are available such as cross-country skiing, sledding and snowshoeing.
Contact Information
Default
7975 Hyatt Prairie Rd Ashland OR 97520
Physical
7975 Hyatt Prairie RD Ashland OR 97520
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
Directions: From Ashland, Oregon (Interstate-5 Exit 14): Turn on Highway 66 toward Klamath Falls. Follow Highway 66 for 17 miles until you reach the Green Springs Inn. Turn north onto the Bureau of Land Management's East Hyatt Lake Road. Follow the road for approximately 3 miles until you reach the Hyatt Lake Recreation Area. Stay to the right on East Hyatt Lake Road; an entry booth, located at the entrance to the campground, has visitor camping information.
To get to Wildcat Campground and the Equestrian Campground continue past the entrance booth and Hyatt Lake Campground entrance for approximately 2 miles on East Hyatt Lake road and the entrance to Wildcat Campground and the Equestrian Campground will be on the left.
Available Campsites
- Site 15, Loop LOOP A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 25, Loop LOOP B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 41, Loop LOOP C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 12, Loop WILDCAT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 35, Loop LOOP C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 04, Loop LOOP A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 26, Loop LOOP B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 01-Equestrian Camp, Loop Equestrian Campground, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
- Site 05, Loop WILDCAT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 24, Loop LOOP B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 09, Loop WILDCAT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 43, Loop LOOP C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 39, Loop LOOP C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 10, Loop LOOP A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 31, Loop LOOP C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 20, Loop LOOP B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 18, Loop LOOP B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 03, Loop WILDCAT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 21, Loop LOOP B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 08, Loop LOOP A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 22, Loop LOOP B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 11, Loop WILDCAT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 23, Loop LOOP B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 45, Loop LOOP C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 17, Loop LOOP B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 10, Loop WILDCAT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 02, Loop WILDCAT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 40, Loop LOOP C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 04, Loop WILDCAT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 01, Loop LOOP A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 08, Loop WILDCAT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 29, Loop LOOP C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 05-Equestrian Camp, Loop Equestrian Campground, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
- Site 12, Loop LOOP A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 03-Equestrian Camp, Loop Equestrian Campground, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
- Site 37, Loop LOOP C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 36, Loop LOOP C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 06, Loop LOOP A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 11, Loop LOOP A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 28, Loop LOOP B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 34, Loop LOOP C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 13, Loop LOOP A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 16, Loop LOOP A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 09, Loop LOOP A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 32, Loop LOOP C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 30, Loop LOOP C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 14, Loop LOOP A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 01 Mountain View, Loop MOUNTAIN VIEW GROUP SHELTER, Type Overnight Shelter Electric
- Site 01 Osprey Kitchen, Loop OSPREY KITCHEN, Type Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric
- Site 42, Loop LOOP C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 07, Loop LOOP A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 05, Loop LOOP A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 04-Equestrian Camp, Loop Equestrian Campground, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
- Site 27, Loop LOOP B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 02, Loop LOOP A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 33, Loop LOOP C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 06, Loop WILDCAT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 02-Equestrian Camp, Loop Equestrian Campground, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
- Site 19, Loop LOOP B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 01, Loop WILDCAT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 03, Loop LOOP A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 07, Loop WILDCAT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 38, Loop LOOP C, Type Standard Nonelectric
