BLM · Hyatt Reservoir · Ashland, OR

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.

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Photos courtesy of Bureau of Land Management · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Standard, no hookups56
Equestrian5
group shelter electric1
Group tent areas1
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 50 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

63 sites in 7 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteLoopTypeEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePowerWaterfrontPeople / vehiclesFiresAccessible
01-Equestrian CampEquestrian CampgroundEquestrianGravelFullNo8 / 2Yes
02-Equestrian CampEquestrian CampgroundEquestrianGravelFullNo8 / 2Yes
03-Equestrian CampEquestrian CampgroundEquestrianGravelFullNo8 / 2Yes
04-Equestrian CampEquestrian CampgroundEquestrianGravelFullNo8 / 2Yes
05-Equestrian CampEquestrian CampgroundEquestrianGravelFullNo8 / 2Yes
01LOOP AStandardBack-in45PavedPartialNo8 / 2Yes
02LOOP AStandard30PavedPartialNo8 / 2Yes
03LOOP AStandardPull-through60PavedPartialNo8 / 2Yes
04LOOP AStandardBack-in30PavedPartialNo8 / 2Yes
05LOOP AStandardBack-inPavedPartialNo8 / 2Yes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsElectric
Max vehicle length70 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
FeesAll campsites at Hyatt Lake Campground, Wildcat Campground, and the Equestrian Campground, as well as the Mountain View Group Shelter and Osprey Kitchen can be reserved online at Recreation.gov.
AccessibilitySites 06, 23, 36, 01 Mountain View are listed accessible

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. Wildcat Campground offers a primitive camping experience with 12 campsites, an undeveloped boat launch, well hand pump for potable water, 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.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Hyatt Lake Recreation Area20°30°40°50°60°70°January: 4.67 inches of precipitation, 25.4 inches of snowFebruary: 3.76 inches of precipitation, 23.5 inches of snowMarch: 3.67 inches of precipitation, 16.0 inches of snowApril: 2.66 inches of precipitation, 9.2 inches of snowMay: 2.04 inches of precipitation, 1.2 inches of snowJune: 1.03 inches of precipitation, 0.1 inches of snowJuly: 0.49 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 0.39 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 0.68 inches of precipitation, 0.1 inches of snowOctober: 2.00 inches of precipitation, 1.0 inches of snowNovember: 3.97 inches of precipitation, 14.8 inches of snowDecember: 5.92 inches of precipitation, 26.3 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 29.5°F averageFebruary: 31.6°F averageMarch: 35.2°F averageApril: 40.0°F averageMay: 47.9°F averageJune: 54.3°F averageJuly: 62.9°F averageAugust: 62.3°F averageSeptember: 56.1°F averageOctober: 45.5°F averageNovember: 35.0°F averageDecember: 28.8°F average0 in10 in20 in30 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Howard Prairie Dam, 6 miles from the campground at 4,567 feet, station USC00354060 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 31 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 118 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

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.

Nearest townAshland, Oregon
Coordinates42.1670° N, 122.4641° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Rx Long Prairie

    49 mi from the campground · 112 acres

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗7.9 mi
Outdoor gearMountain Provisions ↗12.8 mi
RV sales & serviceBlue Compass RV ↗20.4 mi

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Hyatt Lake Campground

Worth a stop

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.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

This campground sits inside Cascade–Siskiyou National Monument.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

On the National Register nearby

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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.

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.

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Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Hyatt Lake Recreation Area?

Sites at Hyatt Lake Recreation Area are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Hyatt Lake Recreation Area?

All campsites at Hyatt Lake Campground, Wildcat Campground, and the Equestrian Campground, as well as the Mountain View Group Shelter and Osprey Kitchen can be reserved online at Recreation.gov.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Hyatt Lake Recreation Area?

Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Hyatt Lake Recreation Area have?

63 sites, including 56 standard sites without power, 5 equestrian sites, 1 group shelter electric, and 1 group tent area.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Hyatt Lake Recreation Area?

The longest site here provides 70 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Does Hyatt Lake Recreation Area have hookups?

Yes, electric hookups at some sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there showers or a dump station at Hyatt Lake Recreation Area?

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.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Hyatt Lake Recreation Area?

Yes, pets are allowed at Hyatt Lake Recreation Area. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Hyatt Lake Recreation Area?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there is 1 active fire within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.

Source: Fire nearby

Are there accessible sites at Hyatt Lake Recreation Area?

Sites 06, 23, 36, and 01 Mountain View are listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What is there to do at Hyatt Lake Recreation Area?

Hyatt Lake is a 10 mph "no-wake" lake. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Hyatt Lake Recreation Area?

Ashland, Oregon. Adjacent to the Hyatt Lake Recreation Area is public shoreline and adjacent lands.

Source: Getting there