Bureau of Land Management · Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument · OR

Hyatt Lake Recreation Area

View across Hyatt LakePhoto · Bureau of Land Management
Not publishedStatus
ReservableAccess
63Sites
70 ftMax rig

The place

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. Keep reading

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. 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. Facilities 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, 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. 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. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (541) 618-2200.

The sites · 63

LoopSiteTypeMax rigElectricADA
Equestrian Campground01-Equestrian Campequestrian nonelectric
Equestrian Campground02-Equestrian Campequestrian nonelectric
Equestrian Campground03-Equestrian Campequestrian nonelectric
Equestrian Campground04-Equestrian Campequestrian nonelectric
Equestrian Campground05-Equestrian Campequestrian nonelectric
LOOP A01standard nonelectric44 ft
LOOP A02standard nonelectric30 ft
LOOP A03standard nonelectric50 ft
LOOP A04standard nonelectric30 ft
LOOP A05standard nonelectric30 ft
LOOP A06standard nonelectric30 ftyes
LOOP A07standard nonelectric15 ft
LOOP A08standard nonelectric50 ft
LOOP A09standard nonelectric20 ft
LOOP A10standard nonelectric20 ft
LOOP A11standard nonelectric35 ft
LOOP A12standard nonelectric20 ft
LOOP A13standard nonelectric20 ft
LOOP A14standard nonelectric40 ft
LOOP A15standard nonelectric25 ft
LOOP A16standard nonelectric45 ft
LOOP B17standard nonelectric30 ft
LOOP B18standard nonelectric25 ft
LOOP B19standard nonelectric35 ft
LOOP B20standard nonelectric40 ft
LOOP B21standard nonelectric25 ft
LOOP B22standard nonelectric35 ft
LOOP B23standard nonelectric40 ftyes
LOOP B24standard nonelectric30 ft
LOOP B25standard nonelectric35 ft
LOOP B26standard nonelectric35 ft
LOOP B27standard nonelectric50 ft
LOOP B28standard nonelectric35 ft
LOOP C29standard nonelectric40 ft
LOOP C30standard nonelectric30 ft
LOOP C31standard nonelectric40 ft
LOOP C32standard nonelectric40 ft
LOOP C33standard nonelectric30 ft
LOOP C34standard nonelectric45 ft
LOOP C35standard nonelectric40 ft
LOOP C36standard nonelectric60 ftyes
LOOP C37standard nonelectric20 ft
LOOP C38standard nonelectric15 ft
LOOP C39standard nonelectric40 ft
LOOP C40standard nonelectric15 ft
LOOP C41standard nonelectric30 ft
LOOP C42standard nonelectric25 ft
LOOP C43standard nonelectric50 ft
LOOP C45standard nonelectric70 ft
MOUNTAIN VIEW GROUP SHELTER01 Mountain Viewgroup shelter electric35 ft20yes
OSPREY KITCHEN01 Osprey Kitchengroup tent only area nonelectric
WILDCAT01standard nonelectric44 ft
WILDCAT02standard nonelectric40 ft
WILDCAT03standard nonelectric50 ft
WILDCAT04standard nonelectric50 ft
WILDCAT05standard nonelectric50 ft
WILDCAT06standard nonelectric50 ft
WILDCAT07standard nonelectric43 ft
WILDCAT08standard nonelectric50 ft
WILDCAT09standard nonelectric30 ft

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Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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Fees

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 . Campsites at Hyatt Lake Campground are$12.00/ night weekdays and $15.00/ night weekends, campsites at Wildcat Campground are $7.00/ night, campsites at the Equestrian Campground are $10/ night. The Mountain View Group Shelter is $100/ day and the Osprey Kitchen is $95.00/ night.

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