Howard Prairie Resort

Located on Howard Prairie Lake (also called Hyatt Lake) near Ashland, Oregon, Howard Prairie Resort offers a well-developed public boat ramp facility for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboats. The resort features a 4-lane launch ramp, marina services, fuel, and boat rentals. The lake sits at approximately 4,550 feet elevation in the Cascade Mountains and is popular for a variety of water activities including paddling, fishing, and swimming. The reservoir's water level varies seasonally—check current conditions before launching.

Access is straightforward: from Ashland, take Highway 66 east for about 17 miles, then turn north on East Hyatt Lake Road and follow signs to the resort. The facility is open seasonally (typically May through October; verify specific dates). Nearby camping options include Grizzly Park and Klum Landing, both with boat access, as well as several Forest Service campgrounds within the Hyatt Lake Recreation Area. The store and restaurant at the resort were closed for the 2025 season, so plan accordingly for supplies and services.

Overview
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,...

Overview
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.
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.

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

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