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, 20 miles east of Ashland. At just above 5,000 feet of elevation, the 745-acre recreation area provides options for summertime camping, picnicking, hiking, horseback riding, biking, fishing, swimming, boating and many other recreation opportunities. It offers dramatic views of Mt. McLoughlin and serves as a great basecamp for access to the Monument and the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail. Hyatt Lake is a 10 mph no-wake lake. During spring and summer months it offers excellent lake trout and small mouth bass fishing. Other activities include hiking, swimming, horseshoes and a sand volleyball court, and access points for the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail start from the campground. Although the campground is closed during winter months, great winter activities are available such as cross-country skiing, sledding and snowshoeing. 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 an 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, a 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 and is equipped with an electric stove, running water, table and a large fireplace; it does not include any associated campsites. The 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. Day-use is first-come, first-served, with permits available at the self-service pay stations at the main campground entrance and Wildcat Campground. 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. It lies inside the boundary of the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument, established in recognition of its remarkable ecology and to protect a diverse range of biological, geological, aquatic, archaeological and historic objects. Adjacent to the 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.