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Jackson County Howard Prairie Lake Resort

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Jackson County Howard Prairie Lake Resort, near Ashland, Oregon, is a solid choice for campers looking to enjoy the great outdoors. With a mix of tent, RV, and cabin accommodations, it caters to a variety of camping styles, making it easy to find a spot that suits your needs.

The campground boasts clean facilities, including showers and restrooms, which visitors appreciate after a day of activities. Many campers have enjoyed the spacious sites, with some even mentioning the nice shady spots perfect for hanging hammocks. As one reviewer noted, “The camp sites are great, they have all things you need and are clean.”

Outdoor enthusiasts will find plenty to do here, from fishing and boating to hiking and biking. The area is surrounded by a well-maintained forest, and the camp store offers tasty treats like chocolate vanilla soft serve cones. Plus, if you’re into exploring, the nearby lake bottom can be an adventure in itself, with unique terrains and treasures waiting to be discovered.

While some campers have pointed out that the lake levels can be low, the overall atmosphere remains inviting and family-friendly. Whether you're planning a weekend getaway or a longer stay, Jackson County Howard Prairie Lake Resort provides a welcoming environment for all.

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Location

Jackson County Howard Prairie Lake Resort is located in Oregon

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Directions

From jct I-5 (exit 14) & Hwy-66: Go 3/4 mi E on Hwy-66, then 17-1/2 mi NE on Dead Indian Rd, then 3-1/2 mi S on Hyatt Prairie.

Address

3249 Hyatt Prairie Rd
Ashland, OR 97520

Coordinates

42.23649948 N
122.41520297 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
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  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Good
  • Verizon
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  • AT&T
    Unknown
  • T-Mobile
    Fair

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Dispersed
  • Group
  • Cabins
  • Tent Cabin

Features

For Campers

  • Market
  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Showers
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Sewer Hookups
  • Water Hookups

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12 Reviews

Reviewed Jul. 6, 2024

A bit crowded

This is definitely a campground for families. not much privacy between spots, they are all pretty much right next to eachother. if you’re looking for a more secluded, private campground i wouldn’t recommend this. that being said the nature surrounding the campground is pretty. i’m sure the lake is nice to take a dip in, wouldn’t know because we left early but if you’re just looking for a family vacation this would be a good spot. bathrooms were mostly clean and they have showers! and allowed fires even in the heatwave.

Month of VisitJuly
Reviewed Jun. 20, 2021

Sad

Are used to go there a lot many years ago! It’s nothing but a puddle now

Sitenot sure
Month of VisitJune
Reviewed Jun. 1, 2021

Surprising attraction this year

This lake is empty now (2021) and it’s a nice surprise to cross the barren lake bottom to see many different terrains. Would be a nice discovery trip for kids finding lake bottom treasures. There are many active bugs here too, for the entomologist in you. It’s a well maintained and healthy forest with newly refurbished hook ups in the full hook up sites, and free showers. Primitive sites are also available. “Lakeside” sites would be my preferred, though we had many spots for hammocks in the shady forested sites, which is a plus. Some sewer hook ups are places oddly.

SiteY54 & Y40
Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Jackson County Howard Prairie Lake Resort by Jessica M., June 1, 2021
  • Review photo of Jackson County Howard Prairie Lake Resort by Jessica M., June 1, 2021
  • Review photo of Jackson County Howard Prairie Lake Resort by Jessica M., June 1, 2021
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Reviewed Aug. 9, 2020

Solid Campground

Howard Prairie is a pretty solid place to camp at. The camp sites are great, they have all things you need and are clean. Good bathrooms and lake access.

The reason I say it’s “solid” and not great is because the lake is kinda muddy, store is closed due to Covid as well as the boat ramp, and water is really low. Now I know Covid and water level isn’t the campgrounds fault but I don’t want to rate it higher than it is.

This place would definitely be rated higher if the above items weren’t present but if you’re looking for a good place to camp that has water, this is a good choice but there are better not too far away.

  • Review photo of Jackson County Howard Prairie Lake Resort by Johnny G., August 9, 2020
  • Review photo of Jackson County Howard Prairie Lake Resort by Johnny G., August 9, 2020
Reviewed Jul. 17, 2019

Lake levels

Has always been one of my favorite mountain lakes, but If your looking for recreational fun, pass. Howard Prairie is ran by Jackson county parks and rec but managed by the feds. They drain the lake for irrigation of lower fields and lakes. This causes muddy shores and sad views. No complaints with the campsites - they are spacious and depending on the time can be semi private.

  • Review photo of Jackson County Howard Prairie Lake Resort by Shawn C., July 17, 2019
  • Review photo of Jackson County Howard Prairie Lake Resort by Shawn C., July 17, 2019
  • Review photo of Jackson County Howard Prairie Lake Resort by Shawn C., July 17, 2019
Reviewed May. 28, 2019

Recommend Highly 👍🏼

Great place to camp. Nice shower facilities and a friendly staff at their store. Stayed there last July and going back up this August.

  • Review photo of Jackson County Howard Prairie Lake Resort by Larry  L., May 28, 2019
  • Review photo of Jackson County Howard Prairie Lake Resort by Larry  L., May 28, 2019
  • Review photo of Jackson County Howard Prairie Lake Resort by Larry  L., May 28, 2019
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Reviewed Sep. 1, 2018

Mellow lakeside camp

A quiet family campground by an Oregon lake in southern Oregon, at about 4000 feet elevation that has fishing, water skiing, boating, hiking, biking and fantastic chocolate vanilla soft serve cones at the camp store. Close to Ashland, Oregon and the summer Shakespeare festival and Jacksonville, Oregon for the Britt Festival. A great relaxing RV camping spot, with electric, full hookups and hot showers.

Month of VisitAugust
Reviewed Aug. 20, 2018

Family time

Great family campground, plenty of bike and lake side hiking trails. Nice shade during the hot months. Definitely will go back!

SiteY17
Month of VisitJune
Reviewed Aug. 15, 2018

never forget

last trip my late fiance and I had before he passed away. we lost out through knife, canoes around the whole late, made love on the shoreline. what an amazing memory.

  • Review photo of Jackson County Howard Prairie Lake Resort by Kayleigh W., August 15, 2018
Reviewed Jul. 23, 2018

perfect trip

still getting used to the travel trailer life. Howard prairie sure made it memorable.

  • Review photo of Jackson County Howard Prairie Lake Resort by Kayleigh W., July 23, 2018
  • Review photo of Jackson County Howard Prairie Lake Resort by Kayleigh W., July 23, 2018
Reviewed Jun. 23, 2018

Perfect for Fathers Day

Ice Cream and beautiful lake for swimming and kayaking. We took the family here for Fathers Day and enjoyed the entire weekend. We kayaked, rode bikes and got ice cream on out way out. Huge campsite, with access to water.

Was a bit cold, so be sure to pack a nice jacket, and maybe a thin pair of gloves. Wind comes off the lake and the gloves helped when fishing. Lots of great spots to fish.

If you stay awhile there is also a restaurant by the boat dock. The dining area looked nice and the food smelled amazing. I hope to try it the next time we make a visit.

And thanks to the camphost who let us check out a half hour late because we read the paperwork wrong and thought we could check out at 2! Whoops, it’s really noon.

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Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Jackson County Howard Prairie Lake Resort by Jennifer A., June 23, 2018
  • Review photo of Jackson County Howard Prairie Lake Resort by Jennifer A., June 23, 2018
  • Review photo of Jackson County Howard Prairie Lake Resort by Jennifer A., June 23, 2018
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Reviewed Aug. 26, 2017

Ranger Review: Klum Landing and Gregory Maven Backpack

Campground Review: This was an unexpected overnight stay on our month-long backpacking trip and it was well worth it. My husband, dog, and I accessed the camp ground by foot so I cannot attest to how easily accessible it is by car but there were lots of paved roads around the campground. The campground is located on Howard Prairie Lake which is beautiful and provides a great backdrop. The campground is pretty spread out which allows for a lot of variety in campsite experiences. We stayed in the center area which had really open campsites (not a lot of trees) so you could see your neighbor very easily. The sites are standard: fire pit, picnic table. There is also water spigots strategically placed throughout for drinking and an area for grey water disposal. One big highlight of this campground is the bathroom facilities. The showers are free (a huge benefit for hikers) and are all around great—space to change, strong pressure, and unlimited hot water. The bathroom side is very clean and gives a great experience.

The only negatives I have are the open-ness of some of the spots—you don’t have the camping in the woods feeling. It is also a bit pricey per night (think $20 minimum for tent spots). You cannot reserve spots so getting there early is key. When we arrived, however, it wasn’t and didn’t get overly crowded. Summary: Great campsite that is a bit expensive but great for a car camping weekend on a lake!

Gear Review: Gregory Maven 55 Backpack

As a Ranger of the Dyrt, I am given the great opportunity to test the Gregory Maven 55 on my month long backpacking trip along the Oregon section of the PCT. While I stayed at Klum’s Landing in the first week of my trip, this review is for my entire experience on the trail. I am also throwing in a couple of notes about my husband’s pack, the Gregory Paragon 58. This pack is the male equivalent of the Maven so it has all of the same features and is slightly bigger and cut for a male body. I also want to note that packs are very personal pieces of equipment and selecting one ultimately comes down to how comfortable it is for you and does it meet your needs. Take the time to explore and try on as many packs as you can to make sure you are selecting the best one for you. With that being said, Gregory has a very long history of creating fantastic packs and definitely take a look at all the options they have.

First of all, I really liked this pack and didn’t think that I needed the amount of versatility this pack provided. The Maven is lightweight but provides a good balance of structure and comfort not really seen in other designated lightweight backs. Even though this pack is not the lightest lightweight pack on the market, it makes up for it in comfort and stability. It does provide a lot of lumbar support which added some of the weight and took a little getting used to but once I got it adjusted and fit to me it was great. The Maven is a half-pound lighter than my original pack with everything on it, but Gregory paid attention to details and I was able to cut pack weight by taking off unneeded items without sacrificing the performance of the pack. 

Gregory really paid attention to details and the little things in the pack. Besides having the standard big three adjustments (hip belt, top load lifter, and shoulder straps) you could micro adjust your hip belt forward and back as well your back/torso length up and down. This pack is sized by a range (small/medium or large/extra-large) so you can really take the time to find your sweet spot. There was a few days on the trail that the pack and I just couldn’t get in sync no matter what I did. This could be because my body had changed enough that I essentially had to refit the pack. Once I did that, everything fell into place and the Maven was essentially an extension of my body again. There are pockets on the hip belt—one mesh and one solid for easy snack or other item access and it comes with a rain fly in flattened front zip pocket. I never took my rainfly out and used the pocket to hold my valuable items (cash, ID, cards, etc.) as well as my compass. My husband, other the other hand, used his rain fly as a pouch to hold his water bladder as well as a small ground cloth for his other gear when he had to unload his pack. Another little feature was an elastic sunglasses holder on the shoulder strap. This also worked well to hold my dog’s ultralight water bowl. Again, something very little but very useful and it shows that Gregory thought a lot about functionality vs. features and ensured that these two ideas matched up.

Other benefits of the pack or features that I enjoyed: The outside mesh pockets really stretch! It has two side pouches and one front that fit so much stuff it was crazy. It does have two openings: the top drawstring and a zippered bottom which makes accessing your gear much easier. Finally, as I noted earlier, you are able to cut pack weight without sacrificing performance or functionality. Specifically, you can remove the top and any unneeded straps as any potentially unneeded straps are not sewn in rather they are looped through. And while this may seem silly, when it comes to cutting weight, ounces can really add up quickly. Cutting weight was a huge challenge and learning experience for me throughout the trip. I started the trip out at 42 pounds with 3.5 liters of water and full food for 4 days and ended at close to 35 with almost 5 liters of water and food for 4 days. I wouldn’t recommend putting more than 45 pounds in this pack. While the pack may be able to take it, you will not like it. Funny aside: one group of through hikers saw us on our first day then again a week later and asked if we changed packs. We said nope, we just cut both gear and pack weight. This just shows how versatile the pack can be based on your preferences and needs. The final benefit I want to note is that the water bladder pocket is actually a removable backpack. This is a feature that may seem silly but I loved the fact that I could drop my pack and pull out the backpack and use it to take all the water bottles down to a stream to refill. I could also do bonus miles without lugging my whole pack with me. My husband dropped his pouch (hence why he used the rainfly). Since we only needed one, it worked out really well.

While I really liked this pack, there were a few things that I wasn’t too crazy about. The first is that it doesn’t free stand very well, especially if you have any gear in the front mesh pocket. We took the tops off so it didn’t have that counter balance to the pack which may be part of the reason. But in any case, the constant need to hold your pack up (or propping it on a tree) while packing or having it tip over and spill out your gear was a bit annoying at times. It also has an opening for on-the-go water bottle access. That feature just didn't work for me. Either I wasn't flexible enough or you couldn't have other things in the pocket. In any case, I needed a second person to get water bottle in and out of my side mesh pockets. I also managed to tear a few seams over the course of the month. They did not really affect the performance of the pack (even if one tear was right where my shoulder strap met my back) but I was bummed that I tore them. My husband also noticed that two adjustment points are not sewn evenly so his pack never was completely balanced. We also got holes in the side mesh pockets from getting caught on trees or branches. While this type of wear is expected, we thought it would take a little more wear before we got holes. I called Gregory and customer service told me to send it into warranty for evaluation. The customer service lady was super friendly and I will be getting that in as soon as I get it clean. I really like that Gregory will stand by their packs and let us know what is normal wear or what is due to a manufacturing defect.

Overall, I couldn’t have asked for a better pack to take on my month long trip. For you ladies reading this, I have long legs, short torso and a large chest and I was able to comfortably fit this pack. They seemed to have designed it with a women’s physique in mind. I only got a couple of rub areas on my hips and under my arms but that is standard when you are breaking in a new pack and they didn’t hurt. They just looked worse than they actually were. This pack was provided a great balance of weight, features, and comfortable suspension. As I said, it is not the lightest pack on the market, but when you are looking for more of a luxury lightweight pack, the Maven (or Paragon if you are a guy) should definitely be on your list to look at and try on.

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Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Jackson County Howard Prairie Lake Resort by Jenny R., August 26, 2017
  • Review photo of Jackson County Howard Prairie Lake Resort by Jenny R., August 26, 2017
  • Review photo of Jackson County Howard Prairie Lake Resort by Jenny R., August 26, 2017
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does Jackson County Howard Prairie Lake Resort have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Jackson County Howard Prairie Lake Resort has water hookups and sewer hookups.

  • Are fires allowed at Jackson County Howard Prairie Lake Resort?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Jackson County Howard Prairie Lake Resort, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Jackson County Howard Prairie Lake Resort?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is unknown, AT&T is unknown, and T-Mobile is fair.