Howard Prairie Resort Campground

Howard Prairie Resort Campground is on the west shore of Howard Prairie Lake, 21 miles east of Ashland. Howard Prairie Resort is one of 7 parks that Jackson County operates around the 2000-acre lake. Visitors enjoy a range of water activities from sailing and waterskiing to fishing and swimming.

The lake also offers opportunities for hiking and horseback riding. Facilities and services at Howard Prairie Resort include a marina, a 4-lane launch ramp, boat rentals, moorage, fuel, an accessible fishing jetty, a restaurant, and a store.

Howard Prairie Resort Campground has 243 campsites spread through a wooded area close to the lake. Fifty-one of the sites have full hook-ups, 80 have water and electric hook-ups, and the other 112 are known as basic campsites with no hook-ups. A good number of campsites are lake-front. Showers are free. A 2-night minimum stay at the campground is required on weekends from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.

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Howard Prairie Resort Campground Basics
Howard Prairie Resort Campground Location:	3249 Hyatt Prairie Rd., 21 miles east of Ashland. See complete directions below
Elevation:	4,600 feet
Nearby Gateway Cities:	Ashland - 21 miles
Number of Sites:	243
Open - Closed:	Open mid-April through October
Max. People per single site:	8 (including children)
Vehicles per single site:	1 (fee for 1 additional vehicle)
Pets:	On leash, always attended
Jackson County Parks:	(541) 774-8183

Howard Prairie Resort Campground Reservations
Reservations Recommended	Howard Prairie Resort Campground reservation can be made from 3 days up to 9 months before arrival date
Maximum vehicle length:	no limit
Wheelchair accessible sites:	not designated
Fees:	Basic sites - $25 per night Water and Electric hook-up sites - $33 Full hook-ups - $40
Reservations:	Howard Prairie Resort Campground Reservations (+$8 reservation fee)
Campground Maps:	Howard Prairie Resort Campground Maps
Check-in time: Check-out time:	2:00 PM 12:00 PM

Howard Prairie Campground Amenities
Campsites:	Picnic table, campfire ring, full or partial hook-ups at many sites
Campground:	Flush toilets, piped water, coin laundry
Showers:	Yes
Dump station:	Yes
Attractions near Howard Prairie Resort Campground:	Howard Prairie Resort has boat ramps, marina, boat rentals, a fish-cleaning station, store and restaurant. Howard Prairie Lake is great for swimming, boating, water skiing, and fishing. More boat ramps are found at Klum Landing Park, Grizzly Park, and Willow Point. Shop Amazon for Trout Fishing Best Sellers

Howard Prairie Resort Directions

Exit 14 in Ashland off I-5, east on Highway 66 for one mile, then Dead Indian Memorial Rd. (Mountain Lakes) 17 miles to Hyatt Prairie Rd. Travel 3½ miles on Hyatt Prairie Rd. to the resort.

Howard Prairie Resort Campground

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Howard Prairie Resort Campground

Reviews from Previous Campers

- 2020 - 2024 -

Reservoir has been very low in recent years.

Some campsites close together, but great place for families.

Well-maintained campground.

Howard Prairie Lake Area
Attractions and Activities

Rent boats at Howard Prairie Resort on the western shore of the lake.
Drop in to nearby Emigrant Lake for fishing, boating, waterskiing, water slides, and hiking.
Enjoy Britt Festival performances in nearby Jacksonville, shows June through September.
Get some whitewater thrills on the Rogue River with Noah's Rafting or Indigo Creek Outfitters.
Let your kids discover the wonders at Science Works Hands-On Museum, 1500 E Main St., Ashland.
Take in a play at the famous Oregon Shakespeare Festival.
Visit 93-acre Lithia Park along Ashland Creek.
Take a trip up to Mount Ashland ski resort
Rent a Stand-Up Paddleboard or join a guided river trip at Stand Up Ashland.
Experienced climbers, go Rock Climbing at Emigrant Lake.

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