A yurt is a great alternative for those that love to camp but don't own a travel trailer or motor home and don't want to tent camp. Most yurts have beds, heat, and electricity.Yurts originated in Mongolia thousands of years ago. Nomadic herders built these structures of a lattice-wall framework and covered them with felted wool.Nowadays yurts are made from nontraditional materials but still have the look and feel of the traditional yurts.Yurts are becoming very popular and can be found in many Oregon state parks. Here are some helpful steps for renting a yurt for your next vacation.
Pick an Oregon camping destination. It might be the coast or somewhere more inland.
Choose an Oregon state park and contact to see if they rent yurts. Use the link in resources below to find a Oregon state park that has yurts available.
Ask what features each yurt comes with and if there are any regulations such as no pets or tents allowed.
Inquire about the number of people the yurt accommodates and if there are additional charges for extra people.
Confirm availability of the yurt for the dates you wish to rent it for.
Find our the nightly rates for renting the yurt. Typically they run about $35 to 40 per night.
Reserve the yurt using a major credit card. Many parks won't take personal checks so be sure to ask beforehand.
Fill your cooler, pack your sleeping bags and cook stove, along with other camping essentials, and enjoy your camping trip.
