Let’s face it, camping in the Pacific Northwest offers the ultimate choice of ocean, forest, and mountains.

Oregon Coast yurt rentals can be frond in some of the finest campgrounds. With magnificent forest land, majestic mountains, and beaches as a backdrop to your camping experience, the landscape is perfect for spending the night under the stars. Oregon coast yurt camping, in particular, offers secluded forests mixed with magnificent ocean views.

Many campgrounds are available year ‘round, and a few close during the winter months. Oregon cabins are nice, but one aspect of why our campgrounds are so good is that many of them have the option for you to rent a yurt. What is a yurt, you say?  Well!  Read on!

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Yurt Camping Oregon – Yurt Rentals

Yurts on the Oregon Coast are awesome. You get to ‘go camping’ without the messy business of pitching a tent, figuring out just where to place your tent, and let’s not forget trying to set up camp in the rain. Of which Oregon tends to have its fair share. Some yurts even come complete with electricity and heating!

For those who are unfamiliar, yurts are small wooden and fabric structures, typically round, with a cone-like roof that often has a plexiglass window at the tippy top to let the sunlight in. Many yurts come with porches in the front. So it’s just like having your own private tiny house in the woods, near the beach, or wherever you may be camping. They generally can accommodate anywhere from two to six people comfortably.

A little side note for you historians. Traditional yurts originated from the nomadic people of Mongolia. In Mongolia, they are called gers, and have been around for thousands of years (think Attila the Hun.) Yurts in this part of the world were made from animal skins…so they were portable. Yurts are largely used in Mongolia even today. This area of the world is fast becoming an attractive tourist destination, where the residents still live a pretty nomadic lifestyle. Yurts are convenient in that they provide good, solid shelter while also being easy to break down and set up.

The English adopted the word ‘yurt’ from the Turkish language, which refers to the concept of residence, or dormitory. In fact, Oregon became the first state in the U.S. to include yurts as a camping option, in 1993.

The convenience of yurt camping

The yurts I have stayed in had a bunk bed, with another single or double bed. Mattresses are generally available, but you have to bring your own bedding, such as a sleeping bag and pillows, like this really good one. But there are various configurations you can choose from, depending on how many are in your party, and which campgrounds you’re considering. Never have to contend with the cold or rainy weather while trying to get a good nights’ sleep again! For just a few bucks more than a traditional campsite, yurts provide shelter, privacy, and some even have heaters! (But no air conditioning, Oregon doesn’t really need that.) For those yurts that don’t have heat, we always carry this portable camping heater that works wonders. 

Here are some resources to check out when planning your Oregon yurt vacation:

Oregon State Parks Website

A map of all campgrounds in Oregon containing yurts rentals. For convenience, the Oregon Parks Dept. has set up an online reservations system where you can pick your site, and in many cases, see a photo of the yurt you are about to rent.

Pet Friendly Yurts

The Oregon Parks Dept. has provided a concise webpage that lists all of the campgrounds that accept pets in their yurts and cabins. It includes ADA accessible information as well. Here’s a great insulated jacket for your fur baby on those chilly nights in your yurt. 

25 Places to rent a yurt around Oregon:

A nice concise list of the more popular campgrounds with the best yurts in Oregon, along with snapshots of each area. Contains links for more information and where to book your chosen site. Oregon campgrounds, especially those along the Oregon coast yurts on the beach. They are super popular. Generally, the camping seasons runs from April through September, and most prime spots are snatched up weeks to months in advance. So book as early as you can. While most campgrounds take reservations, many are first-come, first served. Consult the campground website to find out. All yurts are managed through reservations. 

Some Things to Consider:

• Yurts are just like camping, only without needing a tent! You still need to pack everything else you would normally take on a camping trip. A yurt only provides rudimentary beds (BYO bedding), a table and chairs, and a roof over your head. Most yurts in Oregon have heat.
• A handful of campgrounds have yurts with their own bathrooms! But be prepared to pay more. Otherwise, most Oregon campgrounds have modern centralized bathroom facilities with showers.
• In most cases, you will have to coordinate with the camp manager to obtain keys to your yurt. Check-in is generally 4 pm and check-out is 1 pm.
• Plan ahead! The vast majority of yurts are snapped up weeks to months in advance. The early bird catches the….uh….yurt.
• I highly recommend using RVshare. It’s a great way to find an inexpensive RV for no-hassle traveling during your camping adventure.
• Firewood is readily available at and around most campgrounds for about 5 bucks a bundle. But be sure to bring other stuff like matches, firestarters, and kindling. If you need to get these things in the nearest town, you usually pay a premium.
• Most yurts (as well as most campsites) have a rudimentary grill (you supply the charcoal). So bring your meats and/or veggie kababs!!
• You can even find pet-friendly yurts! Just be sure to carefully read the terms and conditions when reserving your yurt. Fines can be levied if your pet (or you) cause any damage. Go here find them. ADA yurts are also available!

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