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Why a yurt?

There’s something special about the round, rustic yurt, which has been in existence for thousands of years. Modern yurts gained popularity in the U.S. in the 1960s, and in 1993, Oregon became the first state to incorporate them into state campgrounds. Why stay in a yurt instead of, say, a cabin? You’ll just have to book one and see for yourself.

--Jamie Hale | jhale@oregonian.com

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1. Beachside State Recreation Site

Location: Waldport

Availability: March 15 to Oct. 31

Cost: $47/night

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2. Beverly Beach State Park

Location: Newport

Availability: year-round

Cost: $47/night

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3. Bullards Beach State Park

Location: Bandon

Availability: year-round

Cost: $43/night

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4. Cape Lookout State Park

Location: Tillamook

Availability: year-round

Cost: $47/night

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5. Carl G. Washburne Memorial State Park

Location: Florence

Availability: year-round

Cost: $44/night

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6. Champoeg State Heritage Area

Location: St. Paul

Availability: year-round

Cost: $43/night

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7. Crescent Lake

Location: Deschutes National Forest

Availability: year-round

Cost: $40/night

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8. Devil's Lake State Recreation Area

Location: Lincoln City

Availability: year-round

Cost: $47/night

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9. Fort Stevens State Park

Location: Hammond

Availability: year-round

Cost: $48/night

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10. Harris Beach State Recreation Area

Location: Brookings

Availability: year-round

Cost: $45/night

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11. Jessie M. Honeyman Memorial State Park

Location: Florence

Availability: year-round

Cost: $46/night

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12. Josephine County parks

Josephine County offers yurts at six parks: Almeda, Griffin, Indian Mary, Lake Selmac, Schroeder and Whitehorse. Yurts are available year-round and cost $40 per night.

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13. Link Creek

Location: Deschutes National Forest

Availability: year-round

Cost: $40/night

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14. Lost Creek

Location: Mt. Hood National Forest

Availability: Memorial Day through Labor Day

Cost: $35/night

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15. Nehalem Bay State Park

Location: Nehalem

Availability: year-round

Cost: $47/night

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16. RV Parks

Many RV Parks around Oregon offer yurts (as well as cabins, vintage trailers and tiny houses) on their properties. Prices and availability vary. The yurts pictured here are from the Mt. Hood Village RV Resort near Government Camp.

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17. Salmonberry Campground

Location: Alsea

Availability: May 1 to Nov. 1

Cost: $47/night

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18. South Beach State Park

Location: Newport

Availability: year-round

Cost: $47/night

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19. Sunset Bay State Park

Location: Coos Bay

Availability: year-round

Cost: $43/night

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20. Tumalo State Park

Location: Bend

Availability: year-round

Cost: $46/night

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21. Umpqua Lighthouse State Park

Location: Reedsport

Availability: year-round

Cost: $43/night

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22. Valley of the Rogue State Recreation Area

Location: Gold Hill

Availability: year-round

Cost: $43/night

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23. Wallowa Lake State Park

Location: Joseph

Availability: year-round

Cost: $45/night

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24. Whistler's Bend

Location: Roseburg

Availability: year-round

Cost: $45/night

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25. William M. Tugman State Park

Location: Reedsport

Availability: year-round

Cost: $46/night

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...Or try something else

If the yurt doesn't strike your fancy, consider staying in a fire lookout instead. Either pairs nicely with the beautiful scenery of the Pacific Northwest. Check out our Northwest Travel and Oregon Trails series for more getaways around Oregon and beyond.

--Jamie Hale