The Forest Cupcake

The Forest Cupcake is a yurt tucked into a meadow outside Lyle, Washington, in the Columbia River Gorge scenic area. The land rolls from open grassland into oak woodland and ponderosa pine forest, with rivers, trails, and wide stargazing skies close at hand. Inside, the domed ceiling frames the night sky, and twinkle lights give the interior a soft glow after dark.

The yurt has two bedrooms and sleeps five, making it workable for a couple or a small family. There's no Wi-Fi here, and cell service inside the yurt is weak, though reception picks up a couple hundred feet out in the meadow. Pets are welcome, and the setting backs onto a region known for windsurfing, kiteboarding, hiking, and kayaking on the Klickitat and White Salmon Rivers, with Mount Adams and Mount Hood both within reach for hikers and skiers.

Check-in starts after 2:00 PM and check-out is before 10:00 AM, with a one-night minimum stay. The property sits roughly 12 to 15 minutes by car from the town of Lyle, close enough for supply runs but far enough to feel removed from traffic and noise. No hot tub is on site, so plan for a low-frills, outdoor-focused stay.

Booking runs through Hipcamp, where current pricing and availability are listed. Given the remote setting and lack of connectivity, it's worth sorting out trip logistics, like a paper map or printed directions, before you arrive.