Dawson House Lodge provides a fireplace in the lobby and more. Adventurous travelers may like the rowing/canoeing and ecotours at this hotel. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Located in Chemult, Dawson House Lodge is in a rural area and in the mountains. While the natural beauty of Umpqua National Forest and Crater Lake National Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Willamette Pass Ski Area. Diamond Lake and Crater Lake are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and motor boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and hunting. Visit our Chemult travel guide
109455 Hwy 97 North, Chemult, OR, 97731
What's nearby
Crater Lake National Park
29 min drive - 47.2 km
Crater Lake
52 min drive - 72.9 km
Chemult Ranger Station
15 min walk - 1.3 km
Walt Haring Sno-Park
2 min drive - 3.1 km
Willamette Pass Ski Area
35 min drive - 64.8 km
Getting around
Chemult Station
2 min walk
Klamath Falls, OR (LMT-Klamath Falls Intl.)
79 min drive
Restaurants
Ponderosa Public House
5 min walk
Lupita's Taqueria
1 min walk
Big Mountain Cafe
3 min walk
South Shore Pizza
6 min drive
Wheel Cafe
2 min walk
About this property
Dawson House Lodge
Hotel in the mountains
Dawson House Lodge provides a fireplace in the lobby and more. Adventurous travelers may like the rowing/canoeing and ecotours at this hotel. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
Free self parking
Express check-out, express check-in, and a 24-hour front desk
Smoke-free premises and water sports equipment
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Dawson House Lodge include comforts such as air conditioning and separate dining areas, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
Free toiletries and hair dryers
Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
Separate dining areas, refrigerators, and microwaves
Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 40 per pet, per day. A cleaning fee of USD 40 also applies. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much does it cost to stay at Dawson House Lodge?
As of 24 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dawson House Lodge on 25 October 2026 start from AED 474, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Dawson House Lodge?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Dawson House Lodge?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Where is Dawson House Lodge located?
Situated in the mountains, this hotel is within 32 mi (52 km) of Umpqua National Forest, Crater Lake National Park, and Diamond Lake. Chemult Station is only a 2-minute walk.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
Have a question?
AI iconBetaBeta
Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.
Reviews
Dawson House Lodge Reviews
7.0
Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
We stayed on one of their rooms and we were surprised that is clean and look new, the opposite of their building facade. It is next to the main highway so you will hear alot of trucks passing by.
They also have free grab n go stuff for breakfast (granola bars and fruit, coffee and teas)
The price is absolutely ridiculous for this place. The room was clean and everything worked. The smell in the room was awful. There is a hotel across the street that advertised $89 night, which is what this place should have charged. The hotel across the street looked better from the outside. The only good thing is it is about 40 minutes to Crater Lake.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Julie
11 July 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The motel is a historic building which in 1929 was a boardinghouse which now has been renovated to a hotel. The room is newly remodeled and had a spacious remodeled bathroom, which we appreciated. There was freshly brewed coffee, granola bars, apples and a variety of tea in the lobby in the morning.
The room was clean, the ac worked well, the location of this property is good (Crater Lake National Park). Bring earplugs, bring an eye mask if light sensitive while sleeping. The nearby road is busy and ac drowns it out a little. The front desk attendant promised coffee and fruit/ granola bars in lobby at 6:30 am and it still wasn't there when we had to depart at 6:45 am.
The man that checked us in seemed annoyed by us and said about 5 words total. We were in room 1 and it sounded like the trucks were literally going through our room all night. The curtains in the room do not block the lights from the bright lights at the gas station across the street, so the room was not dark. The outside of the hotel is very run down and not maintained, however the room was updated and clean. I would not suggest staying here if you just want a restful night after a long day of traveling and/or visiting Crater Lake. If you do stay, request a room other than room 1 which backs up to the highway. There were motels in Chemult that were further from the highway and advertised half the price we paid.
Great hotel/ rooms, staff were very friendly and accommodating. It’s good to know this particular area has some hotel options, and this one was very nice
The Dawson is an older property that is fairly well maintained. The bed was comfortable, the room clean. Chemult was close to our destination, Crater Lake. The locals told us the place was haunted, but we didn't see any spirits!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review
8/10 Good
Melanie
30 August 2025
Liked: Staff & service
On the wY to Crater Lake
Visit Crater Lake, easy ti find. Right off highway. Old hotel with charater. Propritor helpful. Quant and quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review
8/10 Good
elisabeth
19 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
It's really close to craterlake. Beds are good, big room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review
8/10 Good
Vaibhav Kanth
10 October 2025
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Get what you pay for. The room is good and bed is comfy. But the bathroom has thick mold smell.
A family owned lodge that is well maintained. I felt safe being a solo female traveler. Restaurant s, gas stations, minimarts, the post office are within walking distance.
The balcony was cute and the room decorations were cute but the bed was hard as a rock and the jacuzzi tub didn't work or drain when I took a shower.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review
8/10 Good
Jill
23 August 2023
Liked: Staff & service
The history surrounding the building was unique. We stayed in the loft area. It worked for our family of 5 for the night. Checkin was easy and they were friendly. No breakfast options but there was hot coffee, tea and hot chocolate available. Would stay again if ever in the area.
Verified review
8/10 Good
John
18 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Unique rustic inn close to N.P.
Very friendly owner there to check you in and answer your questions. Felt more like a B&B with unique Decour for each room from the past, appointed with personal touches to this clean rustic road house’s charm. Big wrap around porch to enjoy as traffic goes by, with big convenient store across the street to stock up on any supplies, and parking just outside your door.