About Haystack Campground (east Shore)
Number of accommodations: 16
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (69)
What Guests Are Saying
Haystack Campground offers a well-maintained and quiet environment, with friendly and attentive hosts who keep the facilities clean. Many visitors appreciated the ample camping space, beautiful views of Mt. Jefferson, and easy access to the reservoir for fishing and swimming. However, the campground is plagued by numerous mosquitoes, which can detract from the overall experience, especially during peak season.
What Guests Are Saying
Haystack Campground offers a well-maintained and quiet environment, with friendly and attentive hosts who keep the facilities clean. Many visitors appreciated the ample camping space, beautiful views of Mt. Jefferson, and easy access to the reservoir for fishing and swimming. However, the campground is plagued by numerous mosquitoes, which can detract from the overall experience, especially during peak season.
Review Summary
Denise H
VerifiedDecember 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE)
August was the wrong time of year to stay here. Hordes of mosquitoes feasted on me, even after I applied sunscreen. The camping site was ample with a bathroom nearby and the host was friendly and knowledgable.
I don’t understand why campgrounds at this reservoir are under different jurisdictions. If I had realized this campground was federal, I could have used my senior pass.
Adam B
VerifiedDecember 23, 2025 • Stayed at: Group 3, Loop: Haystack Campground (East Shore)
Awesome place to camp will definitely be back next year
Josephine A
VerifiedSeptember 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE)
Don't waste money on any bug spray or any type of mosquito repellent "it doesn't work" those mosquitoes are a different type of breed they repellent/blood thirsty also don't stay outside past 7:30pm that's when they really get you but for the most part have fun and swim with the fish.
And for the for the recreation.gov exclude those pests and I'll be back next year with no bug spray
Sincerely- mosquito eater
-Aho
Michael D
VerifiedAugust 31, 2025 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE)
The camp host, Steve, did a good job keeping the campsite clean. A good distance away from the highway, so very quiet. My site was close to the reservoir; the view toward Mt Jefferson in the morning was beautiful! The only downside is that the mosquitoes were ravenous and basically impervious to the bug spray.
Jeremy K
VerifiedAugust 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE)
Great campsite, host was very friendly. The only issue is the mosquitos - remember to bring bug spray!
Erik S
VerifiedJuly 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE)
Enjoyed this campground very much -- quiet, nice flat campsite with table and fire ring, water available, and lake swimming. Campground host very helpful and friendly.
Nai S
VerifiedJuly 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE)
Fantastic camp host. He was super helpful and kind. The guy kept the place very clean.
Max B
VerifiedJuly 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE)
The camp host Steve is an absolute gem of a human. He maintains the place like no other campground I’ve been to, and it shows how much care he puts into the place.
Deb G
VerifiedJuly 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE)
Beautiful, clean campground. The camp
Host is working hard to keep everything top notch over here.
Rachel C
VerifiedJuly 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE)
The camp host was amazing. Although, our spot (#24) which was originally shown to have a water view/view of Mt Jefferson, did not and was fully obstructed by trees. Easy water access from the day use area though, although I would not recommend swimming in the reservoir!
Location Haystack Campground (east Shore)
Address:
P.O. Box 739
Prineville, OR, 97754
United States
From Highway 97: Exit Jericho Lane and go east for approximately 1.2 miles. Turn right on Haystack Drive (FS 7130 / FS 96) and continue on for about 2.1 miles. The Haystack Campground entrance is on the left.
From Highway 26: Exit on Laurel Lane (FS 96) and go west for approximately 4 miles. Bear right at the intersection of FS 7130 / FS 96 and continue on for about 2 miles. Haystack Campground entrance will be on the right.
Latitude & Longitude: 44.4945 / -121.142
Elevation: 873 feet
Policies & Rules
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| General |
A per-day, per vehicle fee of $7.00 at day use area. No other recreation passes accepted. |
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Off-highway vehicles and horses riding are not allowed in the campground. |
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This campground has reservable and first-come, first-serve sites. |
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Don't Move Firewood: Please protect Pacific Northwest forests by preventing the spread of invasive species. Firewood can carry insects and diseases that can threaten the health of our western forests. You can make a difference by obtaining and burning your firewood near your camping destination. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information. |
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Check-in Time is 2:00pm and Check-out time is 12:00pm |
