About Haystack Campground (East Shore)
Number of accommodations: 16
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Reviews (143)
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
Grant G
VerifiedJune 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE)
Great Camp Hosts
Cathy C
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE)
Last year first time there mosquitoes were horrible! In fairness it rained and camp host said unusual so we liked everything but the bugs so we are going to give it a try again this year praying no bugs
Cathy C
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE)
Last year first time there mosquitoes were horrible! In fairness it rained and camp host said unusual so we liked everything but the bugs so we are going to give it a try again this year praying no bugs
Donald M
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE)
When I got there I wanted to change sites from 108 to 107 next to it. The site was unoccupied and not reserveable. I was required to pay on site for the site {107} and told that I was required to go on line to get a refund on the on I had payed for. As i don't have a smart phone I had no way to do that on site as I told the host. So I just let it go and stayed and enjoyed my week fishing with my grandson. To add insult to injury the host rented the site I reserved and paid for to someone else so got paid twice for that site that week. He said I wasn't using it so what! I will continue going to Haystack as I have for years but I will never, never make a reservation on line again.....
Shanna J
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE)
It was beautiful and the campground managers were great. The main problem for us was that we were unaware that there was toxic blue algae in the water until we got there. Out dogs and children wouldn't be able to safely go in the water. There was also a crazy amount of mosquitos all day and night, no amount of sprays or candles would keep them at Bay. We were covered head to toe in bug bites after one night and they swarmed our food when we ate. We had to go find another place last minute to finish our camping vacation.
Donald M
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE)
When I got there I wanted to change sites from 108 to 107 next to it. The site was unoccupied and not reserveable. I was required to pay on site for the site {107} and told that I was required to go on line to get a refund on the on I had payed for. As i don't have a smart phone I had no way to do that on site as I told the host. So I just let it go and stayed and enjoyed my week fishing with my grandson. To add insult to injury the host rented the site I reserved and paid for to someone else so got paid twice for that site that week. He said I wasn't using it so what! I will continue going to Haystack as I have for years but I will never, never make a reservation on line again.....
Shanna J
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE)
It was beautiful and the campground managers were great. The main problem for us was that we were unaware that there was toxic blue algae in the water until we got there. Out dogs and children wouldn't be able to safely go in the water. There was also a crazy amount of mosquitos all day and night, no amount of sprays or candles would keep them at Bay. We were covered head to toe in bug bites after one night and they swarmed our food when we ate. We had to go find another place last minute to finish our camping vacation.
Lif Ane M
VerifiedDecember 29, 2019 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE)
This used to be one of my "go to" campgrounds. No more.
Lif Ane M
VerifiedDecember 29, 2019 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE)
This used to be one of my "go to" campgrounds. No more.
Nigel B
VerifiedDecember 19, 2019 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE)
It is true what they say about Haystack, Big Fish and Big mosquitos! So bring plenty of Deet with you.
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.
Haystack Campground is accessible via Highway 97 and Highway 26. The campground can be reached from Highway 97 by exiting onto Jericho Lane or from Highway 26 by exiting onto Laurel Lane.
Latitude & Longitude: 44.4945 / -121.142
Elevation: 873 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
2PM
Check out time
12PM
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
Fees & deposits
- There is a $7.00 fee per vehicle per day for the day use area, and no other recreation passes are accepted.
Vehicles & parking
- Off-highway vehicles and horse riding are prohibited in the campground.
Site types & loops
- The campground offers both reservable and first-come, first-served sites.
Fires & fuel
- To protect local forests, please do not move firewood; burn it near your camping destination instead.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
