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About Haystack Campground (East Shore)
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Picnic Table
Restrooms
Fire Pit
Water and Hygiene
- Restrooms
Cooking and Fire
- Picnic Table
- Fire Pit
Water Access
- Lake Access
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Reviews (164)
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
Matt E
VerifiedMay 10, 2026 • Stayed at: Group 3, Loop: Haystack Campground (East Shore)
Fun spot
Keith M
VerifiedMay 14, 2026 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE)
Great sites, clean bathrooms and a great host only down side was the lake being WAY down
Ricky L
VerifiedMay 18, 2026 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE)
Really enjoyed Haystack Campground (East Shore). The campground is very nice and well maintained with clean vault toilets. The views are beautiful. The camp host was the most proactive host I’ve ever seen. Very helpful to all campers, constantly checking and cleaning toilets, etc. I would highly recommend this campground.
Sara L
VerifiedJune 1, 2026 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE)
Stark beauty, great birdwatching, gorgeous view of Mt. Jefferson. Camp host Steve was a highlight as well - helpful, genuine, attentive, knowledgeable. The place was in great condition.
Tye N
VerifiedJune 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE)
Camp host was great. Sites are big, great views of Mt Jefferson. Coyotes at night, deer in the morning.
Jeannie F
VerifiedJune 10, 2026 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE)
We absolutely love this little hidden gem! This trip was outstanding, reservoir was full, weather was perfect, no mosquitoes! We will be back again!
MariAnne M
VerifiedJune 25, 2026 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE)
Love this campground - most of the sites are large, often there’s almost no one else here, and Steve the host does a great job and is a wonderful person.
William G
VerifiedJune 26, 2026 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE)
Host Steve is the best. Quiet park with great views
Susan S
VerifiedJune 28, 2026 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE)
Great campground! Such a beautiful view! Water and facilities were good. Host was very helpful and friendly. I go back every year! Shade available in almost site.
Amy E
VerifiedJune 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE)
The water in the reservoir was very low. Campground was clean and well maintained. Loved the sunset view with Mt. Jefferson beyond the lake. We drove into the Ochocos and hiked up Lookout Mtn, with wildflowers and views.
Location & Directions for Haystack Campground (East Shore)
P.O. Box 739, Prineville, OR 97754 United States
Elevation: 873 ft
Getting There
From Highway 97: Exit Jericho Lane and go east for approximately 1.2 mi. Turn right on Haystack Drive (FS 7130 / FS 96) and continue on for about 2.1 mi. The Haystack Campground entrance is on the left.
From Highway 26: Exit on Laurel Lane (F...
From Highway 97: Exit Jericho Lane and go east for approximately 1.2 mi. Turn right on Haystack Drive (FS 7130 / FS 96) and continue on for about 2.1 mi. The Haystack Campground entrance is on the left.
From Highway 26: Exit on Laurel Lane (FS 96) and go west for approximately 4 mi. Bear right at the intersection of FS 7130 / FS 96 and continue on for about 2 mi. Haystack Campground entrance will be on the right.
Highway access
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.
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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