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
barb n
VerifiedMay 28, 2024 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE)
the campground hosts were awesome but the water level not so much. We left early since it was a hassle to get kayaks in the water.
Debbie C
VerifiedMay 7, 2024 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE)
We really liked our site. Pretty flat for a van. Also liked that it was away from the water.
Bill G
VerifiedOctober 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE)
If you like off-grid camping, this is the place. Campsites are quiet, private, and provides a good views of the lake. Yes, the price is right at $23.00. If you have the America the Beautiful Military Pass, you get 50%. Enjoy your camping.
Erika H
VerifiedOctober 1, 2023 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE)
Great peaceful spot
Leslie S
VerifiedSeptember 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE)
Really nice campground. Our site had a beautiful view. The hosts were great. Very informative about the area. Only thing I think that would make it better, if the campground could have a shower.
Daram C
VerifiedJuly 14, 2023 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE)
Way better than my expectation! Love their friendly host who delivers firewood to your campsite. The cleanest vault toilet. Spacious campsites. It seems like most of the sites have part of a shady area. But on hot and dry days, having a canopy is highly recommended. Shores are mostly rocky, except for a little bit of sandy beach at a boat ramp. Willing to visit again!
Angelika H
VerifiedJuly 8, 2023 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE)
Schöner Campground, netter Camphost!
Lindsey S
VerifiedJune 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE)
We stayed in spot 10 and had an excellent time! The spot was large, had good shade and great water access! Right next to the day use area but still felt private and far enough from other campers. Camp host was great! Paddling and swimming in the lake was nice.
Barb P
VerifiedMay 10, 2023 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE)
Campground was clean and so pleasant. thanks
Suzy W
VerifiedOctober 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE)
Nice little campground. Be aware that photos online are not true to life, those that look like they may have flat paved driveways are actually sloped, so will need to work at leveling RVs. There are some pull through spots with nice level spaces. We stayed end of season, and unfortunately the resevoir was in the process of being drained for maintenance, so we did not have the lovely lakeside spot as anticipated. You may want to call ahead and check on the water conditions if that's important for you. But the grounds were nicely maintained and the camp host was very friendly and accomodating. Would definitely stay here again.
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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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 |
