Haystack Campground (East Shore)

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Camping at Haystack East Shore
Haystack Campground entrance
Group sites have four parking spaces and additional shared parking
HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE)

Featured amenities

Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
Fire Pit Fire Pit

Available sites

16 total sites

About Haystack Campground (East Shore)

Haystack Campground (East Shore) is located in central Oregon's scenic Crooked River National Grassland. With a view of Mt. Jefferson in the distance, visitors can enjoy the beautiful vistas while relaxing in the high desert.

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
Fire Pit Fire Pit
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Restrooms
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
  • Fire Pit
Water Access

Water Access

  • Lake Access

Views and Setting

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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

16 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 002, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE) RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 004, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE) Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 006, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE) Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 008, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE) RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 009, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE) RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 010, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE) RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 012, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE) RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 013, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE) RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 016, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE) RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 017, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE) RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
⛺ 020, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE) Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 023, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE) RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 024, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE) RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ Group 1, Loop: Haystack Campground (East Shore) Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ Group 2, Loop: Haystack Campground (East Shore) Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ Group 3, Loop: Haystack Campground (East Shore) Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire

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.

Review Summary

3.9
164 reviews
5
50.0%
82
4
22.0%
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3
9.1%
15
2
9.8%
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9.1%
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Julia K

Verified

September 4, 2020 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE)

5

A little out of the way but worth the drive

Julia K

Verified

September 4, 2020 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE)

5

A little out of the way but worth the drive

Patrick W

Verified

September 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE)

1

Would have been a great campsite and the camp host was very nice, but the mosquitos were so bad we had to leave after one night.

Patrick W

Verified

September 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE)

1

Would have been a great campsite and the camp host was very nice, but the mosquitos were so bad we had to leave after one night.

Barb P

Verified

April 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE)

4

The campsites were clean and ready when we arrived. The outhouses were immaculate! Thanks

Barb P

Verified

April 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE)

4

The campsites were clean and ready when we arrived. The outhouses were immaculate! Thanks

Sherry A

Verified

May 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE)

2

When you go online to register.most spots are FF but when you get to campground most sites say reserved!

Sherry A

Verified

May 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE)

2

When you go online to register.most spots are FF but when you get to campground most sites say reserved!

Carlotta L

Verified

June 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE)

1

No signage directing traffic into campsites. Campground roads are not marked (one-way, two-way?). Many campsites are incorrectly positioned so you have to pull a trailer down the road the "wrong way" (according to the host) to be able to back a trailer into a campsite. Rude camp host. Loud drunk campers. Loud Music. Lots of barking dogs. Lake is used heavily by jet skiers and speed boats.

Carlotta L

Verified

June 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE)

1

No signage directing traffic into campsites. Campground roads are not marked (one-way, two-way?). Many campsites are incorrectly positioned so you have to pull a trailer down the road the "wrong way" (according to the host) to be able to back a trailer into a campsite. Rude camp host. Loud drunk campers. Loud Music. Lots of barking dogs. Lake is used heavily by jet skiers and speed boats.

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...

Nearest town

Prineville, OR - 22 mi

About 33 min to downtown

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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Last updated: October 22, 2026

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